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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LWRPosted:

I don't think it will effect many people

neboPosted:

Katsumi
RATF wow you can plug kinect into PC? i never knew that, i hate kinect anyway


The current Kinect was a failure, i think we can all agree with that. But we may be surprised by the new Xbox One Kinect.


especially the mic on it for talking to other people. hurts my ears with my Tritons.

KatsumiPosted:

RATF wow you can plug kinect into PC? i never knew that, i hate kinect anyway


The current Kinect was a failure, i think we can all agree with that. But we may be surprised by the new Xbox One Kinect.

SahvidgePosted:

This shouldn't really effect anything. I don't think most people even knew you could do this and have webcams. Haha.

RuinsPosted:

wow you can plug kinect into PC? i never knew that, i hate kinect anyway

EvoVIIIPosted:

Oh Well I Never Really Even Knew You Could Use It On Your PC! Guess I Should Learn More About The Kinect For When The Kinect v2 Comes Out.

KatsumiPosted:

ShadowBoltDashie
wok
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.


If it's essential for the Xbox One, fine I'll deal with it but I mean I won't use it in the sense as using it for playing games. I'll stick to the controller.


If it's essential you may as well use it for navigating menus and all. According to Microsoft this model of Kinect is really accurate

VoyboyPosted:

Aggie I think everyone could not care less if it cannot connect to the PC.


That's where you're wrong, this would be the only thing that would prompt me to buy and Xbox. I want an Xbox one but I don't see much of a point to spending $500 on something I won't use very often. But if I was able to use my Kinect for my gaming PC also, then I would most likely get an Xbox one.

SwiftPosted:

I think everyone could not care less if it cannot connect to the PC.

TaigaAisakaPosted:

wok
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.


If it's essential for the Xbox One, fine I'll deal with it but I mean I won't use it in the sense as using it for playing games. I'll stick to the controller.


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