The Seattle Times has published a picture of one of the first prototypes of Natal that Microsoft is sending to developers. So far, several public demonstrations of the device exploiting a number of devices connected together to simulate the operation expected by Christmas, but this is the first time we see (except for the various promotional images) in a version that approximates that of the final product .

Note, however, labeled "Class 1 Laser", which indicates the presence of the laser beam used to scan in real time the position of the body and limbs of the player. "Class 1" means that it is a laser does not harmful under any circumstances, even to the eyes: a prerequisite for a consumer product of this type. The two "eyes" found on the right hand should be the two cameras, an infrared and a standard, used to capture our image.

During dell'X10, scheduled for 11 February (the night by us) we will know more about this interesting accessory: stay tuned.