As previously announced at CES 2012, the Windows SDK 1.0 Kinect Hardware will be available as of today and begin shipping out for the price of $249. But do not let this discourage you, if you can convince Microsoft that this is for educational purposes than you get a $100 discount!

 

The SDK proves four camera support with the ability to recognize objects as close as 40cm. Also in this build is enhanced voice recognition known as “far-talk”. For all hardware and software upgrade specifics visit the blog at http://blogs.msdn.com/b/kinectforwindows/archive/2012/01/31/kinect-for-windows-is-now-available.aspx

You may also download the SDK free at http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=28782

There is one major reason this makes me so happy in my pants, and the reason I no longer need to buy an X-box 360.


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This might also work with the PC version now! Alas this is speculation but a complete possibility. So do not fret you may still be able to yell “Garrus FU*&!%$ Concussion Shot!”  at your screen even if you do not have an X-Box.

 

Adam Kharakov

Adam “kharakov” Kharat is part nerd, part geek, and full awesome. With deadly writing skills and the sleeping habits of a jackrabbit, late night gaming sessions are all but mandatory.