[IxDA Discuss] What do you think of Microsoft Surface

[Rob Adams-Kane]

You definitely want to play with your OWN deck of cards on one of these tables!

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From: discuss-bounces at lists.interactiondesigners.com [mailto:discuss-bounces at lists.interactiondesigners.com] On Behalf Of Matt Attaway
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 4:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [IxDA Discuss] What do you think of Microsoft Surface

As a games guy I think the interaction with physical objects is the most exciting part. I'm very much into touch interfaces( I want my Star Trek! ) but I haven't seen anyone integrating physical object interactions into their touch interfaces. Sony is actually making a PS3 title that uses good ol' fashioned collectible cards with a special mat and the Eyetoy camera to enable players to play their analog card game over the Internet.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/top/ps3-hd-eye-toy-card-game-dated-255419.php

Microsoft Surface could very easily do that and much more. The idea of playing minatures based games on a dynamic surface that can take care of some of the more tedious mechanics is very appealing. The fact that it could work with multiple players around the table or over the Internet makes it even exciting.

Matt

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