Xbox Live camera details

Xbox.com had put up info on the new Xbox 360 camera that we've all seen images of. The page was taken down, likely because they want to announce the camera first. Kotaku managed to snag the info so here it is:

In-Camera Video Processing:The camera itself is capable of not only receiving the information, but also processing it. It’s no mean feat in something so small, and it allows the console to run unfettered, as the image processing doesn’t suck up all its bandwidth.

Thirty Frames per Second: The camera is capable of capturing 30 frames per second. If you need a standard for comparison, think about this: Television is displayed at 30 frames per second, most video games are displayed at 30 frames per second (though developers are striving to make 60 the norm), and film is captured and displayed at 24 frames per second.

Stills: Like any good video camera, the camera is also capable of taking still images (with 1.3 megapixels of memory) as well. Your faces can be imported into games or accompany your name on leader boards for even more recognition and fame.

Low Light Performance: We gamers love playing in the dark—most gaming environments have very low illumination, and the camera is designed specifically with that in mind.

The camera will also feature a special microphone that will allow party chat (everyone in the room) and will enable video chat as well as Eye Toy style Gesture Gaming.

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