Microsoft - Kinect Adapter for Xbox One S and Windows PC - Black

Unfortunately the new Xbox One Slim models don't have a USB 3.0 B-Type connector port for a Kinect version 2. (That's the Kinect for an Xbox One). So it requires this powered adapter. Works fine. But at $40.00 bucks, it is way over priced. Be sure to mount the adapter power supply so that the weight of it doesn't pull the cable out of the back of the Slim. BTW, the original Kinects sold with the Xbox 360's won't work on a slim . See important note below - if you already own an older Xbox One with a Kinect (and registered it with MS, or will register it): !!!!! Found this on the MS Support Xbox site: "For users upgrading from original Xbox One to Xbox One S - For a limited time, the Kinect Adapter will be available for free to customers who have an original Xbox One console, an Xbox One Kinect Sensor, and an Xbox One S console. You will need the serial number for all three devices to get the free Xbox Kinect Adapter. To request your free Kinect Adapter, use the online Kinect Adapter fulfillment form." I upgraded and didn't know about this until after I already bought the Kinect Adapter :-( I just registered my new Slim, filled out the forms and a free Kinect adapter for my Slim is on the way. (Now what to do with the spare adapter....)

Perfect to attach your kinect to the XBOX ONE S...

When I purchased the New XBox One for my daughter for Christmas, I didn't realize there were different versions. I bought the XBox One S. And the Kinect she has would not work on the "S" version without the use of an adapter. I was so thankful that the best buy employee I spoke to understood what I needed, as I am not very savvy when it comes to all the video game stuff out there. He quickly showed me what I needed online and ordered it for me. I received in a few days later and my daughter had no problems at all hooking it up. She is 15. by the way. So she was very happy, and I was very happy.

Microsoft is offering free adapters to anyone who upgraded from and original xbox one to an xbox one s the fact that the one S does not have a Kinect plugin directly out of the box amazes me, how can a company who once pushed the Kinect as much as they did just give up on it. However this has nothing to do with the performance of the adapter itself. Rant over. The adapter itself works quite well, a little big for my taste intact it makes the joy of not having a charging block for the power supply completely taken away. If your upgrading from a Xbox 360 and feel like you use your Kinect then I can recommend this product enough.

This is needed to hook the Kinect the Xbox One S. I think it should come with the Kinect though. I shouldn't have to pay $99 for the Kinect and $49 for the adapter. I think that is ridiculous.

This is a component that should have been a part of the Xbox one. I was not even aware that you needed this until I tried connect my Kinect. Just another way for Microsoft to get you for another $40.00. The component works as it should, no complaints there.

I had to invest in the Kinect adapter after upgrading to the Xbox One S in order to use the work out programs. It took a few tries before the sensor actually worked correctly and updated by having to unplug and replug in the adapter to reset it. I haven't tried it with my computer yet but I would assume it works the same. I would've rated it higher if I didn't have any initial issues installing it and still experience some issues with the audio when it doesn't recognize any voices giving it demands.

I had a Day One Xbox One that I just upgraded. I took the Kinect to the Xbox One X to keep Skype functionality, and easy sign on. Bonus is that the cord they give you also extends the length of the original by several feet, allowing me to bury the cord much easier than I was previously able to. If you want to take Kinect with you, you need this cord, as the Xbox One S and X ditch the dedicated Kinect port on the back of the console.