Microsoft is set to roll out voice control for TV sets connected to an Xbox 360 gaming console and Kinect controller. A free update for the Xbox 360 will be made available on Tuesday, bringing not ...

Autumn is a time for gaming. When the beaches close and the schools open, it becomes a priority. Triple-A titles and new consoles are launched, and the hopes gamers have been nursing all year about ...

Last night, I was privy to a special demonstration of Microsoft’s new Kinect, a controllerless controller, set to debut to the world on November 4. Actually, “controllerless” isn’t exactly the right ...

To appeal to families ready to graduate from the Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Corp. wants to build on the success of the Wii's motion-capture wand -- by getting rid of the wand entirely. On Monday, ...

The loudest hubbub about the next generation of video game consoles isn't about new games or even the quality of the graphics -- it's all about the controls. The PlayStation brand has stayed with ...

Kinect's Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor involves controlling a "vertical tank" robot using motion-sensor technology. Photo courtesy Games Press The hype for Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor was so promising ...

We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of "Playing the Edge." Apply to speak here and learn more about ...

When it comes to wired or wireless, which controller truly gives you the edge? From input lag to battery life and comfort, we break down what really matters.

Microsoft may find it has a big hit on its hands with the Kinect controller-free gaming system if it lets the DIY movement hack into the guts of the Kinect to unleash its potential to do some pretty ...

You knew it was coming. It was inevitable. And, yes, I'm talking about Kinect sex. With almost any hot new tech toy, especially one with a heavy degree of interactivity--which Microsoft's ...