Next-gen Kinect coming to PC

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Microsoft says it's bringing the newly unveiled next-gen Kinect to PC as well as the Xbox One. The company disclosed its plans to Polygon and Shacknews. Microsoft Corporate VP of Interactive Entertainment Business Ben Kilgore told Polygon the device will come to PC "at some point down the line," while Kinect Program Manager Scott Evans told Shacknews Microsoft will have "more information soon."

The new Kinect features a 1080P HD RGB camera, 30 FPS color, Time of Flight technology, and microphone arrays. It has a greater sense of depth and field of view compared to the original Kinect, and thanks to infrared tech it can see in the dark. Microsoft showed us how the sensor can track two player profiles, each tied to a controller, and also demonstrated how it can estimate players' heart rates.

Each Xbox One ships with the device. The console launches later this year.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/22/next-gen-kinect-coming-to-pc/

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FrogPosted:

YIGLobbies
Frog For the PC now too?! Why would PC gamers want to use Kinect?


I agree I plan on going to PC to get away from the Xbox ONE and now they are bringing it into that as well -_-

They will do anything to make an extra buck!


I know, Microsoft are a really greedy company!

PlusnetPosted:

Kind of a dumb this to do for PC.

slapshot101Posted:

I wonder if they will require a Kinect in Windows 8.1 to start up your PC.

NasyrPosted:

Frog For the PC now too?! Why would PC gamers want to use Kinect?


I agree I plan on going to PC to get away from the Xbox ONE and now they are bringing it into that as well -_-

They will do anything to make an extra buck!

FrogPosted:

For the PC now too?! Why would PC gamers want to use Kinect?

bdgrPosted:

It's all about 'kinect' lol i hate it.

ESVPosted:

what about mac users? O.o

slapshot101Posted:

Dreams honestly dont think this will sell that well for pc players more of a console thing

I think it is more of a place for developers to create new games and experiences easily and to get people involved in the development of the Kinect. They won't market the Kinect to the everyday PC gamer.

GossipPosted:

Why is Xbox trying to Xbox!!!

XeXModzTehPosted:

aimiami12 they think pc gamers want this?
Did they do any research on their market.


You might not want it but im sure some people will
and if they release games with it im sure people will buy this for a new experience of pc gaming