bitbydeath
Member
A lot of people (myself included) have not been so forthcoming with using a microphone in gaming previously because it was always an extra accessory and with headphones made you less accessible to the real world. Having a built-in mic that doesn’t require a headset changes all this and more.
OS
Voice commands are nothing new, they’re often painful due to having to shout from across the room and the device not registering what you state correctly due to distance however now having the microphone at your fingertips could drastically change that experience.
Click reduction:
Voice commands have often been under utilised and often replace one or two click steps such as starting a game, the real benefits would be if it could reduce 5 ot more clicks such as being instantly transported to a specific games preorder page or just simply asking to see what’s on sale.
Phone Calls:
Standardising this feature means more apps can release such a simple call mechanic to speak privately with friends and family.
Games
Another area that has been overlooked is how games can make use of this new feature now that it will become standard. Horror games no longer have to be so lonely as you could communicate via walkie talkies to one or more others as they are being hunted allowing for new types of gameplay to unfold.
Socom:
Socom or another such tactical game could make real good use of the microphone allowing commands directly to the AI such as flanking or covering your movements.
SingStar:
Games such as SingStar or Rockband would become more accessible than ever by no longer requiring a microphone accessory or even a mobile phone to play.
Home 2.0:
This needs a comeback, not only would VR bring a second life to this but so would everyone being voice accessible.
What can you think of that the microphone could be used for to enhance your experience?
OS
Voice commands are nothing new, they’re often painful due to having to shout from across the room and the device not registering what you state correctly due to distance however now having the microphone at your fingertips could drastically change that experience.
Click reduction:
Voice commands have often been under utilised and often replace one or two click steps such as starting a game, the real benefits would be if it could reduce 5 ot more clicks such as being instantly transported to a specific games preorder page or just simply asking to see what’s on sale.
Phone Calls:
Standardising this feature means more apps can release such a simple call mechanic to speak privately with friends and family.
Games
Another area that has been overlooked is how games can make use of this new feature now that it will become standard. Horror games no longer have to be so lonely as you could communicate via walkie talkies to one or more others as they are being hunted allowing for new types of gameplay to unfold.
Socom:
Socom or another such tactical game could make real good use of the microphone allowing commands directly to the AI such as flanking or covering your movements.
SingStar:
Games such as SingStar or Rockband would become more accessible than ever by no longer requiring a microphone accessory or even a mobile phone to play.
Home 2.0:
This needs a comeback, not only would VR bring a second life to this but so would everyone being voice accessible.
What can you think of that the microphone could be used for to enhance your experience?