Microsoft still appears to be ironing out the bugs for its new motion controller, leaving little time to focus on a complementary feature such as sign-language support. As recently as last month, Game Rant confirmed that the Kinect sensors still cannot accurately detect the movements of an individual standing sideways. Additionally, loose clothing, such as a woman’s skirt, and men’s facial hair have also caused some hiccups. Therefore, it’s not terribly surprising that sign language has not made the feature list just yet.
Of course, sign-language recognition could always be added later in a future update, so, um, keep your fingers crossed.
Were any of you excited by the prospect that the Kinect included sign-language recognition? Would this have been a selling point for you or someone you know?
Microsoft’s Kinect ships on November 4, 2010.
Source: IGN
