Xbox One Kinect won't plug into PCs

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The Kinect that comes with Xbox One consoles includes a proprietary connector that won't plug into PCs, Microsoft tells Ars Technica.

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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EulerPosted:

BDB I don't think much people were planning to do this anyways? But they should leave it as an option for the people that want to use it on their PC's.


I don't know anyone that would want to use it on their PC's anyway? If they've got the Kinect, they've got the whole console, so just use it on the console?

EulerPosted:

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BDB This wont be a problem for most people :p


This won't be an issue for almost anyone...


When you say almost anyone, I would pretty simply just say anyone. In my opinion.

EulerPosted:

Katsumi
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Katsumi
RaheemSterling_31 I don't think it will effect many people


It will effect every single person who buys an Xbox One, it doesn't matter if they don't want to use the Kinect with a PC it will still effect them


I think he meant negatively effect


Why? :D I wont plug in Kinect to use as a webcam/headset.


The camera and mic are terrible on them tbh..


This is referring to the Xbox One kinect. Not the Xbox 360 model. Apparently it is greatly improved and the camera and mic will both be of good quality. Hopefully this is the case


I really hope that the camera and mic will be of much better quality! The mic on the last kinect was average to say the least!

EulerPosted:

I don't see why you would want to plug it into a PC anyway? What would you gain from that?

CokesPosted:

This isn't surprising.

IlcamorristaPosted:

Why would you use a kinect on a PC?, I'm confused.

KatsumiPosted:

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Katsumi
RaheemSterling_31 I don't think it will effect many people


It will effect every single person who buys an Xbox One, it doesn't matter if they don't want to use the Kinect with a PC it will still effect them


I think he meant negatively effect


Why? :D I wont plug in Kinect to use as a webcam/headset.


The camera and mic are terrible on them tbh..


This is referring to the Xbox One kinect. Not the Xbox 360 model. Apparently it is greatly improved and the camera and mic will both be of good quality. Hopefully this is the case

KatsumiPosted:

ShadowBoltDashie
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Katsumi
RaheemSterling_31 I don't think it will effect many people


It will effect every single person who buys an Xbox One, it doesn't matter if they don't want to use the Kinect with a PC it will still effect them


I think he meant negatively effect


Why? :D I wont plug in Kinect to use as a webcam/headset.


The camera and mic are terrible on them tbh..


I could probably go buy a webcam and mic at WalMart and they would be better.


Apparently the Camera and Microphone on the Xbox One kinect will be of a pretty good quality. I myself will be negatively effected by it through now having go and spend money on a webcam and headset

TaigaAisakaPosted:

NinjaWizard
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BDB This wont be a problem for most people :p


This won't be an issue for almost anyone...


I agree. I don't see it being a huge issue.


I wasn't planning on using it for the PC in the first place. I don't even really want to use it on the Xbox One.

TaigaAisakaPosted:

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Katsumi
RaheemSterling_31 I don't think it will effect many people


It will effect every single person who buys an Xbox One, it doesn't matter if they don't want to use the Kinect with a PC it will still effect them


I think he meant negatively effect


Why? :D I wont plug in Kinect to use as a webcam/headset.


The camera and mic are terrible on them tbh..


I could probably go buy a webcam and mic at WalMart and they would be better.


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