Build natural interface apps
The Kinect for Windows v2 sensor gives developers more of the precision, responsiveness and intuitive capabilities they need to develop interactive voice- and gesture-based applications for the Windows desktop and Windows Store. The v2 sensor is intended for use with the Kinect for Windows software development kit (SDK) 2.0.Learn more.
Includes Kinect sensor, adapter hub, external power supply and USB 3.0 cable (to connect the sensor to a PC).
Note: The Kinect for Windows v2 sensor does not ship with any software. It is intended for use with the Kinect for Windows SDK 2.0 (free, licensed separately) and will operate only with applications developed for Kinect for Windows v2. Developers can use the Kinect for Windows SDK 2.0 to build applications with C++, C#, VB.Net, Cx or JavaScript.
System requirements
Operating system
Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Embedded Standard or Windows Embedded Standard 8.1
Processor
64-bit (x64), dual-core 2.66-Ghz or faster processor
Memory
2GB RAM
Graphics card
DirectX11 compatible graphics card (see xbox.com/support/kinectforwindows for guidelines on graphics cards)
Port
USB 3 (see xbox.com/support/kinectforwindows for a list of tested USB 3 controllers)
In the box