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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imgurPosted:

Chi I don't know about this one.
It'll be good to see how it works out though..


It'll work out like the original one. The only reason people will use it is because they cannot afford a microphone...great...

AlbericiPosted:

Cougar The Kinect is dumb in my opinion. Nobody wants to create PC games as you already can do that.


what?
But I dont like the kinect because it seems like it was made for little kids.

ChiPosted:

I don't know about this one.
It'll be good to see how it works out though..

WavelengthPosted:

Heatwave
EstablishedGaming Whats the point of even getting an xboxONE Then i give up man!


I agree, i don't see the point in having it for Xbox one and PC.


I think they'll sell them individually later on.

carlos-Posted:

Minecraft with kinect.

CougarPosted:

The Kinect is dumb in my opinion. Nobody wants to create PC games as you already can do that.

slapshot101Posted:

I know you can already use the current Kinect with a PC to create games, so this isn't that surprising.

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Origamo The Kinect would be great for certain PC games.


meh. I would choose my keyboard over kinect or controller any day


except for racing games* racing games are best with controllers.


Yeh i tried playing Forza using Kinect at my friends house and i just couldnt get used to it i prefer using a controller or an actual steering wheel you can buy

WoobiePosted:

I mean I guess that's cool.. All about the money though.

neboPosted:

ITG
Origamo The Kinect would be great for certain PC games.


meh. I would choose my keyboard over kinect or controller any day


except for racing games* racing games are best with controllers.


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