EyeToy

EyeToy

Developer	Sony Computer Entertainment
Manufacturer	Logitech, Namtai
Product family	PlayStation
Type	Webcam
Generation	Sixth
Release date	2003
Camera	320×240 pixels,[1] capable of 640×480 pixels with custom drivers.
Connectivity	USB 1.1[2] (type-A)
Platform	PlayStation 2
Dimensions	44×53×89 mm (1.7×2.1×3.5 in)[2]
Mass	173 g (6.1 oz)[2]
Cable length	2 m (6.6 ft)[2]
Power draw	50 mA[2]
Lenshead	Manual focus ring
Sensor	OV7648[2]
Chip	OV519[2]
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 motion, color detection, and also sound, through its built-in microphone. It was released in 2003 and in total, it has 28 games.

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]