Gamevoice
Game Voice (also Game Voice ) is a proprietary voice conferencing software from Microsoft , which allows users on the Internet or a LAN to talk to each other. It has been optimized for use in online games and therefore requires a low processor load and data transfer rate. GameVoice is based on the now discontinued Battlecom software from ShadowFactor.
Versions
- GameVoice Pro includes a hardware control. This has six keys for direct selection of individual conversation partners or stored teams. Another key can be used to activate the speech recognition with which macros / actions can be called or triggered. In addition, there is a switch for the sound output between loudspeaker / headset (only stereo), as well as a volume control and microphone muting for the headset. Originally, Gamevoice Pro was delivered as a bundle with a headset (identical in construction; Plantronics DSP-300)
- Gamevoice Shareware can be run without hardware, but its scope is severely limited. Microsoft no longer develops or supports the product.
In both versions, contacts from the MSN versions of the time could be integrated in order to establish direct connections without first exchanging the IP addresses.
The GameVoice protocol is not disclosed and is incompatible with today's IP telephony or other voice conferencing software products . The current (and last) version is 1.5 and is officially compatible with Windows 98, ME and 2000.