How fast can the Xbox One use a QR Xbox Live code? Pretty fast

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In July, Microsoft confirmed that the Xbox One would be able to read QR codes on printed cards, including Xbox Live Cards, via the included Kinect sensor. This was promised as a welcome change from having to use a controller to access a virtual keyboard and click in a 25-digit code, as is the case on the current Xbox 360 and its gift and Xbox Live cards.

Now we know just how quickly the new QR code-Kinect combo will work with the Xbox One. Microsoft's director of Xbox Live programming Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has posted up a Vine video that shows him stating "Xbox, Use a code" which brings up the appropriate menu on the Xbox One dashboard. He then puts a 14-day Xbox Live Gold card in front of the Kinect sensor and the UI almost instantly recognizes the QR code.

In theory, the code could also be used to quickly add money to an Xbox Live account with the recently launched new Xbox cards. It could also be used to unlock extra content printed in cards that are included in Xbox One retail games packages. All in all, this clip shows that the next generation Kinect sensor seems to be working as advertised.

Posted: Nov 06, 2013 7:47 pm
Related Forum: Xbox Forum

Source: http://www.neowin.net/news/how-fast-can-the-xbox-one-use-a-qr-xbox-live-code-pretty-fast

Comments

Int_WolfPosted: Wed. Nov 06, 2013

-Effy
FibreOp
Halo4
Dreams no thanks i dont care how convient u make the kinect i wont allow a camera to watch me in my living room

my current kinect does it all the time.. and its not like they'll actually see YOU.. you arent that special believe it or not

When you lose your Privacy, you will lose your Rights.

Everyone's so ridiculous about this Kinect always on BS. You could easily unplug it when off.. If not then I'm sorry. You could also put some tape over it, im sorry. If you really have a big problem about it quit complaining and move on.

Why do they even care though? Unless you're in the narcotics business, i'm sure you have nothing to worry about.

-EffyPosted: Wed. Nov 06, 2013

FibreOp
Halo4
Dreams no thanks i dont care how convient u make the kinect i wont allow a camera to watch me in my living room

my current kinect does it all the time.. and its not like they'll actually see YOU.. you arent that special believe it or not

When you lose your Privacy, you will lose your Rights.

Everyone's so ridiculous about this Kinect always on BS. You could easily unplug it when off.. If not then I'm sorry. You could also put some tape over it, im sorry. If you really have a big problem about it quit complaining and move on.

FibrilPosted: Wed. Nov 06, 2013

Halo4
Dreams no thanks i dont care how convient u make the kinect i wont allow a camera to watch me in my living room

my current kinect does it all the time.. and its not like they'll actually see YOU.. you arent that special believe it or not

When you lose your Privacy, you will lose your Rights.

HaloPosted: Wed. Nov 06, 2013

Dreams no thanks i dont care how convient u make the kinect i wont allow a camera to watch me in my living room

my current kinect does it all the time.. and its not like they'll actually see YOU.. you arent that special believe it or not

MaggardoPosted: Wed. Nov 06, 2013

I seen this on Facebook, a while ago! And, I am not gonna lie, I think this is a really good feature!

UrfPosted: Wed. Nov 06, 2013

Congratulations, my phone can do it just as fast. High five!

CaszechPosted: Wed. Nov 06, 2013

That's pretty epic, so fast.

slayerz43Posted: Wed. Nov 06, 2013

That is the official next generation right there ladies and gentlemen.

-CPPosted: Wed. Nov 06, 2013

Dreams no thanks i dont care how convient u make the kinect i wont allow a camera to watch me in my living room

You have mental problems because you can COVER IT.

DreamsPosted: Wed. Nov 06, 2013

no thanks i dont care how convient u make the kinect i wont allow a camera to watch me in my living room

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