How to Configure the Eye Toy for a Webcam

The Sony EyeToy is a small webcam designed for use with the PlayStation 2. Games that take advantage of the EyeToy use it to integrate a player's face into games, for motion capture and for video chat. Connecting the EyeToy to your computer is simple, as it functions like any other piece of USB hardware. All you have to do is install the proper drivers. The EyeToy's camera and microphone will be fully functional with any program.

Things You'll Need

• EyeToy drivers

Instructions

1. Open your Control Panel. Click "Start" in the Windows taskbar and select "Control Panel".

2. Click "System". Select the "Hardware" tab. Open "Device Manager."

3. Connect the EyeToy to an available USB port. After it is detected, click the plus (+) symbol next to "Universal Serial Bus controllers". Note the name it displays. It will be either Namtai or Logitech.

4. Download the appropriate driver for your EyeToy from the link in the References section below. Save the driver to your Desktop.

5. Right click the EyeToy icon and select "Update Driver".

6. Fill in the bubble next to "Install from a list or specific location." Find the driver you just downloaded and click "Next". When prompted, click "Continue Anyway." Click "OK." Click "Finished." Your EyeToy is now fully operation as a webcam.

References

• Logitech EyeToy Drivers
• Namtai EyeToy Drivers