I must admit, I think the whole computing experience from business to gaming Will go mobile anyway. It is only a matter of time.
Sent from my iPhone > On 26 Mar 2015, at 14:30, Charles Rivard <wee1s...@fidnet.com> wrote: > > Couldn't the iPhone replace the game console? A wireless keyboard or other > device would eliminate the need for gestures, to a point. In a way, other > than the mass storage issue, it is like a pocket computer. > > --- > Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, > you! really! are! finished! > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dakotah Rickard" > <dakotah.rick...@gmail.com> > To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> > Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 7:12 PM > Subject: Re: [Audyssey] xbox accessibility? > > >> Let's assume that the xBox can run something like NVDA. The >> difficulty, then, would be input. NVDA could read and recognize the >> text you're on, but you'd have to be pretty careful about creating >> non-conflicting NVDA-based input commands, then implementing them in >> your xBox's local copy. That's assuming that it would actually run >> NVDA at all. I'm actually pretty interested in just how blurred the >> lines are between something like an xBox 1 or 3'60 and a standard >> windows or windows RT/Phone device. >> What with Windows 10 promising a lot of cross-compatibility with the >> xBox and what with many games being offered on PC, I see the decline >> of the console market as something akin to inevitable. I think the >> future of the console is going to be what they tried to do with the >> xBox 1, a fully featured entertainment and communications hub, >> basically a Microsoft set-top box that could get streaming TV, play >> games and music, and could make and receive video calls. The dedicated >> console market is basically supplanted by something we can use with at >> least some success, the personal computer. Still, if the xBox turned >> out to be accessible, or the PS 4 for that matter, that'd be another >> reason to consider getting one, if only for the experience of actually >> being able to use the thing. >> Sorry for what turned out to be a long, slightly rambling message. >> Still, here's hoping it was helpful. >> >>> On 3/10/15, darren harris <darren_g_har...@btinternet.com> wrote: >>> i was of the understanding that the xbox 1 is already out? so if it can run >>> universal apps can it not run things like nvda? >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On 10 Mar 2015, at 16:37, Piotr Machacz <piterm...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> The dashboard can be memorised. If you get a Kinect with the xbox, then >>>> you can also use voice commands to navigate the interface and launch >>>> games, and the success and/or failure of what you asked is indicated with >>>> audio queues. The newer Kinect games like Kinect sports season 2 also let >>>> you use voice commands in the game's menus. Downloading digital games is >>>> accessible because you can do it from the xbox live website. The cconsole >>>> is smart enough to start downloading new purchases and when they're >>>> finished you get a sound. You can also use the smart glass app on iOS, >>>> android or Windows 8 to control the console and launch games. >>>> Now, for some speculation. The Xbox one is very likely to receive Windows >>>> 10, and it will support running new "universal" apps, so it's very likely >>>> it may receive a narrator feature, especially considering that because >>>> Microsoft is pushing it as a media consumption device it might fall under >>>> the FCC accessibility regulations. >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 2015-03-10 11:28, darren harris wrote: >>>>> hi all, >>>>> >>>>> am at a friends house and he's got an xbox 360. some of the games he >>>>> plays are pretty fun. obviously the games themselves would vary in >>>>> accessibility but overall what about the whole xbox experience? what >>>>> level of accessibility is there currantly? is there work being done to >>>>> make the xbox experience more accessible? >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>> --- >>>>> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >>>>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>>>> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >>>>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>>>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>>>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >>>>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >>>>> list, >>>>> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. >>>> >>>> >>>> --- >>>> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >>>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>>> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >>>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >>>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >>>> list, >>>> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. >>> >>> --- >>> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >>> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. >> >> >> -- >> Signed: >> Dakotah Rickard >> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. 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