Spy No More: Microsoft Ends Kinect Manufacture
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The device's core hardware lives on through Microsoft Hololens.
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READ MORE >Horseshoes, Powergloves, and Other Weird Real-Life Controller Patents
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READ MORE >Xbox One with Kinect will drop to $449 for two weeks starting on Sunday
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If you'd like your Xbox One with the Kinect peripheral, Microsoft is set to offer a limited-time price drop, starting this weekend.
READ MORE >"Surprised it wasn't. They really don't want people to buy the kinect it seems. Or are trying ..."
see all 19 commentsOpinion: It's too soon for Microsoft to give up on Kinect
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My name is Ozzie Mejia and I truly hated Kinect on Xbox 360. Since then, I've played several Kinect games on Xbox One and now I am convinced that Microsoft abandoning the peripheral would be a huge mistake.
READ MORE >"Honestly,MS should have given up on it a long time ago,as most devs have.There's obviously a ..."
see all 6 commentsXbox One Kinect adapter kit allows connection to Windows 8 PCs and tablets
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Those looking to use their Xbox One Kinect with their PC will now be able to do so, thanks to a new adapter released by Microsoft.
READ MORE >"I know, I've been saying the same thing all along. I actually wished the microphone was in the ..."
see all 15 commentsXbox One Kinect standalone coming October 7 for $149
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Those who want the motion experience and didn't get it in the bundle will be able to pick it up on its own soon. It'll also include a free game for good measure.
READ MORE >"I'm curious to see what people can come up with when using it on a PC with an Oculus Rift. "
see all 7 commentsKinect v2 for Windows coming later this month
Microsoft has announced that the new Kinect will launch on PC on July 15 for $199.
READ MORE >"I thought so too, but I've heard there's a fair bit of latency involved that could make it bad ..."
see all 31 commentsKinect for Windows v2 pre-orders now open to developers
Microsoft has started taking pre-orders for Kinect for Windows v2 from developers. Interested devs can order the hardware and SDK beta for $199.00.
READ MORE >"The fact i was talking about games and the 360/xbone would be enough with out having to point ..."
see all 9 commentsXbox One June update adds external storage, real names, and more
The June update for Xbox One will allow you to use external storage, use real names for friends, and choose an automatic sign-in account.
READ MORE >"Not sure if I have you on my list but I can add you later today, my gamertag is MadBrahminD."
see all 6 commentsShack Snack: May 15, 2014
Start your mornings right with a Shack Snack, a short recap of three big stories you should know. It's like a CliffsNotes for video games! If you enjoy, don't forget to subscribe to us on YouTube.
READ MORE >Xbox One: Will non-Kinect users miss out?
Microsoft's move to offer Xbox One without the Kinect again raises a looming question: just what are non-users missing out on?
READ MORE >"The ability to "find the location of the sound source and the direction of the audio wave" is ..."
see all 18 commentsFantasia: Music Evolved trailer blasts off with Elton John
The newest trailer for Fantasia: Music Evolved takes players into space. And of course, they're playing "Rocketman."
READ MORE >Removing Kinect could increase Xbox One processing power
Microsoft VP for devices and studios Yusuf Mehdi signaled that removing Kinect may free up more processing power for games, but still feels that having the Kinect attached is "the premium experience."
READ MORE >"Microsoft really needed to build up a library of titles that utilized it in new and novel ways ..."
see all 54 commentsXbox One getting $399 version without Kinect in June
Microsoft is introducing an Xbox One without Kinect included. It will launch on June 9 for $399.
READ MORE >"They have essentially fragmented their own consumer base. The ones with Kinect and the ones ..."
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"Not a bad little article on the pitfalls of hype....and now, back to our regularly scheduled hype."
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