Xbox One can scan QR tags to save entering codes

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Thanks to its otherwise much-criticised required Kinect, the Xbox One can circumvent the dreadful business of tapping in codes on a control pad.

Responding a Reddit joke, Microsoft’s Marc Whitten confirmed on Twitter that the new Kinect will be able to read QR codes.

The context implies (but does not promise) Microsoft will use this to allow gamers to enter codes – for promotions, extra content, and so on – by waving an image at the console’s ever-watchful sentinel rather than going through all that control pad nonsense which makes you want to throw the bloody thing through the nearest window and go back to PC gaming.

Hooray. Next generation technology delivers at last – although there’s no guarantee Microsoft and third-parties will act on this potential.



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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/07/02/xbox-one-can-scan-qr-tags-to-save-entering-codes/

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WoobiePosted:

This is probably the greatest news concerning the Kinect.

KatsumiPosted:

lel pretty cool, but I'm not getting an xbox one


I'm not getting an Xbox One either yet it's a pretty cool feature for people who actually are

KatsumiPosted:

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BDB This is great for lazy people.


I much rather scan than type 15 characters... #'Merica


It's a pretty convenient feature for the console. While it's not a console seller it's a nice plus for people who are looking into buying the Xbox One

imgurPosted:

BDB This is great for lazy people.


I much rather scan than type 15 characters... #'Merica

imgurPosted:

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ME0W This is a pretty small feature that's going to come in handy more than some people will realize.


Yes it will, hopefully there's a way to tell when its used so no scamming occurs.


I hope so, imagine people creating their own codes lol


I bet that would be a thing too.

MentalistPosted:

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ME0W This is a pretty small feature that's going to come in handy more than some people will realize.


Yes it will, hopefully there's a way to tell when its used so no scamming occurs.


I hope so, imagine people creating their own codes lol

MentalistPosted:

This is great for lazy people.

imgurPosted:

ME0W This is a pretty small feature that's going to come in handy more than some people will realize.


Yes it will, hopefully there's a way to tell when its used so no scamming occurs.

imgurPosted:

lel pretty cool, but I'm not getting an xbox one


I am, I like this feature.

neboPosted:

pretty cool, but I'm not getting an xbox one


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