EyeToy

This article is about the PlayStation 2 accessory and associated video game series. For the PlayStation 3 accessory, see PlayStation Eye. For the PlayStation 4 accessory, see PlayStation Camera.
EyeToy
DeveloperSony Computer Entertainment
ManufacturerLogitech, Namtai
Product familyPlayStation
TypeWebcam
GenerationSixth
Release date2003
Camera320×240 pixels,[1] capable of 640×480 pixels with custom drivers.
ConnectivityUSB 1.1[2] (type-A)
PlatformPlayStation 2
Dimensions44×53×89 mm (1.7×2.1×3.5 in)[2]
Mass173 g (6.1 oz)[2]
Cable length2 m (6.6 ft)[2]
Power draw50 mA[2]
LensheadManual focus ring
SensorOV7648[2]
ChipOV519[2]
SuccessorPlayStation Eye

The EyeToy is a color webcam for use with the PlayStation 2. Supported games use computer vision and gesture recognition to process images taken by the EyeToy. This allows players to interact with the games using motion, color detection, and also sound, through its built-in microphone. It was released in 2003 and in total, it has 6 million sales .

The camera was manufactured by Logitech, although newer EyeToys were manufactured by Namtai. The camera is mainly used for playing EyeToy games developed by Sony and other companies. It is not intended for use as a normal PC camera, although some programmers have written unofficial drivers for it.[3] The EyeToy is compatible with the PlayStation 3 and can be used for video chatting.[4] As of November 6, 2008, the EyeToy has sold 10.5 million units worldwide.[5]

  1. ^ Marks, Richard (2010-11-03). "EyeToy, Innovation and Beyond". Sony Computer Entertainment America. Archived from the original on 2016-10-06. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g EyeToy specifications, published by Sony with EyeToy instruction manual.
  3. ^ "Eyetoy On Computer Project". SourceForge. Archived from the original on 15 June 2009.
  4. ^ "PlayStation.com - PLAYSTATION®3 - Network - friends". 2008-11-09. Archived from the original on November 9, 2008. Retrieved 2013-01-28.
  5. ^ Kim, Tom (2008-11-06). "In-Depth: Eye To Eye - The History Of EyeToy". Gamasutra. Archived from the original on 2017-08-23. Retrieved 2008-11-15.