Microsoft unveils Kinect Motion Controllerý

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Microsoft unveils Kinect Motion Controllerý

LOS ANGELES - Microsoft Corp named its new motion-sensing game system “Kinect”, on Sunday offered a sneak peek of upcoming titles it hopes will help draw a new generation of casual players into the 40 million-strong Xbox game console fold.

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