Xbox Dashboard update bringing Kinect voice controls December 6

If you bought a Kinect and have lamented the lack of proper Australian voice controls over the past 12 months, get ready to update – Microsoft has confirmed it will be rolling out its next big update on December 6.

As well as bringing the much-awaited voice controls to the console, the update also refreshes the dashboard interface, bringing it in line with the Metro UI design from Windows Phone 7 and the upcoming Windows 8 platform. The update also introduces cloud game saves, Facebook sharing, and extra entertainment options like YouTube, although the ABC iView and SBS On Demand features will launch later in the summer.

But the best feature will be the voice control, which is fully integrated within the platform, allowing you to navigate through music, movies and games using nothing more than the power of your voice. It’s like 2001, except without the malevolence…

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