Xbox Live Vision facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Xbox Live Vision |
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| Platform: | Xbox 360 |
| Interface: | USB |
| Connector: | USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions: | 8.7 × 7 × 3 cm |
| Resolution: | 640 × 480 |
The Xbox Live Vision is a special webcam made for the Xbox 360 console and the Xbox Live online service. It lets you see and talk to your friends while playing games or just chatting.
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What Can You Do with the Xbox Live Vision Camera?
This camera lets you do cool things like video chat with friends and create unique gamer pictures. You can even chat with other players while you are in a game! You can also take clear still pictures.
The camera records video at 640 by 480 pixels, which is a good quality for video calls. It can record 30 frames per second (fps), making videos look smooth. You can also take clear pictures up to 1.3 megapixels. If you have an Xbox Live Gold Subscription, you can use it for video chat and send picture messages. It even has fun video effects!
Fun Camera Effects
The Xbox Live Vision camera has three special effects you can use. These effects change how your video looks on the Xbox dashboard background. The three effects are 'watery', 'edgy', and 'dotty'. They make your video look unique and fun!
When Was the Camera Released?
The Xbox Live Vision Camera was first shown at a big gaming event called E3 in 2006. It came out in North America on September 19, 2006. Before the main release, some stores in New York City and Los Angeles sold them early to get people excited. It was released in Europe and Asia on October 6, 2006, and in Japan on November 2, 2006.
Using the Camera with Computers
The Vision Camera can also work with computers! It is compatible with Windows computers (like Windows XP and newer versions) and Mac OS X computers (version 10.4.9 and newer). It connects using a standard USB 2.0 port.
If you use the camera with a computer, you will need a microphone for sound, as the camera itself does not have one. Windows usually downloads the necessary software (drivers) for the camera automatically when you plug it in.
Compatibility with Other Devices
Besides Xbox 360 and computers, the Vision Camera can also work with Sony's PlayStation 3 console. You just need to make sure your PlayStation 3 has firmware version 1.54 or newer.
