Next-Gen Kinect is Coming to Windows PCs
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Yeah, people made a lot of amazing stuff using Kinect, from Minecraft mods to letting robots see.devotedsniper said:
While Kinect on Xbox wasn't very exciting, there was a huge amount of great things people made with its SDK.
I'm actually excited by this news. I have no idea what makes the Kinect 2 better than the first, but I do think it'll spark some really cool things (admittedly, cool things I will never actually use myself, but still ... )
WHAHAHAHA, who could possibly be interested in that piece of big brother crap.Steven Bogos said:
Us PC master race have a mouse for precise control. We don't need a motion sensor that only was introduced because you finally figured out your controllers were inferior.
There is no way in hell that thing will enter my house.
So wait I won't even need the stupid Xbox to get the kinect? Microsoft does understand that exclusivity generates desire for the console,right? So in the small chance that Microsoft creates a good kinect game, I don't even need to buy their console to get it. I like this.
Not to mention the fact that my friggin mouse has more buttons on it than a controller.Eppy (Bored) said:
I agree. I was really glad when Steam started moving to Linux, but not everyone is there yet. I bet they will be in a couple of years though, from what I've heard from people like Gaben and Notch.Eppy (Bored) said:
So wait... they release the Kinect 2 for PC but don't actually bother releasing games on PC... That sure is a interesting business strategy you have there Microsoft.
Also why would a PC gamer want a clumsy ass motion controller when you can use a Mouse+KB or a controller anyway which are all far better?
Bring back Bill Gates, seriously at least that guy had common fucking sense.
Also why would a PC gamer want a clumsy ass motion controller when you can use a Mouse+KB or a controller anyway which are all far better?
Bring back Bill Gates, seriously at least that guy had common fucking sense.
I've watched plenty of coverage from people that have gotten to test the new Kinect out, and it is galaxies away from the clumsy ass stuff of the first Kinect.Zipa said:
Also, I hate to break it too you, but Bill Gates was like the first face they showed in the reveal special video compilation of all the people that are a part of supporting the XBox One.
The man has absolutely no need of money, so that isn't why he appeared in the video, so the only explanation is that he doesn't see anything wrong with what Microsoft is doing with the new XBox or on PC and actually supports it.
I am not interested in your motion control gimmicks Microsoft so this news is rather irrelevant to me.
With Microsoft wanting to get into my living room, too bad, I use a monitor not a TV to play my games. Also, why would I need motion controls when I barely use my controller anyway (there are some exceptions like platformers and Dark Souls). Mouse and Keyboard combo will remain the best combination because of keybindings and precision.
With Microsoft wanting to get into my living room, too bad, I use a monitor not a TV to play my games. Also, why would I need motion controls when I barely use my controller anyway (there are some exceptions like platformers and Dark Souls). Mouse and Keyboard combo will remain the best combination because of keybindings and precision.
Firstly, this better not lead to 'Windows 9, requires Kinect to operate'
Secondly, I don't really see the practicality of this. Kinect needs space, An X-box is typically in the middle of your living room but your P.C. is usually in an office or study connected to a relatively small monitor which makes standing a few feet away from it rather impractical. Unless they expect people to completely change how they use their computer to accommodate their tech (which is rather ambitious) I don't expect this to be very successful.
The only thing I really see this being used extensively for are new programs or applications such as interfaces for disabled people or robotic controllers or maybe even for interactive ads in public places. It'll end up useful for niche things but not the average computer user.
Secondly, I don't really see the practicality of this. Kinect needs space, An X-box is typically in the middle of your living room but your P.C. is usually in an office or study connected to a relatively small monitor which makes standing a few feet away from it rather impractical. Unless they expect people to completely change how they use their computer to accommodate their tech (which is rather ambitious) I don't expect this to be very successful.
The only thing I really see this being used extensively for are new programs or applications such as interfaces for disabled people or robotic controllers or maybe even for interactive ads in public places. It'll end up useful for niche things but not the average computer user.
Well to add with all the other idea's people have for this thing, why not turn it into a scanner of sorts, i remember someone mentioning real-estate agents using it for 3d environment scanning for business purposes, why not have it be able to scan objects and use that scanned image for 3D modeling, might save some time rather than just creating some 3D objects from scratch (I say some because there are some objects that cannot be scanned, like say a unique dragon design).
So just curious, will this gadget download some type of spy-ware program onto my computer without my knowledge, cause I can't help but feel this thing would hijack my computer and start developing sentience...... to kill all humans.
Captcha: Remain calm...... oh the irony.
So just curious, will this gadget download some type of spy-ware program onto my computer without my knowledge, cause I can't help but feel this thing would hijack my computer and start developing sentience...... to kill all humans.
Captcha: Remain calm...... oh the irony.
"The glorious PC Gaming Master Race rejects your worthless motion sensor and Orwellian spy device. Why would I want motion controls? I have more keys than God on this thing."
Basically this. i cant think of a situation i would ever ever need a kinect. if i wanted voice commands i already got programs that do that, better.
Capcha: Wild and woolly
No, im not fuckig goats dam it.
Basically this. i cant think of a situation i would ever ever need a kinect. if i wanted voice commands i already got programs that do that, better.
yu know a year ago i woudlhave thught your joking. then windows 8 came out and now i think your not.RatherDull said:
Capcha: Wild and woolly
No, im not fuckig goats dam it.
I guess by now its no secret that Bill Gates is mad. It has helped him in the past, but now it does not seem to apply any longer.Sonic Doctor said:
Cool news, some notes:
- It would be relevant to say that the Xbox360 kinect has both private and M$ drivers for PC, like right now.
- The current kinect is used mainly for scientific and artistic endeavours, with cool results. Your readers seem utterly lost as to why people bought kinects for their PCs.
I really feel this should have been mentioned in your article.
- It would be relevant to say that the Xbox360 kinect has both private and M$ drivers for PC, like right now.
- The current kinect is used mainly for scientific and artistic endeavours, with cool results. Your readers seem utterly lost as to why people bought kinects for their PCs.
I really feel this should have been mentioned in your article.
I will say no, you are not the only one, but this an opinion that can only be qualified as utterly uninformed. Detecting an illegal use of kinect capabilities in your PC would be more or less trivial, and would lead to a massive lawsuit against M$; it's like saying you fear the army because it will turn US into a fascist country or to fly due terrorist, while not impossible scenarios they are so implausible it's hilarious to take them seriously.Nowhere Man said:
As for what to do with it? OBV not play games, but cool hacks for sience, arts and the lulz, like this: http://www.kinecthacks.com/top-10-best-kinect-hacks/
The old kinect was a godsend to some university AI and robotic projects, ez, cheaper than the options and very functional. I was very tempted to buy it just to digitalize shit, back when I modeled in 3D in my free time.