Microsoft Opens Up New Kinect For Windows Developer Kit Program For $399

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Kinect For Windows 2.0

Microsoft today announced the availability of new Kinect for Windows developer kit program that costs just $399. It’s a limited program for developers, so apply soon to get into this awesome dev kit program.

Can’t wait for the new generation Kinect for Windows sensor? You can apply to take part in the Kinect for Windows developer kit program. This program, which begins in November 2013, will provide developers with tools and a pre-release sensor as soon as possible so they can start building new applications before general availability in 2014.

The program fee will be US$399 (or local equivalent) and offers the following benefits:

  • Direct access to the Kinect for Windows engineering team via a private forum and exclusive webcasts

  • Early SDK access (alpha, beta, and any updates along the way to release)

  • Private access to all API and sample documentation

  • A pre-release/alpha sensor

  • A final, released sensor at launch

There are a limited number of spots in the program. Please click the Apply Now button below to apply. Applications must be completed by July 31, 2013, 9:00 A.M. (Pacific Time).

We will begin notifying successful applicants in August.

More info here.

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