Eye TOY
Two words for you all to remember - Eye Toy! This new technology places players at the centre of a unique games experience literally. For the first time players will feature live, on screen within the game and will be able to physically interact with and manipulate game- featured characters and environments further enhancing the realism and immersive qualities of the game play experience. Based on real-time movement tracking to control the action this new technology will create an entirely new genre of games that are instantly accessible and will provide home entertainment for everyone.
Eyetoy technology is stunningly simple and instantly playable and will deliver compelling entertainment for every member of the family. By linking the PlayStation2 to a USB web camera via proprietary drivers; players can track hand and body movements and colour on screen in real-time via the PlayStation2, without any cables or peripheral attachments to hamper freedom of movement. With no delay or lag the PlayStation2 displays an image on the television and enables players to truly interact with the gaming environment and characters on screen. In addition, the PlayStation2 enables 3D graphics to be laid over the live video feed to allow game characters or special effects to interact with the player in the real world. Any product application that uses tracked movement to control a game world is easier to play than games based on knowledge of peripheral products and controller dexterity where the success of a player is based on knowledge and experience of how to use the action buttons. Through SCEEs new technology console game mastery that has traditionally been confined to the seasoned games enthusiast who knows every button, trick and combo will now be made accessible to everyone. Ease of control will enable every member of the family from kids through to grandparents to enjoy the wealth of home entertainment options the PlayStation2 console brings to the living room.
Ron Festejo, producer, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe said, "Eyetoy Technology will revolutionise the way we play games. Its the first ever gaming experience that is instantly accessible to non-gamers and is open to every member of the family because it requires no prior experience or knowledge of gaming.
Das Ganze soll dann mit unzähligen mini-spielen schon zum Weihnachtsgeschäft (2002) in Deutschland erhältlich sein.
Kostenpunkt: ca 60€
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