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Xbox 360 Kinect Used Price Guide (2024): What to Pay, Where to Buy & What to Check

The Xbox 360 Kinect has been discontinued since 2017. All units on the market are used. Prices vary by condition, bundle, and region. Below are current realistic ranges (USD/EUR/GBP approximate).

Typical Price Ranges

Condition / Bundle	Price Range	Notes
Kinect Sensor only (tested working)	$15–30 / €15–28 / £12–25	Most common; includes proprietary cable/USB adapter for PC use
Kinect + Xbox 360 S/E Console Bundle	$80–150 / €75–140 / £70–130	Better value if you need the console too
Kinect + Games (Kinect Adventures, Dance Central, Sports)	$25–45	Games add little individual value
New/Sealed (rare)	$60–120+	Collector premium; verify seal authenticity carefully
PC Adapter Cable Only (for Windows)	$5–12	Required to use original 360 Kinect on PC

Where to Buy

eBay: Largest selection. Filter "Sold Items" for real market prices, not asking prices.
Facebook Marketplace / Craigslist / OfferUp: Local pickup — test before paying.
GameStop / CEX / Retro Game Stores: Tested, 30–90 day warranty, higher price.
Amazon (Third-party sellers): Convenient, check seller rating and return policy.
Mercari / Depop / Etsy: Occasional bundles, variable quality.

Buying Checklist (Test Before You Pay)

✅ Plug in and verify: Motor tilt self-test, RGB camera feed, depth stream (infrared dots), microphone array (4 mics).
✅ Cable intact: Proprietary connector (for 360 S/E) or USB adapter cable (for original 360/PC). No fraying.
✅ No cracked lens or scratched IR projector window.
✅ Clean vents — dust kills the tilt motor.
✅ Ask for 14–30 day return window.

PC Use Note

For Kinect for Windows SDK / OpenNI / libfreenect development, you need the PC adapter cable ($5–12 separate) or an Xbox 360 S/E Kinect (has USB 2.0 built-in). The original 2010 Kinect cannot plug directly into a PC — it requires the proprietary power/USB splitter cable.

Model Identification

Model 1414: Original 2010 Kinect (requires AC adapter + USB cable for PC).
Model 1473: Xbox 360 S/Kinect bundle version (single USB cable, no AC adapter needed on S/E consoles).
Model 1517: Xbox 360 E version (identical to 1473).

For PC development, Model 1473/1517 is plug-and-play. For Xbox 360, any model works if you have the correct cable.

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