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Does the Xbox One Have a Built-In Camera?

Only the original launch model (2013) included a camera—the Kinect 2.0 sensor. It was bundled initially, then sold separately.

Model Breakdown

  • Xbox One (Original, "VCR"): Proprietary Kinect port on rear. Kinect 2.0 included in Day One bundles; later sold separately.
  • Xbox One S (2016): No Kinect port. Requires a USB adapter (discontinued, rare/expensive) to use Kinect.
  • Xbox One X (2017): No Kinect port. Same USB adapter requirement.
  • Xbox Series X|S: No Kinect support at all.

Current Options for Camera Use

  • Standard USB Webcam: Plug into any USB 3.0 port. Works for Mixer/Twitch streaming (via Twitch app), Skype, and Microsoft Edge. Does not support Kinect features (IR tracking, voice commands, Kinect games).
  • Kinect + Adapter (Legacy): Only on original Xbox One or S/X with the adapter. Microsoft ended Kinect production in 2017.

For streaming, a Logitech C920/C922 or Razer Kiyo via USB is the practical modern solution.


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