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(Phys.org) —Microsoft has announced at its Build Development Event and via its website a new initiative the company is calling the Kinect for Windows developer kit program. The idea is to entice developers of Kinect applications to apply by offering them special perks. The catch is that only a select few of those who apply will be accepted into the program.
As part of its announcement, Microsoft has made it clear the company is looking for either innovative ideas for project development or established players who will make a big splash when the next generation of the Kinect gaming device makes its debut next year.
Entering the program doesn't come cheap—those who are accepted will have to pay a $399 program fee. For their money, accepted developers will get special access to the Kinect development team at Microsoft (via video chat), access to the new and expanded Software Development Kit (SDK), sample documentation and API information, a prerelease Kinect device, and a final release Kinect device.
Early access to the device and SDK should give those who enter the program a leg up on the competition. Though, developers won't actually get early access until November.
Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2013-06-microsoft-prerelease-kinect-windows-kit.html#jCp
As part of its announcement, Microsoft has made it clear the company is looking for either innovative ideas for project development or established players who will make a big splash when the next generation of the Kinect gaming device makes its debut next year.
Entering the program doesn't come cheap—those who are accepted will have to pay a $399 program fee. For their money, accepted developers will get special access to the Kinect development team at Microsoft (via video chat), access to the new and expanded Software Development Kit (SDK), sample documentation and API information, a prerelease Kinect device, and a final release Kinect device.
Early access to the device and SDK should give those who enter the program a leg up on the competition. Though, developers won't actually get early access until November.
Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2013-06-microsoft-prerelease-kinect-windows-kit.html#jCp
