New Kinect for Windows arrives this summer

[Starkadius 219]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9906y10GzQ

 

 

Looks like Chef's MBKinect will get a major upgrade if this new Kinect gets supported. This is the one I have been waiting for to get for my HTPC, I will finally get to try out MBKinect.

 

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[trooper11 63]

Combine this with the chance to leverage Kinect for voice and gestures on the X1 when they allow for a native MB app and you have some great potential for chef's work brining this control to MB.

[Starkadius 219]

Microsoft opening up Windows Store app development to Kinect for Windows

 

 

The Kinect SDK is getting a welcome update that will enable developers to package their apps for the Windows Store. They’ll also be adding in support for the ever-popular Unity engine, improved accuracy, and the ability to run multiple Kinect apps simultaneously.

 

I am guessing the Windows 8.1 MB app can have Kinect support at some point if implemented.

 

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[trooper11 63]

Microsoft opening up Windows Store app development to Kinect for Windows

 

 

I am guessing the Windows 8.1 MB app can have Kinect support at some point if implemented.

 

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that is great news.  Maybe the MB developers can collaborate a little and bring Kinect support to the Win 8/RT app.

[TerryMc 0]

From first impressions many announcements from 'Build' like the "Universal Apps" concept looks very promising for MB going forward, even if support for Xbox One will be a bit.

 

MB Clients/plugins that can work on all MS platforms seems like a great idea from a users point of view

[chef 3810]

that is great news. Maybe the MB developers can collaborate a little and bring Kinect support to the Win 8/RT app.

Would you be interested in testing mbkinect with window rt/8

[trooper11 63]

Would you be interested in testing mbkinect with window rt/8

 

 

Sure, I can do some testing in my free time if its needed.

[trooper11 63]

Not to bump an old thread, but this looks like the best one to share this info:

 

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/productID.298810500

 

$199 and comes out July the 15th

 

 

If I remember correctly, that is cheaper than the Kinect V1 for Windows was, so that's good news.  I will be very tempted to upgrade to this for my HTPC setup.  With all of chef's hard work, I can't wait to see how better hardware can make that work even more valuable.