Xbox One Manual Reportedly Leaked
The guide reveals the minimum distance required between Kinect and users.
A Portuguese version of the quick installation guide portion of the Xbox One manual has reportedly been leaked, revealing some specific figures about Kinect that prospective buyers may find useful.
Microsoft has discussed the improved viewing angle of the version of Kinect that ships with Xbox One in the past, but without providing specifics. According to this leaked manual, which was posted on NeoGAF and can be seen here, the minimum distance required between players and Kinect is 1.4 meters, or about 4.59 feet. That’s a marked improvement over the suggested 6 feet/1.8 meter minimum distance for the Xbox 360’s Kinect sensor, and should make using the device in small rooms more feasible. The manual also notes the Kinect should sit somewhere between 0.6 meters (1.97 feet) and 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) above the floor.