Oddly, you're unable to affect the other users video stream. If the other user does something "less than desirable," the only way to stop it is to drop out of the chat entirely or look away. A simple option to block the feed for a second or two would be welcome.

The camera offers more than simple social features however. Eventually, it's equipped for game play purposes, including the upcoming TotemBall. The camera and your body are used to play the game, like Sony's EyeToy camera. Also, a few Live Arcade games have been updated to support the camera.

Bankshot Billiards 2 allows two people to see each other as they play in the upper corners of the screen. The experience was lackluster at best however, with numerous connection issues and video feeds not working. Gameplay itself was smooth once in, however.

The camera itself is small enough to fit where you need it and is able to sit in any position thanks to a flexible base. It does get rather hot during use, so it's best to keep it away from the Xbox 360 unit. The lens allows for easy adjustment and perfect focus with a simple turn.

There are few faults with this reasonably priced add-on. For users who spend enough time chatting or meeting people online, this is a common sense buy. It's close to useless for non-Xbox Live Gold subscribers, unless you have to have the camera for picture taking or for use as a web cam (though cheaper options are plentiful in that case). For its solid construction, general ease of use, sheer potential in the future, and cheap price, the Live Vision Camera is an easy recommendation.