Microsoft reportedly kills Kinect for Xbox One

Speaking to Co.Design, Microsoft has reportedly wrapped up production of the Kinect sensor for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

After years of troubled engagement since its unveiling back in 2011, it appears Microsoft's ill-fated Kinect sensor is finally being put to bed. As reported by Co.Design (via The Verge), Microsoft has ended production of the sensor, leaving retailers to sell what remains of stock going forward.

This move comes as little of a surprise, following the dwindling success of the Kinect sensor across its lifetime. While its initial launch on Xbox 360 crowned it one of the fastest-selling devices in all time, beyond the initial boom, the camera and microphone accessory struggled to gain traction.

With growing interesting motion controls last decade, Microsoft's Kinect offered an appealing premise to consumers – players would be the controller. Capitalizing on the success of Nintendo's Wii console in the home, Kinect's depth camera offered unrivaled tracking for consoles at the time. However, without support from developers to push the accessory, its appeal in the living room diminished.

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