Can't wait for the new 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 use the form below to apply. Applications must be completed by July 31, 2013, 9:00 A.M. (Pacific Time).

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/kinectforwindowsdev/newdevkit.aspx

Huh. So Kinect for Windows (1.0) was $200. Kinect for Windows 2.0 is $400.

I guess $100 for Kinect 2.0 with an Xbox One isn't so bad.