Xbox One Kinect won't plug into PCs
When Kinect launched for Xbox 360 it plugged straight into any USB port, and updated versions include adapters for standard USB connections, but this isn't the case with Xbox One Kinect systems. That's why Microsoft now has a "Kinect for Windows" version – it launched an early-access Kinect for Windows SDK program yesterday.
"The Kinect for Xbox One sensor will not have an adapter that allows it to plug into a computer," Microsoft says. "The new generation Kinect for Windows sensor will connect to computers using a standard USB3 port."
Microsoft has no plans to launch an adapter that allows the console Kinect to plug into a PC, the site says. Both Kinects are built on a "shared set of technologies," but Microsoft says, "The new generation Kinect for Windows sensor will be a fully tested, licensed, and supported Kinect experience on Windows. Kinect for Xbox One is being built for and tested with the Xbox One."
The Kinect for Windows SDK is available now in Microsoft's early-access program, which runs $400 and includes private support from the Windows engineering team, access to all API, the early sensor and the final version, and the early and updated SDK.
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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/27/xbox-one-kinect-wont-plug-into-pcs/
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WokzePosted:
KatsumiwokVanCity Why would you need this for your computer anyways?
because its compatible for pc, and you can play some games that are connected to your xbox on pc, so you would use it for that.
According to Microsoft the kinect is a really good quality camera as well. I myself wouldn't mind using it with my PC if i purchased an Xbox One. It would save me money as i do not need to buy a webcam
Oh, i never heard that, ill use it as a webcam though, its broke, thats good c:
KatsumiPosted:
wokVanCity Why would you need this for your computer anyways?
because its compatible for pc, and you can play some games that are connected to your xbox on pc, so you would use it for that.
According to Microsoft the kinect is a really good quality camera as well. I myself wouldn't mind using it with my PC if i purchased an Xbox One. It would save me money as i do not need to buy a webcam
WokzePosted:
VanCity Why would you need this for your computer anyways?
because its compatible for pc, and you can play some games that are connected to your xbox on pc, so you would use it for that.
Rainbow_DashPosted:
Just like Microsoft to capitalize on people who want to do multiple things with their Kinect.
DeathsbugsyPosted:
BDB Why would you even plug your Kinect into your pc? Everybody has a cam/mic.
Games,apps etc. I saw a video yesterday where people used kinect to move ragdolls around in Garry's mod. If you've played, it, the video is a good watch. Really neat idea imo.
WokzePosted:
ShadowBoltDashie Wasn't planning on using the Kinect for my PC at all. I don't even want to use it for the Xbox One let alone my computer.
Me either, but microsoft keep saying its 'essential' so we may have to.
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