Let's assume that the xBox can run something like NVDA. The difficulty, then, would be input. NVDA could read and recognize the text you're on, but you'd have to be pretty careful about creating non-conflicting NVDA-based input commands, then implementing them in your xBox's local copy. That's assuming that it would actually run NVDA at all. I'm actually pretty interested in just how blurred the lines are between something like an xBox 1 or 3'60 and a standard windows or windows RT/Phone device. What with Windows 10 promising a lot of cross-compatibility with the xBox and what with many games being offered on PC, I see the decline of the console market as something akin to inevitable. I think the future of the console is going to be what they tried to do with the xBox 1, a fully featured entertainment and communications hub, basically a Microsoft set-top box that could get streaming TV, play games and music, and could make and receive video calls. The dedicated console market is basically supplanted by something we can use with at least some success, the personal computer. Still, if the xBox turned out to be accessible, or the PS 4 for that matter, that'd be another reason to consider getting one, if only for the experience of actually being able to use the thing. Sorry for what turned out to be a long, slightly rambling message. Still, here's hoping it was helpful.
On 3/10/15, darren harris <[email protected]> wrote: > i was of the understanding that the xbox 1 is already out? so if it can run > universal apps can it not run things like nvda? > > Sent from my iPad > >> On 10 Mar 2015, at 16:37, Piotr Machacz <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> The dashboard can be memorised. If you get a Kinect with the xbox, then >> you can also use voice commands to navigate the interface and launch >> games, and the success and/or failure of what you asked is indicated with >> audio queues. The newer Kinect games like Kinect sports season 2 also let >> you use voice commands in the game's menus. Downloading digital games is >> accessible because you can do it from the xbox live website. The cconsole >> is smart enough to start downloading new purchases and when they're >> finished you get a sound. You can also use the smart glass app on iOS, >> android or Windows 8 to control the console and launch games. >> Now, for some speculation. The Xbox one is very likely to receive Windows >> 10, and it will support running new "universal" apps, so it's very likely >> it may receive a narrator feature, especially considering that because >> Microsoft is pushing it as a media consumption device it might fall under >> the FCC accessibility regulations. >> >> >>> On 2015-03-10 11:28, darren harris wrote: >>> hi all, >>> >>> am at a friends house and he's got an xbox 360. some of the games he >>> plays are pretty fun. obviously the games themselves would vary in >>> accessibility but overall what about the whole xbox experience? what >>> level of accessibility is there currantly? is there work being done to >>> make the xbox experience more accessible? >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> --- >>> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>> [email protected]. >>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >>> list, >>> please send E-mail to [email protected]. >> >> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> [email protected]. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >> list, >> please send E-mail to [email protected]. > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > [email protected]. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to [email protected]. > -- Signed: Dakotah Rickard --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
