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    Kinect is a camera and depth sensor-based peripheral for the Xbox 360 that allows users to interact with and play games using their whole bodies, rather than using a standard controller.

    So, i just got this E-mail...

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    #1  Edited By evildeadron

    Congratulations! We're pleased to report you've been accepted in the Xbox LIVE and Kinect beta program. We look forward to your active involvement and feedback along the way.

    REMINDER:The Xbox LIVE and Kinect beta program is confidential. Please don't disclose, share, or discuss beta program materials, except as allowed in the Xbox LIVE and Kinect Beta Program Agreement. Specifically, please:

    • DO NOT Blog about the beta materials.
    • DO NOT Post pictures, screenshots, or video clips of the beta materials.
    • DO NOT Discuss the beta materials in discussion forums, emails, or podcasts.
    • DO NOT Talk with the media or press about the beta materials. This includes bloggers, newspaper reporters, and television reporters.
    • Only use approved support methods for your Kinect experience which are listed on xxx.
    • DO NOT contact Xbox Support over Twitter. For support options, please go to xxx
    • DO NOT post in the public Xbox support forums (only use the xxx)

    The Xbox LIVE and Kinect Beta information has been updated on the Microsoft Connect website (Your console should be prompted for a system update within the next 24 hours. Kinect hardware is being packed and will be shipped to the address you provided when applying for this program. Please be patient and review the Microsoft Connect website for any status updates.

    For any troubleshooting or program questions, please review the support information at  
    xxx

    Congratulations, we look forward to your participation! 
     
     
    this should be interesting, just wont be able to talk about it i guess 
    (removed links to the private beta forums.support etc)

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    #2  Edited By Djeffers03

    Unlucky. And Im not talking about your lack of freedom of speak...

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    #3  Edited By thehexeditor

    Just lemme know if the 'third leg' is detected by the camera. Wink wink, nudge nudge.

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    #4  Edited By ch13696

    So that means you can't even say that you just got Kinect? 

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    #5  Edited By evildeadron

    i can say i got it i guess, once it arrives i can't talk about the hardware or the games until nov 4th
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    #6  Edited By Three0neFive

    You realize now that you've posted this thread, you're going to have to tell us everything, right?  ;D

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    #7  Edited By rjayb89

    Rules are meant to be broken, bro.

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    #8  Edited By TheCreamFilling

    Wow, very secretive. 

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    #9  Edited By jkz

    Out of curiosity, what have you tested via. Microsoft Connect in the past? Did you test the NXE? And if so, did you submit bug reports, feed-back, et cetera.

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    #10  Edited By Druminator

    Better break those rules.

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    #11  Edited By dbz1995

    They will never know it's you...

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    #12  Edited By Korone

    Rules are made to be broken, suh.

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    #13  Edited By evildeadron

    i did participate in the nxe program and gave some feedback
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    #14  Edited By sagesebas
    @evildeadron: we wont tell, come on jk
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    #15  Edited By mancide

    Nice. /me checks inbox

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