How to Use an Xbox Vision Camera on a Computer

Microsoft extended the Xbox 360's media and online interactivity possibilities by releasing the Xbox LIVE Vision Camera in 2006. With the camera's release came a slew of new Xbox LIVE features, such as the ability to video chat, send pictures and even broadcast your image during a game, such as in "Uno" or "Texas Hold 'Em." Like other Xbox 360 accessories before it, the Vision Camera is also backward compatible with Windows-based PCs such as Windows XP.

Instructions

1. Turn on your Windows XP PC and wait for it to fully boot.

2. Plug the Xbox LIVE Vision Camera's USB power cord into a powered USB port on the computer. After a few moments, a message will appear in the taskbar asking you to launch the "Found New Hardware Wizard."

3. Click the message in the taskbar to launch the "Found New Hardware Wizard."

4. Follow the steps in the wizard to download the required drivers for the Xbox LIVE Vision Camera. Choose the "Automatic" option when prompted to select a download method. After that, the computer will automatically download the required drivers and the camera will be ready for use.

Tips & Warnings

• The camera only works with Windows XP SP2 or newer, according to Xbox.com.

References

• Microsoft.com: How to Connect an Xbox Live Vision Camera
• Xbox.com: Set Up Xbox Live Vision on Your Windows PC

Resources

• Update.Microsoft.com: SP2 Update