What I don't get is why they care. It's not gonna be popular on other platforms unless the other platforms build in interface support for the Kinect capacities.

What I don't get is why they care. It's not gonna be popular on other platforms unless the other platforms build in interface support for the Kinect capacities. Having drivers is interesting for hackers and researchers, but sales to those guys are never going to be a drop in the bucket of normal sales.