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Xbox Gets Video Chat Function - Xbox

17th June 2004, 11:53am
Well if your in Japan you do. Xbox Japan have announced the Xbox Video Chat, used with xbox live. Video chat will allow you to plug in the camera device directly into the xbox, using the communicator that comes with the kit, which includes 12 months xbox live access. Xbox Video Chat will support 2-5 players with a ratio of 1:1 or 1:4.

As with the xbox live service players will be able to have different video effect functions, and voice effects, that can see you mosaic your own picture. It features a vibrating function with 12 different patterns that will be sent to the controller of all those participating. Why i have no idea.

If your one to display your particular mood for the time being you will be happy to know that Video Chat includes a BGM function that can make the mode of Cool, Happy and Relaxed.

Discuss the video chat function in our forum and tell us if it is something you would buy here in Australia.
by Robert Gardner
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