Windows phones may soon interact directly with Xbox 360s

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Could replace Xbox 360 controllers in some games

One of the most distinguishing features of Windows Phone 7 over the iPhone or Android is its ability to connect to Xbox Live and earn Achievements. That connectivity may soon be expanded to allow real-time interaction with an Xbox 360 system, as shown off at this week's Mobile World Congress.

Even though connectivity still exists with the Wii/DS and PS3/PSP, developers have kind of shied away from that idea of making games that simultaneously use both devices. It looks like Microsoft wants to try it again.

At the trade show, it's demonstrating a Kinect game in which players have to sidestep to avoid being hit by dodge balls. The dodge balls aren't just being randomly tossed out, though. Other players with Windows Phone 7 devices are controlling when and where the balls are tossed, allowing them to join the game without sharing a screen or controller.

[Source: TMCnet]

Feb 15, 2011