Sony announces Eye Toy
05-13-03, 01:47 PM
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Sony announces Eye Toy
A quirky peripheral...I want this! 
It sounds great for parties...And for $39 you can't go wrong!
E3 2003: Sony Announces The Eye Toy
By Mike Viscel -- Staff Writer
Published 12:24 PM CDT May 13, 2003
Sony shows off a digital camera that works in conjunction with the PS2 and games!
Sony has just announced at their press conference that they will be releasing a new peripheral called the "Eye Toy." The "Eye Toy" looks to work in conjunction with a few video games. Sony showed a few games along with the USB-ready camera: Kung Fu and a game called Wishy Washy, in which you use your hands in as well as the the camera to wash windows.
The "Eye Toy" can also record video messages up to a minute long onto your memory card right out of the box.
The camera seems to support up to 4 people playing simultaneously and will ship with 12 games this October for a retail price of $39.99.
The full transcript it just a click away with all the news from the conference.
It sounds great for parties...And for $39 you can't go wrong! E3 2003: Sony Announces The Eye Toy
By Mike Viscel -- Staff Writer
Published 12:24 PM CDT May 13, 2003
Sony shows off a digital camera that works in conjunction with the PS2 and games!
Sony has just announced at their press conference that they will be releasing a new peripheral called the "Eye Toy." The "Eye Toy" looks to work in conjunction with a few video games. Sony showed a few games along with the USB-ready camera: Kung Fu and a game called Wishy Washy, in which you use your hands in as well as the the camera to wash windows.
The "Eye Toy" can also record video messages up to a minute long onto your memory card right out of the box.
The camera seems to support up to 4 people playing simultaneously and will ship with 12 games this October for a retail price of $39.99.
The full transcript it just a click away with all the news from the conference.
05-13-03, 01:57 PM
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Nope. I dislike PS2, not PS1. This Eye Toy sounds stupid "Wishy Washy, in which you use your hands in as well as the the camera to wash windows." Wow...now kids can learn how to do be a bum!
05-13-03, 01:59 PM
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
Nope. I dislike PS2, not PS1. This Eye Toy sounds stupid "Wishy Washy, in which you use your hands in as well as the the camera to wash windows." Wow...now kids can learn how to do be a bum!
Nope. I dislike PS2, not PS1. This Eye Toy sounds stupid "Wishy Washy, in which you use your hands in as well as the the camera to wash windows." Wow...now kids can learn how to do be a bum!
05-13-03, 02:03 PM
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Umm, Ive posted in 2 PS2 threads...So sure, thats every thread ive been too... Maybe if Sony would announce a PS2 that dosn't break down after 91 days I would post a little more of a positive attitude.
05-13-03, 02:16 PM
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
Umm, Ive posted in 2 PS2 threads...So sure, thats every thread ive been too... Maybe if Sony would announce a PS2 that dosn't break down after 91 days I would post a little more of a positive attitude.
Umm, Ive posted in 2 PS2 threads...So sure, thats every thread ive been too... Maybe if Sony would announce a PS2 that dosn't break down after 91 days I would post a little more of a positive attitude.
05-13-03, 02:19 PM
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My comments are not welcome? Im simply stating the facts. I work in a videogame store and see how many PS2 systems come back after 3-6 months. The PSOne however is a pretty solid system, and I own one along with a screen and a dozen games. Until Sony can correct there mistakes with the PS2, I won't buy one.
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
My comments are not welcome? Im simply stating the facts. I work in a videogame store and see how many PS2 systems come back after 3-6 months. The PSOne however is a pretty solid system, and I own one along with a screen and a dozen games. Until Sony can correct there mistakes with the PS2, I won't buy one.
My comments are not welcome? Im simply stating the facts. I work in a videogame store and see how many PS2 systems come back after 3-6 months. The PSOne however is a pretty solid system, and I own one along with a screen and a dozen games. Until Sony can correct there mistakes with the PS2, I won't buy one.
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05-13-03, 02:22 PM
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
Umm, Ive posted in 2 PS2 threads...So sure, thats every thread ive been too... Maybe if Sony would announce a PS2 that dosn't break down after 91 days I would post a little more of a positive attitude.
Umm, Ive posted in 2 PS2 threads...So sure, thats every thread ive been too... Maybe if Sony would announce a PS2 that dosn't break down after 91 days I would post a little more of a positive attitude.
Back on topic.. while I'm sure there would be SOME good use for this.. device.. the Wishy Washy idea does sound pretty lame.
Does anybody remember how popular the Gameboy Camera was?
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05-13-03, 02:24 PM
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No, not everything. PS2 has some decent, exclusive games (Jak and Dexter, Sly Cooper, Ratchet and Clank, The Final Fnatasy Series), but not a whole lot more. There E3 lineup looks very good. But until they fix the problems with there unreliable hardware, I won't purchase one.
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
No, not everything. PS2 has some decent, exclusive games (Jak and Dexter, Sly Cooper, Ratchet and Clank, The Final Fnatasy Series), but not a whole lot more. There E3 lineup looks very good. But until they fix the problems with there unreliable hardware, I won't purchase one.
No, not everything. PS2 has some decent, exclusive games (Jak and Dexter, Sly Cooper, Ratchet and Clank, The Final Fnatasy Series), but not a whole lot more. There E3 lineup looks very good. But until they fix the problems with there unreliable hardware, I won't purchase one.
The hardware is not unreliable. With 50 million units out there, the fail rate of a PS2 is no higher than an X-box or a GameCube. The majority of problems can be accounted to consumer error and can be fixed within minutes. For someone who claims to work in a videogame store, your lack of knowledge on the subject is scary. Stop posting!
05-13-03, 02:35 PM
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My lack of knowledge? Since we have opened, we have had 2 Gamecube defective. 3 Xboxs. and 23 PS2's... Hmm...
The reason why 50 Million PS2's have shipped is because everyone that has owned one has needed 2-3 system because they either 1. Won't play Blue discs. 2. Won't play DVDs. 3. Won't do anything.
The reason why 50 Million PS2's have shipped is because everyone that has owned one has needed 2-3 system because they either 1. Won't play Blue discs. 2. Won't play DVDs. 3. Won't do anything.
05-13-03, 02:39 PM
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Originally posted by pixyboi
Back on topic.. while I'm sure there would be SOME good use for this.. device.. the Wishy Washy idea does sound pretty lame.
Does anybody remember how popular the Gameboy Camera was?
Back on topic.. while I'm sure there would be SOME good use for this.. device.. the Wishy Washy idea does sound pretty lame.
Does anybody remember how popular the Gameboy Camera was?
They'll really need a killer app to sell this... and I don't think "Virtual Housekeeping" is going to be it...
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
My lack of knowledge? Since we have opened, we have had 2 Gamecube defective. 3 Xboxs. and 23 PS2's... Hmm...
The reason why 50 Million PS2's have shipped is because everyone that has owned one has needed 2-3 system because they either 1. Won't play Blue discs. 2. Won't play DVDs. 3. Won't do anything.
My lack of knowledge? Since we have opened, we have had 2 Gamecube defective. 3 Xboxs. and 23 PS2's... Hmm...
The reason why 50 Million PS2's have shipped is because everyone that has owned one has needed 2-3 system because they either 1. Won't play Blue discs. 2. Won't play DVDs. 3. Won't do anything.
And your 2nd statement is even more comical...forget what everyone else said, keep posting! It's a riot to read!
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
The reason why 50 Million PS2's have shipped is because everyone that has owned one has needed 2-3 system because they either 1. Won't play Blue discs. 2. Won't play DVDs. 3. Won't do anything.
The reason why 50 Million PS2's have shipped is because everyone that has owned one has needed 2-3 system because they either 1. Won't play Blue discs. 2. Won't play DVDs. 3. Won't do anything.
05-13-03, 02:42 PM
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Flash, we sell more Xbox's then PS2's (Not by much though, both are pretty close, Gamecube is far behind though).
I can see your love for a system is too much for anyone to change. Oh well. Enjoy your 're-defined' Splinter Cell
I can see your love for a system is too much for anyone to change. Oh well. Enjoy your 're-defined' Splinter Cell
05-13-03, 02:45 PM
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
Flash, we sell more Xbox's then PS2's (Not by much though, both are pretty close, Gamecube is far behind though).
I can see your love for a system is too much for anyone to change. Oh well. Enjoy your 're-defined' Splinter Cell
Flash, we sell more Xbox's then PS2's (Not by much though, both are pretty close, Gamecube is far behind though).
I can see your love for a system is too much for anyone to change. Oh well. Enjoy your 're-defined' Splinter Cell
And FYI, I own a PS2, Xbox, GC, and Dreamcast. Maybe when you get a good-paying job, you can buy ALL the systems you want and not NEED to be a fanboy!
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05-13-03, 02:46 PM
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Flash, I work for Game Crazy. I also own every videogame system made (except for the PS2). That includes Atari, Turbo Grafx, Nintendo, Sega etc.
05-13-03, 02:48 PM
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They'll really need a killer app to sell this... and I don't think "Virtual Housekeeping" is going to be it...
They'll really need a killer app to sell this... and I don't think "Virtual Housekeeping" is going to be it...
05-13-03, 02:52 PM
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I just don't see how this Eye Candy will ever catch on. Who want's to wash windows? Gameboy Camera never caught on, nor did the recent Worm Cam. I have this feeling the Camera will be alot light Light Guns, with only a handful of games that support it.
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
Flash, I work for Game Crazy. I also own every videogame system made (except for the PS2). That includes Atari, Turbo Grafx, Nintendo, Sega etc.
Flash, I work for Game Crazy. I also own every videogame system made (except for the PS2). That includes Atari, Turbo Grafx, Nintendo, Sega etc.
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Flash, you speak of great games, and Im not sure which ones they are. You work at Game Crazy, you know what comes out, and you still think PS2 has better games? For shame.
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Originally posted by pixyboi
Virtual Mastrubation on the other hand, could really elevate sales of the PS2 and Eye Toy. Better yet, make it Online enabled.
Virtual Mastrubation on the other hand, could really elevate sales of the PS2 and Eye Toy. Better yet, make it Online enabled.
I'd prefer Virtual Filing 3D...or any sort of office management game... Photocopy King 2003?
OK, now I can't think of *one* good use for this thing...