From the Manufacturer
EyeToy is a small digital camera that sits on top of your TV and plugs into your PlayStation 2. The motion sensitive camera films you as you stand in front of your TV, putting your image on screen in the middle of the action. Then you use your arms, legs, head, bottom
in fact any part of your body to play the games.
EyeToy is an entirely unique party gaming experience for people of all ages. Incorporating a unique USB camera that utilizes motion-tracking technology, gamers instantly become the main character in their own game as interactive entertainment is taken to a new level. It is simple, yet captivating, and the consumer friendly gameplay makes EyeToy the ultimate "party game" where children, teenagers, young adults, parents, and even grandparents can join in the fun.
Simply by plugging the EyeToy USB Camera into the USB port on the front of the PlayStation 2, the image of the player is projected on-screen, making them the star of the game. The player must use his/her hands, feet, knees and more to play and win the 12 exciting mini-games included on the EyeToy play disc. Each mini-game requires the player to use his/her body in unique ways, from quick jabs to beat back ninjas in Kung Foo, rhythmical feet tapping in Beat Freak, and even high-knees in Soccer Craze. With EyeToys instantly accessible gameplay, the opportunity exists to appeal to a broad range of consumers, regardless of age or gaming frequency.
Additionally, the EyeToy can also be used for video messaging. Users can record up to 60 seconds of personal video messages onto a Memory Card (8MB) for friends and family to review and enjoy. Various backgrounds are available, allowing each message to be specially made for the occasion. A visual indicator will alert others of a saved message.
Key features
- Revolutionary EyeToy USB Camera actually makes the player the "star" of the game.
- Unique motion-tracking technology instantly translates body movement into on-screen interaction!
- The EyeToy gameplay is so intuitive and simple that it appeals to audiences of all ages and experience.
- The EyeToy: play disc has twelve mini-games test players hand-to-eye coordination, rhythmic skills and reflexes, all while giving gamers a good workout.
- Simple creation of video messaging allows anyone to leave a personalized message with the push of a button.
- Playroom feature allows you to manipulate the video feed in a variety of ways such as being surrounded by killer bees, standing in a snow storm, de-materializing or twitching spookily - amongst other options.
- Multiplayer modes offer challenge and a chance to laugh with (and at) friends. Watch as players jump madly, flail their arms and legs, and literally do just about everything to beat your score.
- Funky and hip interface and graphical style appeals to all ages. Some of the mini-games include:
- Wishi-Washi Scrub away the dirty windows in a frantic race against the clock.
- Beat Freak Rhythmically hit the speakers in beat with the music
- Kung Foo Use your martial arts skills to fight off relentless ninjas.
- Soccer Craze - Bounce the ball off every body part to keep it from landing on the ground.
- Boxing Chump Enter the boxing ring and take on the maniacal Big Robo Bro.
- UFO Juggler Dont let those hovering UFOs crash and burn.
