Kinect for Windows SDK 2.0

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This release introduces support for the Kinect for Windows v2 sensor, and introduces a broad range of capabilities for developers.


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The Kinect for Windows SDK 2.0 includes the following:
• Drivers for using Kinect v2 sensors on a computer running Windows 8 (x64), Windows 8.1 (x64), and Windows Embedded Standard 8 (x64)
• Application programming interfaces (APIs) and device interfaces
• Code samples

Embedded 8 Standard, Windows 8, Windows 8.1

• Recommended Hardware Configuration
• 64-bit (x64) processor
• 4 GB Memory (or more)
• Physical dual-core 3.1 GHz (2 logical cores per physical) or faster processor
• USB 3.0 controller dedicated to the Kinect for Windows v2 sensor*
• DX11 capable graphics adapter**
• A Microsoft Kinect v2 sensor, which includes a power hub and USB cabling

* If you're adding USB 3.0 functionality to your exisiting PC through a USB 3.0 host controller adapter, please ensure that it is a Windows 8 compliant device and that it supports Gen-2. See the release notes for additional information regarding USB 3.0 compatibility.
** For the current list of good known adapters click here


• Software Requirements
• Visual Studio 2012 or Visual Studio 2013