Kinect 2.0 Coming Out on Windows PC Next Week
Kinect 2.0 for PC
A recently updated Microsoft Store listing for Kinect 2.0 indicates that the motion-tracking device will be hitting PC on July 15th.
The struggling motion sensor came bundled with all Xbox One consoles until recently, when after disappointing sales of its next-gen console Microsoft made the decision to remove Kinect 2.0 and slashed the price. There’s life in the old dog yet though, and in just over a week’s time it will be arriving for PC gamers, priced at $199/£159…
The original Kinect came locked and loaded with Windows PC-capable drivers out the box, but despite finding some success the Xbox One Kinect sensor was not compatible at launch.
Microsoft’s Bob Heddle said during the announcement of Kinect 2.0 last year that “the new Kinect sensor will bring opportunities for revolutionizing gaming and entertainment,” and it “will revolutionize computing experiences. The precision and intuitive responsiveness that the new platform provides will accelerate the development of voice and gesture experiences on computers.”
At the moment there is of course nothing on PC directly compatible with Kinect 2.0, and Microsoft are hoping to get these in developer’s hands so native apps and games can be readily designed. Priced at just shy of $200 it’s a tough sell, particularly after removing it from the Xbox One bundled shaved just $100 off the price.
source Game-Debate
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