The next-generation version of the EyeToy can record VGA-quality video at 60 frames per second, but Sony's still mum on an exact price or release date.
Sony announced that its Eye camera/microphone accessory for the PlayStation 3 will be hitting store shelves this summer. The Eye comes as a follow up to Sony's EyeToy, which was released for the Playstation 2. The Eye features a USB camera that can record up to 120 frames per second with a resolutions of 320 by 240, or at 60 fps at VGA resolution. According to Sony, these frame rates will ensure smooth footage, and we'd tend to agree, though we'd love to see a higher pixel count, something in the HD range. The camera also features a low-light option and a two position zoom lens that can capture close-ups and wider-angle full body shots.
The Eye includes a noise-cancelling microphone, which Sony claims will reduce background noise and focus on voices for smoother, more accurate speech recognition. The Eye's four-microphone array offers multidirectional voice location tracking, so you can ditch the headset and just talk normally.
In addition to using the Eye for interactive and social online gaming, the Eye can also be use to create personal videos and photos that you can save to your PS3's hard drive. Sony will include EyeCreate editing software, which will allow you to store photos and add visual effects to your pics.
The Sony Playstation Eye is set to arrive this summer, but there's still no word on pricing.
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