Hi,
As far as I know, you can create a resource cursors first, and then load it with Windows.UI.Core.CoreCursorType.Custom type and resource ID.
Please check this blog http://blogs.msdn.com/b/devfish/archive/2012/08/02/customcursors-in-windows-8-csharp-metro-applications.aspx
Best regards, Jesse
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