Xbox Live Vision Camera Without Xbox Live? Impossible — Use Standard Webcam

No. The Xbox Live Vision Camera (VGA USB cam, 2006) requires Xbox Live authentication to function.

Why

• Signed Driver: Only loads on Xbox 360 OS after Live handshake.
• No PC Driver: Microsoft never released Windows drivers — appears as "Unknown Device."
• Feature Tie-In: Video chat, gamerpic snap, Uno / Texas Hold'em video — all routed through Live.

Alternatives for PC / Mac / Linux

• Logitech C920 / C922 / Brio — 1080p/60, UVC standard, works everywhere.
• Razer Kiyo — built-in ring light.
• Elgato Facecam — fixed focus, 1080p60, no mic.
• Phone as Webcam: Camo, DroidCam, Continuity Camera (iPhone + Mac).

Don't hunt for Vision Camera drivers — they don't exist. Buy a modern UVC webcam.