Kinect for Windows and version 1.0 of the Software Development Kit that accompanies it has been taken out of beta by Microsoft. The Windows specific Kinect supports up to 4 Kinect sensors on 1 PC and a ‘near mode’ functionality which allows it to see objects as close as 40cm…
There have been some interesting updates for those interested in news on Microsoft‘s next gaming console. A report on IGN tells us the next Xbox’s graphics processing power to be 6 times more than the Xbox 360′s. This new power will be as a result of the graphics card provided…
According to Eurogamer citing a “development source”, the next version of Kinect will be so accurate, it will be able to lip read. The current version of Kinect was limited by the the “old” USB 2.0 technology used by the Xbox 360. The next version of Xbox will come bundled…
Contrary to the image above, the Kinect will no longer be restricted to just Xbox 360 consoles. Almost immediately following the launch of Kinect, hobbyists and academics from around the world embraced Kinect possibilities in ways that surprised and delighted. And with the launch of a non-commercial software development kit,…
The new Xbox 360 update that is due in Fall (Autumn) November 15 has been leaked via video. It shows the interface being controlled in silence with Kinect showing what’s different about the update. The language set for the console being controlled in the video is French so might not…
Another post where the title says it all. Kinect Star Wars was originally set for release with it’s limited edition console this holiday season but Microsoft has had a change of heart due to problems with the game. “Microsoft and LucasArts have elected to move the launch of Kinect Star…
Do you like themed X-Boxes? So do we. And evidently, so do Microsoft. Following the Halo: Reach themed X-Box and the announcement of a Gears of War one, Microsoft will be blessing us yet with another one. This time for one of the most popular movies of all time, Star…
Microsoft is rolling out a mandatory dashboard update for Xbox Live suscribers today for the release of Kinect (November 4 in the U.S and November 10 for Europe). Many of you may have already received notifications for this update. Read on for more photos of the dashboard update and a…
Microsoft has announced a new Kinect bundle which will be available for sale. This new Xbox 360 250GB Kinect bundle is set for release on November 4th in the US and November 10th for us here in the UK. Source: Engadget
The Xbox 360 Kinect has officially been priced at £130 ($150) and will be released on November 4th (for North America). There has been no official report as to when it will be released in the UK but we can safely assume it will be released on the same date….