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Title: The Kinect Genome
Post by: Saniflush on February 23, 2011, 07:59:46 AM
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You've probably seen a few dozen Kinect hack videos on YouTube since its release that lead to various impressive ends. But this spring, Microsoft is releasing a community software developer kit for Windows that will allow basement programmers and individuals to create their own uses for the motion-sensing device.

According to Microsoft, "The starter kit will give academic researchers and enthusiasts access to deep Kinect system capabilities such as audio, system APIs, and direct control of the sensor. "

This access to the device's systems should spawn some even more interesting builds and ideas once given to the public.

This non-commercial SDK gives developers a chance to tinker with the basics, and Microsoft will release a commercial, fully-featured SDK at the non-committal juncture of "later."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho8KVOe_y08&feature=player_embedded

Sony's trying to bust people left and right for hacking right now.. and then here comes Microsoft saying, 'hey, knock yourselves out and have fun.  We are going to see some astounding stuff from these basement badasses.
Title: Re: The Kinect Genome
Post by: GH2001 on March 01, 2011, 08:47:45 PM
I bought the Kinect about a month ago. Pretty awesome. I was impressed by how accurate it is. It does some crazy shit for sure.
Title: Re: The Kinect Genome
Post by: AUJarhead on March 02, 2011, 07:31:10 AM
Quote from: GH2001 on March 01, 2011, 08:47:45 PM
I bought the Kinect about a month ago. Pretty awesome. I was impressed by how accurate it is. It does some crazy shit for sure.

What games do you recommend?  I got the Dance Central game for my daughter, and we like the Kinect Adventures.  But past that?  Which is the best sports game?
Title: Re: The Kinect Genome
Post by: GH2001 on March 02, 2011, 09:18:16 AM
Quote from: AUJarhead on March 02, 2011, 07:31:10 AM
What games do you recommend?  I got the Dance Central game for my daughter, and we like the Kinect Adventures.  But past that?  Which is the best sports game?

The underground fight game is pretty badass. Also got men's fitness workout game. It's ok.