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{{about|the PlayStation 2 accessory and associated video game series|the PlayStation 3 accessory|PlayStation Eye|the PlayStation 4 accessory|PlayStation Camera}}
{| border=1 align="right" cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 width=250 style="margin-left:3em; margin-bottom: 2em;"
{{short description|Webcam for the PlayStation 2}}
{{Infobox information appliance
| name = EyeToy
| logo = Eyetoy logo.svg
| image = PS2-Eyetoy.jpg
| caption =
| developer = [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]
| manufacturer = [[Logitech]], Namtai
| family = [[PlayStation]]
| type = [[Webcam]]
| generation = [[Sixth generation of video game consoles|Sixth]]
| releasedate = 2003
| connectivity = [[Universal Serial Bus|USB 1.1]]<ref name="specifications">EyeToy specifications, published by Sony with EyeToy instruction manual.</ref> <small>([[Universal Serial Bus#USB-A|type-A]])</small>
| platform = [[PlayStation 2]]
| camera = 320×240&nbsp;[[pixels]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/11/03/eyetoy-innovation-and-beyond/comment-page-2/#comment-478157|title=EyeToy, Innovation and Beyond|first=Richard|last=Marks|date=2010-11-03|publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment America]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006175554/http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/11/03/eyetoy-innovation-and-beyond/comment-page-2/|archive-date=2016-10-06|access-date=2010-12-01}}</ref> capable of 640×480 pixels with [[#Use with personal computers|custom drivers]].
| dimensions = {{convert|44|*|53|*|89|mm|in|abbr=on}}<ref name="specifications"/>
| weight = {{convert|173|g|oz|abbr=on}}<ref name="specifications"/><!--
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|data1={{convert|2|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name="specifications"/>
|label2=Power&nbsp;draw
|data2=50&nbsp;[[ampere|mA]]<ref name="specifications"/>
|label3=Lenshead
|data3=Manual focus ring
|label4=Sensor
|data4=[[OmniVision Technologies|OV]]7648<ref name="specifications"/>
|label5=Chip
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}}
| successor = [[PlayStation 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 [[Game controller#Motion sensing|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 [[Personal computer|PC]] camera, although some programmers have written unofficial [[Device driver|drivers]] for it.<ref name="drivers">{{cite web |url=http://sourceforge.net/projects/eocp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090615084321/http://sourceforge.net/projects/eocp |title=Eyetoy On Computer Project |archive-date=15 June 2009 |website=[[SourceForge]]}}</ref> The EyeToy is compatible with the [[PlayStation 3]] and can be used for [[Videotelephony|video chatting]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/network/friends |title=PlayStation.com - PLAYSTATION®3 - Network - friends |date=2008-11-09 |access-date=2013-01-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081109073458/http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/network/friends |archive-date=November 9, 2008 }}</ref> As of November 6, 2008, the EyeToy has sold 10.5 million units worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=20975|title=In-Depth: Eye To Eye - The History Of EyeToy|last=Kim|first=Tom|date=2008-11-06|publisher=[[Gamasutra]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823204426/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=20975|archive-date=2017-08-23|url-status=live|access-date=2008-11-15}}</ref>

==History==
The EyeToy was conceived by Richard Marks in 1999, after witnessing a demonstration of the PlayStation 2 at the 1999 [[Game Developers Conference]] in [[San Jose, California]].<ref name="NYT">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/13/technology/smile-gamers-you-re-in-the-picture.html|title=Smile, Gamers: You're in the Picture|last=Robischon|first=Noah|periodical=[[The New York Times]]|date=13 November 2003 |access-date=2009-06-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417105324/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/13/technology/smile-gamers-you-re-in-the-picture.html|archive-date=2018-04-17|url-status=live|publication-date=2003-11-13|pages=G1|issn=0362-4331|oclc=1645522}}</ref> Marks' idea was to enable [[natural user interface]] and [[mixed reality]] video game applications using an inexpensive webcam, using the computational power of the PlayStation 2 to implement [[computer vision]] and [[gesture recognition]] technologies. He joined Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) that year, and worked on the technology as Special Projects Manager for Research and Development.<ref name="LAT">{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-jan-18-fi-eyetoy18-story.html|title=EyeToy Springs From One Man's Vision|last=Pham|first=Alex|periodical=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=2009-06-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305002811/http://articles.latimes.com/2004/jan/18/business/fi-eyetoy18|archive-date=2016-03-05|url-status=live|publication-date=2004-01-18|pages=C1|issn=0458-3035|oclc=3638237}}</ref><ref name="Stanford">{{cite video|people=Richard Marks|date=2004-01-21|title=EyeToy: A New Interface for Interactive Entertainment|url=http://lang.stanford.edu/courses/ee380/2003-2004/040121-ee380-100.wmv|format=Windows Media v7|publisher=[[Stanford University]]|access-date=2009-06-20|time=08:22|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110415163216/http://lang.stanford.edu/courses/ee380/2003-2004/040121-ee380-100.wmv|archive-date=2011-04-15}}</ref>

Marks' work drew the attention of [[Phil Harrison]], then Vice President of Third Party Relations and Research and Development at SCEA. Soon after being promoted to Senior Vice President of Product Development at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) in 2000, Harrison brought Marks to the division's headquarters in London to demonstrate the technology to a number of developers. At the demonstration, Marks was joined with Ron Festejo of [[Psygnosis]]<ref name="Stanford" /> (which would later merge to become [[London Studio]]) to begin developing a software title using the technology, which would later become ''[[EyeToy: Play]]''. Originally called the iToy (short for "interactive toy") by the London branch, the webcam was later renamed to the EyeToy by Harrison. It was first demonstrated to the public at the PlayStation Experience event in August 2002 with four [[minigame]]s.<ref name="LAT" />

Already planned for release in Europe, the EyeToy was picked by SCE's Japanese and American branches after the successful showing at the PlayStation Experience. In 2003, EyeToy was released in a bundle with ''EyeToy: Play'': in Europe on July 4, and in North America on November 4. By the end of the year, the EyeToy sold over 2 million units in Europe and 400,000 units in the United States.<ref name="LAT" /> On February 11, 2004, the EyeToy was released in Japan.

==Design==
The camera is mounted on a pivot, allowing for positioning. Focusing the camera is performed by rotating a ring around the [[Camera lens|lens]]. It comes with two [[LED]] lights on the front. A blue light turns on when the PS2 is on, indicating that it is ready to be used, while the red light flashes when there is insufficient light in the room. It also contains a built-in microphone.

The original logo and product design for the camera was designed by Sony employee Oliver Wright. A second, newer model of the EyeToy was also made, but sports a smaller size and silver casing.<ref name="oncomputer">Drivers for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Linux]] free and with support from: [http://eyetoy8057.sourceforge.net/cms/ Archived copy] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070327192750/http://eyetoy8057.sourceforge.net/cms/|date=March 27, 2007}}</ref> Apart from smaller electronics, no internal improvements had been made to the new model, and its functionality stayed the same as the old EyeToy.<ref>{{cite web | title=Eyetoy black/silver, whats the difference? | website=NeoGAF | date=8 November 2006 | url=https://www.neogaf.com/threads/eyetoy-black-silver-whats-the-difference.127932/ | access-date=4 April 2023}}</ref>

==Use with personal computers==
Since the EyeToy is essentially a [[webcam]] inside a casing designed to match the PlayStation 2 and it uses a [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] 1.1 protocol and USB plug, it is possible to make it work on other systems relatively easily. Drivers have been created to make it work with many computer [[operating systems]], however, [[Linux]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://github.com/torvalds/linux/blob/master/drivers/media/usb/gspca/ov519.c|title = Torvalds/Linux| website=[[GitHub]] |date = 16 October 2021}}</ref> is the only OS that has drivers installed yet no official drivers have been offered by Namtai, Logitech, or Sony for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[macOS]], or [[Linux]]. The type of driver required depends on the model of the EyeToy camera. There are three different models:

*SLEH-00030
*SLEH-00031
*SCEH-0004

The model information is included in a label on the bottom of the camera.

In these custom drivers, the red LED that normally signals inadequate lighting is used as the active recording indicator. The blue LED is lit when the EyeToy is plugged into the computer.

==Games==

{{Main|List of games compatible with EyeToy}}

===Designed for EyeToy===
The following games require the EyeToy to play.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Game title !! Year released !! Developer !! Publisher
!colspan=2 style="color: white; background: black;"|[[Image:EyeToy.jpg|250px|EyeToy logo]]
|-
|-
| ''[[EyeToy: Play]]'' || July 4, 2003 (Europe)<br>November 4, 2003 (North America) || [[London Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]
|colspan=2 align=center|[[Image:EyeToy.JPG|240px]]<br>
''An '''EyeToy''' on a PS2 Slim''
|-
|-
| ''[[EyeToy: Groove]]'' || November 14, 2003 (Europe)<br>April 20, 2004 (North America) || [[London Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]
!colspan=2 align=center|Specifications {{ref|specifications}}
|-
|-
| ''Kaiketsu Zorori Mezase! Itazura King'' || April 28, 2004 (Japan) || [[Bandai]] || [[Bandai]]
|Platform:
|[[PlayStation 2]]
|-
|-
| ''U-Move Super Sports'' || July 15, 2004 (Japan)<br>October 22, 2004 (Europe) || [[Konami]] || [[Konami]]
|Interface:
|[[USB]]
|-
|-
| ''[[EyeToy: Monkey Mania]]'' || August 4, 2004 (Japan)<br>March 18, 2005 (Europe) || [[Japan Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]
|Connector:
|USB 1.1
|-
|-
| ''[[Nicktoons Movin']]'' || October 21, 2004 (North America)<br>November 26, 2004 (Europe) || [[Mass Media Games|Mass Media]] || [[THQ]]
|Power consumption
|50 [[ampere|mA]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Sega Superstars]]'' || October 22, 2004 (Europe)<br>November 2, 2004 (North America)<br>November 11, 2004 (Japan) || [[Sonic Team]] || [[Sega]]
|Dimensions:
|44 × 53 × 89&nbsp;mm
|-
|-
| ''[[EyeToy: AntiGrav]]'' || November 9, 2004 (North America)<br>March 2005 (Europe) || [[Harmonix]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]
|Weight:
|173 g
|-
|-
| ''[[EyeToy: Play 2]]'' || November 5, 2004 (Europe)<br>August 16, 2005 (North America) || [[London Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]
|Cable length:
|2 m
|-
|-
| ''Bakufuu Slash! Kizna Arashi'' || November 14, 2004 (Japan) || [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]
|Resolution:
|640×480 pixels
|-
|-
| ''Disney Move'' || November 19, 2004 (Europe) || [[Artificial Mind & Movement]] || [[Buena Vista Games]]
|Lenshead:
|Manual focus ring
|-
|-
| ''Card Captor Sakura: Sakura-Chan to Asobo!'' || December 2, 2004 (Japan) || NHK Software || NHK Software
|Sensor:
|OV7468
|-
|-
| ''Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Assemble! Motion Bo-bobo'' || December 16, 2004 (Japan) || [[Hudson Soft]] || [[Hudson Soft]]
|Chip:
|OV519
|-
|-
| ''EyeToy: EduKids'' || January 20, 2005 (Korea) || [[Sony Computer Entertainment|SCE Korea]]<br>Arisu Media || [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment Korea]]
|colspan=2|''This article is part of the [[PlayStation 2]] series''
|-
| ''EyeToy: Chat'' || February 11, 2005 (Europe) || [[London Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment Europe]]
|-
| ''EyeToy: Tales'' || March 2005 (Korea) || [[Sony Computer Entertainment|SCE Korea]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment Korea]]
|-
| '' Onmyou Taisenki - Byakko Enbu'' || March 31, 2005 (Japan) || [[Matrix Software]] || [[Bandai]]
|-
| ''C@M-Station'' || April 28, 2005 || Arduc || Arduc
|-
| ''[[Yetisports|YetiSports Arctic Adventures]]'' || July 2005 (Europe) || Pirate Games || [[JoWooD Productions]]
|-
| ''[[EyeToy: Kinetic]]'' || September 23, 2005 (Europe)<br>November 8, 2005 (North America) || [[London Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]
|-
| ''[[SpyToy]]'' || October 14, 2005 (Europe)<br>November 15, 2005 (North America) || [[London Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]
|-
| ''[[EyeToy: Play 3]]'' || November 4, 2005 (Europe) || [[London Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment Europe]]
|-
| ''Rhythmic Star!'' || March 10, 2006 (Europe) || [[Namco]] || [[Ignition Entertainment]]/[[Namco]]
|-
| ''Clumsy Shumsy'' || October 27, 2006 (Europe) ||Phoenix Games||Phoenix Games
|-
| ''EyeToy: Kinetic Combat'' || November 17, 2006 (Europe) || [[London Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment Europe]]
|-
| ''EyeToy Play: Sports'' || December 31, 2006 (Europe) || [[London Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment Europe]]
|-
| ''Bob the Builder'' || August 23, 2007 (Europe) || [[Atomic Planet Entertainment]] || [[Mastertronic Group]]
|-
| ''[[Thomas & Friends|Thomas & Friends: A Day at the Races]]'' || August 24, 2007 (Europe) || Broadsword Interactive || [[Mastertronic Group]]
|-
| ''EyeToy Play: Astro Zoo'' || November 2, 2007 (Europe) || [[London Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment Europe]]
|-
| ''EyeToy Play: Hero'' || 2008 (Europe) || [[London Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment Europe]]
|-
| ''EyeToy Play: PomPom Party'' || 2008 (Europe) || [[London Studio]] || [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment Europe]]
|}
|}


===Enhanced with EyeToy===
The '''EyeToy''' is a color [[digital camera]] device for the [[PlayStation 2]] similar to a [[webcam]]. The technology uses [[computer vision]] to process images taken by the camera. This allows players to interact with games using motion, colour detection and also, through the in-built [[microphone]], sound.
These games may be used with the EyeToy optionally. They typically have an "Enhanced with EyeToy" or "EyeToy Enhanced" label on the box.

*''[[AFL Premiership 2005]]'' ([[Transmission Games|IR Gurus]], 2005)
The camera is manufactured by [[Logitech]], although newer Eye Toys are manufactured by [[Nam Tai]]. The camera is mainly used for playing Eye Toy games developed by Sony and other companies. It is not intended for use as a normal PC camera, although some people have developed unofficial drivers for it {{ref|pcdrivers}}
*''[[AFL Premiership 2006]]'' (IR Gurus, 2006)

*''[[AFL Premiership 2007]]'' (IR Gurus, 2007)
==History==
*''[[AND 1 Streetball]]''
The EyeToy was originally thought of by Dr Richard Marks, who had the idea of connecting a [[web camera]] to a PlayStation 2 and using it to play games with. The idea of using cameras in games is not new, as used previously in many arcade games and toys such as the [[Game Boy Camera]], but with the resolution of modern cameras and the processing power of the PlayStation 2 there were new ideas possible. The idea was taken up by S.C.E.E. London Studio, who showed a concept in [[2002]] with four games. The idea was a success and the hardware was released in Europe in July [[2003]] along with its first real game, ''[[EyeToy: Play]]''. The sequel to the EyeToy will come out in late [[2006]] with [[High-definition]] capabilities and supported by the [[PlayStation 3]].

==Design==
The EyeToy features a compact design which is intended to be placed on top of the console or television. The camera is mounted on a pivot, allowing for easy positioning and focusing; focusing the camera is performed by rotating a ring around the lens. It comes with two [[LED]] lights on the front. A blue light turns on when the PS2 is on, indicating that it is ready to be used, while the red light flashes when there is insufficient light in the room. There is also a microphone built in, for uses such as recording a short video message for someone. There is a second model of the camera with the same features only sporting a smaller size and silver caseing.

==Technical limitations==
Due to the camera's need to "see" the player as they play, the camera can be very finicky about how much light is in the room. Different games have a different tolerance for varying light conditions, with the most touchy of them all being [[EyeToy: Antigrav]]. To help let the player know when there is not enough light, there is a red LED on the front of the camera that flashes when it is too dark. This is limited by the fact that it will not flash red when only some of the screen is too dark to detect.

In response to these limitations, Sony has filed a patent for a "wand" controller capable of illuminating different coloured LEDs in order to communicate the controller's position and simple commands to the camera. [http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7890]

==Technical Information==
The eyetoy USB Camera is an OmniVision OV519 Video Device

The sensor used by it is an OmniVision OV7648

When plugged into a PC USB port it is detected as a Logitech Web Camera.
To be able to use it as a PC webcam however, you must have the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EyeToy#ref_pcdrivers correct drivers]. These drivers are easily available on the internet, mostly with instructions.

==Games==
[[Image:Eyetoybox.jpg|right|thumb|The EyeToy Box. Games can optionally come with an Eye Toy included.]]

===Designed for EyeToy===
*''[[EyeToy: Play]]'' (Sony, 2003)
*''[[EyeToy: Groove]]'' (Sony, 2003)
*''[[EyeToy: Antigrav]]'' (Sony, 2004)
*''[[Sega SuperStars]]'' ([[Sega]], 2004)
*''[[U Move Super Sports]]'' ([[Konami]], 2004)
*''[[EyeToy: Chat]]'' ([[Sony]], 2004) - a videophone system for use with the network adaptor
*''[[EyeToy: Play 2]]'' ([[Sony]], 2004)
*''[[Disney Move]]'' ([[Ubisoft]], 2004)
*''[[Nicktoons Movin']]'' ([[THQ]], 2004)
*''[[EyeToy: Monkey Mania]]'' ([[Sony]], 2005)
*''[[EyeToy: Kinetic]]'' (Sony, 2005)
*''[[EyeToy: Tales]]'' (Sony, TBA)
*''[[EyeToy: EduKids]]'' (Sony, 2005)
*''[[EyeToy: Fight]]'' (Sony, TBA)
*''[[EyeToy: Play 3]]'' (Sony, 2005)
*''[[EyeToy: Operation Spy]]'' (Sony, 2005)
*''[[Eyedentify]]'' (Sony, TBA) (PlayStation 3)
*''[[Clumsy Shumsy]]'' (Phoenix Games Ltd. [UK/NL], 2005)
*''[[Rhythmic Star]]'' ([[Namco]], 2006)

===Optional EyeToy features===
These games have an "EyeToy Enhanced" label on the box.
*''[[SingStar]]'' ([[Sony]], [[2004]]) - singers can optionally see themselves when singing
*''[[SingStar Party]]'' ([[Sony]]) - singers can optionally see themselves when singing
*''[[SingStar Pop]]'' ([[Sony]]) - singers can optionally see themselves when singing
*''[[SingStar 80's]]'' ([[Sony]]) - singers can optionally see themselves when singing
*''[[SingStar Rocks]]'' ([[Sony]]) - singers can optionally see themselves when singing
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video_game)|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' ([[EA]], 2004) - features EyeToy minigames
*''[[Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME (North America)|Dance Dance Revolution Extreme]]'' / ''Dancing Stage Fusion'' ([[Konami]], 2004)
*''[[The Urbz: Sims in the City]]'' ([[EA]], 2004) - players can have their faces on in-game billboards
*''[[Jackie Chan Adventures]]'' (Sony, 2004) - features Eye Toy minigames
*''[[LMA Manager|LMA Manager 2005]]'' ([[Codemasters]], 2004) - players can have their pictures on in-game newspapers
*''[[Get On Da Mic]]'' ([[Eidos Interactive|Eidos]], 2004) - players can see their performance
*''[[SingStar|SingStar Party]]'' ([[Sony]], 2004)
*''[[The Polar Express]]'' ([[THQ]], 2004)
*''[[AFL Premiership 2005]]'' (Sony. Also see section Cameo.)
*''[[The Sims 2]]'' (console versons)
*''[[Buzz! The Music Quiz]]'' ([[Sony]], late 2005)
*''[[Buzz! The Music Quiz]]'' ([[Sony]], late 2005)
*''[[Burnout Paradise]]'' ([[Criterion Games|Criterion]], 2008) - When you start the game for the first time on the PS3, it can use the Eyetoy to take a picture to be used on the License card.
*''[[Buzz! The Big Quiz]]'' ([[Sony]], March 2006)
*''[[Buzz! The Big Quiz]]'' ([[Sony]], March 2006)
*''[[CMT Presents: Karaoke Revolution Country]]''

*''[[Dance Dance Revolution Extreme (North America)]]'' ([[Konami]], 2004) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.

*''[[DDR Festival Dance Dance Revolution]]'' (Konami, 2004) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
Note: AFL Premiership 2005 is only available in Australia.
*''[[Dancing Stage Fusion]]'' (Konami, 2004) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
*''[[Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2]]'' (Konami, 2005) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
*''[[Dancing Stage Max]]'' (Konami, 2005) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
*''[[Dance Dance Revolution Strike]]'' (Konami, 2006) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
*''[[Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova (North America)]]'' (Konami, 2006) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
*''[[Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova]]'' (Konami, 2007) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
*''[[Dancing Stage SuperNova (Europe)]]'' (Konami, 2007) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
*''[[Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova 2 (North America)]]'' (Konami, 2007) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
*''[[Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova 2]]'' (Konami, 2008) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
*''[[Dance Dance Revolution X|Dance Dance Revolution X (North America)]]'' (Konami, 2008) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
*''[[Dance Dance Revolution X2 (2009 video game)|Dance Dance Revolution X2 (North America)]]'' (Konami, 2009) – EyeToy mini games, players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
*''[[Dance Factory (game)|Dance Factory]]'' – players can optionally see themselves dancing, additional mode with 2 camera targets.
*''[[DT Racer]]'' (XS Games, 2005) – Take a photo using the EyeToy camera and use as driver licence photo in-game and during races in first-person view you can see your reflection in the rear-view mirror.
*''[[Formula One 05]]'' ([[Sony]], mid-2004)
*''[[Flow: Urban Dance Uprising]]''
*''[[Gaelic Games: Football]]''
*''[[Get On Da Mic]]'' ([[Eidos Interactive]], 2004) – players can see their performance
*''[[Gran Turismo 4]]'' - used to unlock the [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] One concept car, intended for buyers of a Nike limited edition of the game
*''[[Gretzky NHL 2005]]''
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' (Electronic Arts, 2004) – features EyeToy minigames
*''[[Jackie Chan Adventures]]'' (Sony, 2004) – features Eye Toy minigames
*''[[Karaoke Revolution Party]]''
*''[[Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol]]''
*''[[Lemmings (video game)|Lemmings]]'' ([[Team17]], 2006)
*''[[L'eredità]]'' ([[Milestone srl]], 2003) – used for player avatars
*''[[LittleBigPlanet (PlayStation 3)|LittleBigPlanet]]'' ([[Media Molecule]], 2008) – Although released on the PS3 and designed for PlayStation Eye, it is EyeToy compatible. Players can take pictures to be used as in-game stickers for placement on walls and other surfaces
*''[[LMA Manager|LMA Manager 2005]]'' ([[Codemasters]], 2004) – players can have their pictures on in-game newspapers
*''[[MLB 2005]]''
*''[[MLB 2006]]'' – used to create a player
*''[[MLB '06: The Show]]''
*''[[MLB '07: The Show]]''
*''[[MLB '08: The Show]]''
*''[[MLB '09: The Show]]''
*''[[MLB 10: The Show]]''
*''[[MLB 11: The Show]]''
*''[[NBA 07]]''
*''[[Racing Battle: C1 Grand Prix]]'' ([[Genki (company)|Genki]], 2005) – Used to capture textures to be used as car stickers in the bodypaint interface
*[[SingStar|''SingStar'' series]] ([[Sony]], 2004–2008) – singers can optionally see themselves when singing
*''[[The Sims 2 (console video game)|The Sims 2]]'' – players can take pictures of themselves, then put it on the wall or make their Sims paint it
*''[[Stuart Little 3: Big Photo Adventure]]''
*''[[The Polar Express (video game)|The Polar Express]]'' ([[THQ]], 2004)
*''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]''
*''[[The Urbz: Sims in the City]]'' (Electronic Arts, 2004) – players can have their faces on in-game billboards
*''[[This Is Football 2005]]''
*''[[Tony Hawk's American Wasteland]]'' ([[Activision]]) – Used to import the player's face onto a created skater.
*''[[Tony Hawk's Underground 2]]'' (Activision, 2004) – Player can capture an image of their face and map it onto their character.
*''[[Vib-Ripple]]'' (''[[NanaOn-Sha]]'', 2004) — Players can take photos, and use them as stages.
*''[[Yetisports|YetiSports Arctic Adventures]]'' ([[JoWood Productions]], 2005) – EyeToy multi-player games
*''[[Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Party Edition]]'' (Eidos Interactive, late 2006) – players can have their 'mugshots' on a winning check
*''[[World Tour Soccer 2006]]''


==Cameo==
==Cameo==
''EyeToy: Cameo'' is a system for allowing players to include their own images as [[Avatar (virtual reality)|avatars]] in other games. Games that support the feature include a sophisticated head scanning program that can be used to generate a 3D model of the player's head. Once stored on a memory card, this file is then available in games that support the Cameo feature. ''EyeToy: Cameo'' licenses the head creation technology from ''Digimask''.
''EyeToy: Cameo'' is a system for allowing players to include their own images as [[Avatar (virtual reality)|avatars]] in other games. Games that support the feature include a head scanning program that can be used to generate a 3D model of the player's head. Once stored on a memory card, this file is then available in games that support the Cameo feature. ''EyeToy: Cameo'' licenses the head creation technology [[Digimask]].

===Games supporting EyeToy: Cameo===

*''[[This Is Football 2005]]'' (Sony, 2004)
*''[[Tony Hawk's Underground 2]]'' (Activision, 2004)
*''[[EyeToy: Play 2]]'' (Sony, 2004)
*''[[Formula One 05]]'' ([[Sony]], 2005)
*''[[Gretzky NHL 2005]]'' ([[EA]], 2004)
*''[[World Tour Soccer 2006]]'' ([[Sony]], 2005)
*''[[AFL Premiership 2005]]'' (Sony, released early September 2005.)
*''[[Gaelic Games: Football]]''
*''[[MLB 2005]]'' ([[989 Sports]], 2003)
*''[[MLB '06: The Show]]'' (Sony, 2006)
*''[[Karaoke Revolution Party]]'' ([[Konami]], 2005)
*''[[Tony Hawk's American Wasteland]]'' ([[Activision, 2005]])

Note: AFL Premiership 2005 is only available in Australia.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of games compatible with EyeToy]]

*[[List of EyeToy games]]
*[[Mixed reality]]
*[[Dreameye]], the first camera accessory for a home gaming console, used on the Dreamcast
*[[PlayStation Eye]], the successor to the EyeToy for the PlayStation 3
*[[Xbox Live Vision]], a similar camera made for the Xbox 360
*[[Kinect]], a similar device made for the Xbox 360


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}12.[https://youtube/EoylXwZPCms?si=Sq69hlPe9zB9iWU_ The Ugly World of the PS2 EyeToy - Caddicarus] 4 May 2024{{EyeToy series}}
*{{note|specifications}} EyeToy specifications, published by Sony with EyeToy instruction manual.
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*{{note|pcdrivers}} Drivers for PC : [http://www.norbiesworld.co.uk/eyetoy Windows drivers & Tutorial], [http://www.rastageeks.org/ov51x-jpeg/index.php/Main_Page Linux drivers]
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{{Logitech}}
==External links==
*[http://www.eyetoy.com EyeToy official site]
*[http://www.norbiesworld.co.uk/eyetoy Norbie's World] Tutorial and drivers allowing you to use an EyeToy as a PC Webcam

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Latest revision as of 13:01, 21 December 2024

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]

History

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The EyeToy was conceived by Richard Marks in 1999, after witnessing a demonstration of the PlayStation 2 at the 1999 Game Developers Conference in San Jose, California.[6] Marks' idea was to enable natural user interface and mixed reality video game applications using an inexpensive webcam, using the computational power of the PlayStation 2 to implement computer vision and gesture recognition technologies. He joined Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) that year, and worked on the technology as Special Projects Manager for Research and Development.[7][8]

Marks' work drew the attention of Phil Harrison, then Vice President of Third Party Relations and Research and Development at SCEA. Soon after being promoted to Senior Vice President of Product Development at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) in 2000, Harrison brought Marks to the division's headquarters in London to demonstrate the technology to a number of developers. At the demonstration, Marks was joined with Ron Festejo of Psygnosis[8] (which would later merge to become London Studio) to begin developing a software title using the technology, which would later become EyeToy: Play. Originally called the iToy (short for "interactive toy") by the London branch, the webcam was later renamed to the EyeToy by Harrison. It was first demonstrated to the public at the PlayStation Experience event in August 2002 with four minigames.[7]

Already planned for release in Europe, the EyeToy was picked by SCE's Japanese and American branches after the successful showing at the PlayStation Experience. In 2003, EyeToy was released in a bundle with EyeToy: Play: in Europe on July 4, and in North America on November 4. By the end of the year, the EyeToy sold over 2 million units in Europe and 400,000 units in the United States.[7] On February 11, 2004, the EyeToy was released in Japan.

Design

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The camera is mounted on a pivot, allowing for positioning. Focusing the camera is performed by rotating a ring around the lens. It comes with two LED lights on the front. A blue light turns on when the PS2 is on, indicating that it is ready to be used, while the red light flashes when there is insufficient light in the room. It also contains a built-in microphone.

The original logo and product design for the camera was designed by Sony employee Oliver Wright. A second, newer model of the EyeToy was also made, but sports a smaller size and silver casing.[9] Apart from smaller electronics, no internal improvements had been made to the new model, and its functionality stayed the same as the old EyeToy.[10]

Use with personal computers

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Since the EyeToy is essentially a webcam inside a casing designed to match the PlayStation 2 and it uses a USB 1.1 protocol and USB plug, it is possible to make it work on other systems relatively easily. Drivers have been created to make it work with many computer operating systems, however, Linux[11] is the only OS that has drivers installed yet no official drivers have been offered by Namtai, Logitech, or Sony for Microsoft Windows, macOS, or Linux. The type of driver required depends on the model of the EyeToy camera. There are three different models:

  • SLEH-00030
  • SLEH-00031
  • SCEH-0004

The model information is included in a label on the bottom of the camera.

In these custom drivers, the red LED that normally signals inadequate lighting is used as the active recording indicator. The blue LED is lit when the EyeToy is plugged into the computer.

Games

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Main article: List of games compatible with EyeToy

Designed for EyeToy

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The following games require the EyeToy to play.

Game title Year released Developer Publisher
EyeToy: Play July 4, 2003 (Europe)
November 4, 2003 (North America)		 London Studio Sony Computer Entertainment
EyeToy: Groove November 14, 2003 (Europe)
April 20, 2004 (North America)		 London Studio Sony Computer Entertainment
Kaiketsu Zorori Mezase! Itazura King April 28, 2004 (Japan) Bandai Bandai
U-Move Super Sports July 15, 2004 (Japan)
October 22, 2004 (Europe)		 Konami Konami
EyeToy: Monkey Mania August 4, 2004 (Japan)
March 18, 2005 (Europe)		 Japan Studio Sony Computer Entertainment
Nicktoons Movin' October 21, 2004 (North America)
November 26, 2004 (Europe)		 Mass Media THQ
Sega Superstars October 22, 2004 (Europe)
November 2, 2004 (North America)
November 11, 2004 (Japan)		 Sonic Team Sega
EyeToy: AntiGrav November 9, 2004 (North America)
March 2005 (Europe)		 Harmonix Sony Computer Entertainment
EyeToy: Play 2 November 5, 2004 (Europe)
August 16, 2005 (North America)		 London Studio Sony Computer Entertainment
Bakufuu Slash! Kizna Arashi November 14, 2004 (Japan) Sony Computer Entertainment Sony Computer Entertainment
Disney Move November 19, 2004 (Europe) Artificial Mind & Movement Buena Vista Games
Card Captor Sakura: Sakura-Chan to Asobo! December 2, 2004 (Japan) NHK Software NHK Software
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Assemble! Motion Bo-bobo December 16, 2004 (Japan) Hudson Soft Hudson Soft
EyeToy: EduKids January 20, 2005 (Korea) SCE Korea
Arisu Media		 Sony Computer Entertainment Korea
EyeToy: Chat February 11, 2005 (Europe) London Studio Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
EyeToy: Tales March 2005 (Korea) SCE Korea Sony Computer Entertainment Korea
Onmyou Taisenki - Byakko Enbu March 31, 2005 (Japan) Matrix Software Bandai
C@M-Station April 28, 2005 Arduc Arduc
YetiSports Arctic Adventures July 2005 (Europe) Pirate Games JoWooD Productions
EyeToy: Kinetic September 23, 2005 (Europe)
November 8, 2005 (North America)		 London Studio Sony Computer Entertainment
SpyToy October 14, 2005 (Europe)
November 15, 2005 (North America)		 London Studio Sony Computer Entertainment
EyeToy: Play 3 November 4, 2005 (Europe) London Studio Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Rhythmic Star! March 10, 2006 (Europe) Namco Ignition Entertainment/Namco
Clumsy Shumsy October 27, 2006 (Europe) Phoenix Games Phoenix Games
EyeToy: Kinetic Combat November 17, 2006 (Europe) London Studio Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
EyeToy Play: Sports December 31, 2006 (Europe) London Studio Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Bob the Builder August 23, 2007 (Europe) Atomic Planet Entertainment Mastertronic Group
Thomas & Friends: A Day at the Races August 24, 2007 (Europe) Broadsword Interactive Mastertronic Group
EyeToy Play: Astro Zoo November 2, 2007 (Europe) London Studio Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
EyeToy Play: Hero 2008 (Europe) London Studio Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
EyeToy Play: PomPom Party 2008 (Europe) London Studio Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Enhanced with EyeToy

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These games may be used with the EyeToy optionally. They typically have an "Enhanced with EyeToy" or "EyeToy Enhanced" label on the box.

Cameo

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EyeToy: Cameo is a system for allowing players to include their own images as avatars in other games. Games that support the feature include a head scanning program that can be used to generate a 3D model of the player's head. Once stored on a memory card, this file is then available in games that support the Cameo feature. EyeToy: Cameo licenses the head creation technology Digimask.

See also

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References

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  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.
  6. ^ Robischon, Noah (13 November 2003). "Smile, Gamers: You're in the Picture". The New York Times (published 2003-11-13). pp. G1. ISSN 0362-4331. OCLC 1645522. Archived from the original on 2018-04-17. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
  7. ^ a b c Pham, Alex (2004-01-18). "EyeToy Springs From One Man's Vision". Los Angeles Times. pp. C1. ISSN 0458-3035. OCLC 3638237. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
  8. ^ a b Richard Marks (2004-01-21). EyeToy: A New Interface for Interactive Entertainment. Stanford University. Event occurs at 08:22. Archived from the original (Windows Media v7) on 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
  9. ^ Drivers for Windows and Linux free and with support from: Archived copy Archived March 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ "Eyetoy black/silver, whats the difference?". NeoGAF. 8 November 2006. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  11. ^ "Torvalds/Linux". GitHub. 16 October 2021.

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