Kinect headed to the PC

Cat_In_Pyjamas · 7 Nov 2011 at 19:16

http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/121/1211804p1.html

As the title says, Microsoft are planning to release Windows compatible Kinect next year. What say ye? Yey or ney?

stulid · 7 Nov 2011 at 19:17

Cat_In_Pyjamas · 7 Nov 2011 at 19:29

That an opinion about kinect games, I take it? What about operating your PC with your voice and movements? There's at least one member of these boards who could use such features to make his life easier. And while we're there - think of the scientific research potential this holds.

stulid · 7 Nov 2011 at 19:31

I got a mouse for all the fast responses I need in games etc, and the user you are on about does very well with a mouse and his chin. Plus can he move his arms/hands for the Kinect?

Cat_In_Pyjamas · 7 Nov 2011 at 19:38

While Gareth may have systems in place that allow him to work with a PC, others like him may not. Think of the bigger picture (i.e. not only games).

Nate Silvers · 7 Nov 2011 at 22:07

This is cool I loved playing the railcart game where you jump over hurdles and slide left/right to avoid obstacles. Made me sweat, should be fun with others.

Dreadhead · 7 Nov 2011 at 22:59

I would possibly buy this for my HTPC. IF the gesture recogntion was good enough then it could be pretty sweet navigating the menus and controlling media functions with a simple hand gesture.

Tommyzz · 7 Nov 2011 at 23:39

Going to be shocking.

Durzel · 31 Jan 2012 at 11:25

Really keen on getting this for my HTPC. It's due to be released tomorrow but there seems to be next to no information available about prices or where to buy from?

Idleman · 31 Jan 2012 at 11:39

Cat_In_Pyjamas said:
http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/121/1211804p1.html

As the title says, Microsoft are planning to release Windows compatible Kinect next year. What say ye? Yey or ney?

Kinect Headed to Windows in 2012, the article was written last November. You should have read it before posting.

Durzel · 31 Jan 2012 at 11:44

Idleman said:
Kinect Headed to Windows in 2012, the article was written last November. You should have read it before posting.

Um....

The OP posted in November 2011 saying that Kinect was heading to Windows "next year". We're now in the next year, I bumped this thread instead of starting a new one.

Idleman · 31 Jan 2012 at 11:46

Here`s some videos if anyones interested.

Idleman · 31 Jan 2012 at 11:48

Durzel said:
Um....

The OP posted in November 2011 saying that Kinect was heading to Windows "next year". We're now in the next year, I bumped this thread instead of starting a new one.

Doh

kristmace · 31 Jan 2012 at 13:40

It was demoed at CES wasn't it.

Definitely interested for my HTPC. Could be a great addition to the living room.

ng93 · 31 Jan 2012 at 15:03

Durzel said:
Really keen on getting this for my HTPC. It's due to be released tomorrow but there seems to be next to no information available about prices or where to buy from?

AFAIK it's the same hardware as the Xbox Kinect. As thats already been hacked to work on Windows, so IIRC this is just the launch of the official SDK.

fullmetaltony · 31 Jan 2012 at 16:53

ng93 said:
AFAIK it's the same hardware as the Xbox Kinect. As thats already been hacked to work on Windows, so IIRC this is just the launch of the official SDK.

I heard it wasn't going to be the same bit of kit and wouldn't be compatible with the 360, and the 360 one wouldn't be compatible with the PC software. Due to the PC one being better.
Nothing like a good bit of anecdotal evidence

ng93 · 31 Jan 2012 at 17:12

fullmetaltony said:
I heard it wasn't going to be the same bit of kit and wouldn't be compatible with the 360, and the 360 one wouldn't be compatible with the PC software. Due to the PC one being better.
Nothing like a good bit of anecdotal evidence

If true then that's awesome

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shootersam · 31 Jan 2012 at 17:17

Idleman said:
Here`s some videos if anyones interested.

Loving the top comment