Answer first
Sensor generation, console generation, adapter and game support are separate facts.
The 2010 Xbox 360 Kinect announcement and Xbox One-era materials establish distinct product contexts. They do not establish that any sensor, adapter or title works across every later console. Source ↗ Source ↗
01 / Console compatibility
| Sensor or console | Documented connection | Practical result |
|---|---|---|
| Kinect for Xbox 360 | Xbox 360 hardware family | Do not use it as an Xbox One or Series sensor |
| Kinect for Xbox One + original Xbox One | Dedicated Kinect port | Supported for Kinect-enabled Xbox One software |
| Kinect for Xbox One + Xbox One S or One X | Xbox Kinect Adapter for USB | Requires the correct adapter and power arrangement |
| Xbox Series X|S | No Kinect support path | Xbox One games that require Kinect are excluded from Series backward compatibility |
Electrical and adapter caution
Do not substitute a power supply or adapter by appearance. Match the exact sensor generation and official adapter model; this guide does not provide cross-generation wiring instructions. Source ↗
Method
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