Rumor: Microsoft's 'Lips' is an Xbox accessory

by Ludwig Kietzmann { May 12th 2008 at 3:42PM }

We've already blown the whistle on several new projects that may be announced at Microsoft's Gamer's Day tomorrow, with "Ninja Blade" and "Lips" being the most nebulous of the bunch. We still don't know what the former is, but 8Bit Joystick has shared a couple of thoughts on the latter matter. The site states that "Lips" is, in fact, the codename for a new Xbox peripheral, and speculates that it could be a voice input device (karaoke microphone?) or some method of in-game voice recognition.

For now, we'll go with, "Hmm, intriguing." Let's hope Microsoft drops the balm tomorrow and fills us in on these ... e-lips ...

[Thanks, Jake]

Tags: Accessory, Lips, Microsoft, Microsoft-Gamers-Day-2008, Peripheral, Rumor

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Martez @ May 12th 2008 3:46PM

Wow, that's leaving the door open for so many lewd jokes, I don't know where to start.

xFenixKnightx @ May 12th 2008 3:50PM

Thats what they're gunning for dude. lol!

Martez @ May 12th 2008 3:55PM

It's this: http://www.uberreview.com/2007/05/hands-free-desk-lips.htm

Go White Sox and Go other Team @ May 12th 2008 4:06PM

Microsoft wants you to buy a set of lips to KISS Mr. Gates ass.

Pucker up boys.
Achievement unlocked, dingle ballz.

BIGGEN @ May 12th 2008 4:10PM

^you're quite odd

finnith @ May 12th 2008 4:48PM

Somebody ban Go White Sox, he's obviously scum.

Martez @ May 12th 2008 4:55PM

But he likes Other Team! Other Team is going all the way next season!

Go White Sox and Go other Team @ May 12th 2008 5:05PM

Sure, whatever Finnith,

It was a joke at Microsoft's expense. If you are going to be mad at someone, be mad at Microsoft, they are the one's who came up with the begging for sarcastic and lewd comments "KISS" name.

Why dont you call the WAAAAmbulance and goto the Oprah show where you can cry with the other girls.

Go White Sox and Go other Team @ May 12th 2008 5:06PM

Exqueezme,

I meant LIPS not KISS

slow gin baby

Markez (MKWii 4339-2878-5120) @ May 12th 2008 5:11PM

Well, if it is indeed a voice recognition type peripheral, Sox dude, you totally just came up with a great idea for a new Opera videogame. It could be a game about being emotional, talking about feelings, and getting a good cry on. And the LIPS would pick it all up and turn it into meaninful gaming functionality.

Markez (MKWii 4339-2878-5120) @ May 12th 2008 5:18PM

Opera? Hell I mean Oprah

Go White Sox and Go other Team @ May 12th 2008 5:25PM

That would be a win game. Look out Soccermoms with Wii, Lips is coming for you. Next stop Oprah.

Hafk @ May 12th 2008 5:33PM

Markez, Opera would still work. I have a wonderful tenor voice, and I would love an opera videogame.

Or the web browser. The best damn web browser EVER.

-Opera Fanboy, Hafk

Tiptup300 @ May 13th 2008 12:03AM

Dude, Dude, dude, dude, Firefox.

Danjer @ May 12th 2008 3:48PM

I have always wanted Voice-Recognition software in a game. Well... The kind that actually works. It would be amazing to actually be able to tell characters what to do and be able to lead AI allies with the sound of your voice. I hope that's what this is. But, I bet it isn't.

Benny @ May 12th 2008 3:49PM

I'd make my allies do backf-lips!

Stupidiot @ May 12th 2008 4:04PM

I'd love some voice recognition in games too (I always thought it would be awesome to be able to give marines instructions in Halo), I just don't see why Microsoft can't incorporate it using the headsets they bundle with every Xbox 360.

MASTUR CHEEF (Yes I pay for Xbox live you cheap ass scrub) @ May 12th 2008 4:05PM

I hope that it is Voice-Recognition it will work perfectly with FPS's

Martez @ May 12th 2008 4:15PM

So you're saying you want SOCOM?

MikeO @ May 12th 2008 4:45PM

Every time I hear about this idea for Xbox, I immediately think of Fable 2. I think, "How great would it be to command the dog by saying 'Sit' or 'attack' or even whistle into the headset to call for him."

May be beyond the reach of the concept, but would be amazing nonetheless.

- Mike

You may saaaay I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.

Joel @ May 12th 2008 4:27PM

some xbox games had it....im pretty sure the ghost recon series has had voice recognition.

StrangeBum @ May 12th 2008 4:39PM

Umm...yeah Rainbow Six on the Xbox had voice recognition. It was decent, but nothing too spectacular.

If any sort of voice recognition is used, I'm assuming it's going to be more MS Sync like for use on the dashboard.

Benny @ May 12th 2008 3:48PM

I'm looking forward to finding out what these b-lips on my radar are.

Roofie @ May 12th 2008 3:49PM

Drops the balm

You continue to show why you're the #1 gaming blogger who uses at least one pun per post on the scene, Ludwig.

nick @ May 12th 2008 3:55PM

That would make so much more sense than a game named Lips. But what an unfortunately codename, as it would be easy to ridicule.

I wondered if Microsoft would ever bring their Sync technology to the 360. It would just make sense to offer it there.

Benny @ May 12th 2008 3:53PM

Chapstiq! Haha!

Markez (MKWii 4339-2878-5120) @ May 12th 2008 3:55PM

You're out of control, man!

Benny @ May 12th 2008 4:00PM

I just can't stop myself! I think there must be a lunar ec-lips-e or something...

Saria the Cat @ May 12th 2008 7:01PM

Wow, the sheer amount of punnage in this post and your comments feels me with utter glee.

Ian @ May 12th 2008 3:54PM

Could be the Blu-Ray add on... and Lips because EVERYONE AND THEIR MOTHER knows about it? Loose Lips and all.

StrangeBum @ May 12th 2008 4:37PM

Loose Lips...

'Loose lips might sink ships, but loose gooses take trips. To San Fransisco, double-dutch disco. TechTV hottie, do it for Scotty....'

umm....yeah..

colin @ May 12th 2008 8:50PM

is that lyrics to a song by the streets?

Kizzle @ May 12th 2008 3:54PM

HA HA DO YOU MEAN LIEK PUSY LIPS LOLOLOL

...like the Mortal Kombat trailer said: "Nothing in this world has prepared you for this."

Markez (MKWii 4339-2878-5120) @ May 12th 2008 3:54PM

"GO GO GADGET-COPTER!!!"

rv @ May 12th 2008 4:59PM

"GO GO GADGET Fuck you!"

EMOruffino @ May 12th 2008 11:49PM

GO GO GADGET cigarette!

now watch me smoke one from my lips....

please @ May 12th 2008 3:57PM

Xmote looks like lips. Hopefully it will be playable by people with just one hand. For the disabled

DangerMouse @ May 12th 2008 3:59PM

Microsoft's answer to the Wiimote pole dancing game?

WLT @ May 12th 2008 4:01PM

I think it's their version of the WiiPole. Sexy woman's lips *wink wink nudge nudge* wrapped around the pole. Can you dig it?

Giggidy

lee @ May 12th 2008 4:06PM

maybe its that wiimote looking thing rare and them have been working on. maybe it s cylinder you put your 2 lips around it and blow. and you would then give microsoft money for having the privilege of sucking him off.

i know im disgusting.

Curtis the Claw:XBL - supapaypamawio @ May 12th 2008 4:11PM

At least you know it.

Farseer (GDI) @ May 12th 2008 4:35PM

disgusting and borderline illiterate...

Boss Tempo @ May 12th 2008 4:20PM

Maybe its a new saxophone attachment for Rock Band!

StrangeBum @ May 12th 2008 4:34PM

Hmm...could 'Lips' actually be 'LIPS' hence making it an acronym for something even more intriguing than it already is.

Lighting
Input
Passive
Something?