🎮🔌 Xbox 360 Kinect AC Adapter
(100–240V AC • 12V DC Output • Kinect Sensor Power Supply • USB + Power Splitter)
This adapter provides regulated DC power and USB connectivity for the Xbox 360 Kinect sensor. It is required when using Kinect with the original Xbox 360 models that lack a dedicated Kinect port, and it also enables Kinect use with PCs for development or experimental setups.
🔧 Adapter Form
- Input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Output: 12V DC @ ~1A (for Kinect sensor)
- Connector type:
- Wall plug (AC input)
- Proprietary Kinect power plug
- USB 2.0 type‑A male (for data link to console/PC)
- Common part numbers: 1429, 1432, P37358
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🟦 Xbox 360 Consoles
- Original Xbox 360 (2005–2010) — requires AC adapter for Kinect
- Xbox 360 S (Slim, 2010) — has built‑in Kinect port (adapter optional)
- Xbox 360 E (2013) — has built‑in Kinect port (adapter optional)
🟦 Kinect Sensors
- Kinect for Xbox 360 (Model 1414)
- Kinect for Xbox 360 Slim (Model 1473)
✅ Essential for powering Kinect on consoles without a native Kinect port.
✅ Common Uses
- 🔌 Powering Kinect sensors on original Xbox 360 consoles
- 🧩 Enabling Kinect use with PCs for development/testing
- 🧪 Supporting studio setups where Kinect is used away from the console
- 🧵 Essential entry in the Xbox 360 accessory ecosystem
🧠 Signal Format
- ⚡ Input: Universal AC (100–240V)
- 🔋 Output: 12V DC regulated power for Kinect sensor
- 🔌 Connector: Kinect proprietary plug + USB 2.0 data
- 🔁 Not interchangeable with Xbox One Kinect adapter (different connector and voltage)
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
- 📉 Must match Kinect sensor model — only works with Xbox 360 Kinect, not Xbox One Kinect
- 🔌 Connector is proprietary — not standard USB power
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
- 🧭 Look for “Kinect Sensor” and “Xbox 360” on the device label
- 🔌 Confirm console type — original 360 requires adapter, Slim/E models do not
- 🧪 If Kinect won’t power, check both AC plug and USB data connection
- 🧯 Label clearly to avoid mix‑ups with Xbox One Kinect adapters


