Microsoft launched Windows Kinect for $249

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Microsoft formally launched the PC Kinect for Windows today, a suggested retail price of $249. At the same time, Microsoft also provides improved type Kinect hardware and software kit for developers to use.

Through a series of tests, optimization and design, Kinect for Windows can be applied with Windows 7, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Custom Edition developer preview version of the computer.

At present, Kinect for Windows hardware and software suite reservation has planned to launch in 12 countries in the world, the United States, Australia, including Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Mexico, Spain, United kingdom. Microsoft expresses, the coming months will also increase in other areas.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer in the United States of America consumer electronics show said to externals, Microsoft is working with over 200 companies, to develop a unique version of the Windows Kinect application.

Kinect somatosensory controller on Xbox 360 platform was a huge success, with more than 1 year since entering the market, has shipped over 18 million units.

Kinect is Microsoft development based on Xbox body feeling game device, game player can through body movements and voice control game. Its main competitor is Nintendo's new Wii system and the Sony PlayStation Move somatosensory handle.

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