Dear All,
It seems that Microsoft isn’t the only one working on this kind of technology. Sony is working on the PlayStation Eye (http://www.product-reviews.net/2009/06/07/ps3s-playstation-eye-vs-xbox-360s-natal/) for the PS3 and De Montfort University is working on something called, Helium 3D (http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Project-Natal-Could-Be-Outdone-By-DMU-s-Helium3D-18035.html). According to the first article, Project Natal is due out in 2010.
Sincerely,
William Radell
Instructional Technology Specialist
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
335 Library Conference Center
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN 46408