Can the Xbox 360 Kinect work on Windows 8 in place of Kinect for Windows

Question

Is it possible to use a Xbox 360 Kinect with Windows 8 in place of a Kinect for Windows?

Note that this would be used in a Home Theater PC environment, and not at a normal desktop set up, so range issues aside will it work when connected to a PC or will it just not be recognized.

Solution 1

The Kinect FAQ from Microsoft indicates that there are hardware and software differences that make Kinect for Windows preferred for computer use. I have developed using older versions of the Kinect SDK and the Kinect for Xbox.

Thus, the Kinect for Xbox is not suitable for use in controlling Windows 8 in place of Kinect for Windows.

Solution 2

It does work. I'm using an up to date version of the Kinect SDK, using the Kinect that came with my Xbox and the adaptor for connecting it to a regular USB port.

I can't use near mode but I am working on a way to fix this without having to buy a third Kinect for when I'm not using my two I already possess for 3D motion capture.

Comments

[MrDaniel]

So does that mean yes it should work when connected to a PC, but not as well as the PC version?

[MrDaniel]

Not trying to use the SDK, to develop a Kinect enabled PC app, just trying to use a "Xbox Kinect" to control a Windows 8 PC.

[Ryan]

I have no way to test this, but from the looks of that FAQ, I would say the answer is no. It looks like the APIs for computer control are not available for the Xbox Kinect.

[Lyky]

i forgotto mention i also am not ableto use near mode but i am working on a way to fix this without having to buy a 3rd kinect for when im not using my 2 i already possess for 3d motion capture

[slhck]

Welcome to Super User, Lyky. Please spend a little time using a spell checker and properly capitalizing "I" instead of "i" in your posts. That'll make them easier to read for others. Also, you can edit your posts anytime to add information.