PlayStation Camera

PlayStation Camera

Developer	Sony Computer Entertainment
Product family	PlayStation
Type	Gaming Webcam
Generation	Eight generation era
Camera	1280×800 pixels @ 60 Hz[1] 640×400 pixels @ 120 Hz[1] 320×192 pixels @ 240 Hz[1]
Platform	PlayStation 4
Dimensions	186mm × 27mm × 27mm (width × height × depth)
Predecessor	PlayStation Eye
Related articles	PlayStation Move, EyeToy

The PlayStation Camera is a motion sensing camera accessory for PlayStation 4. It is the successor to the PlayStation Eye for the PlayStation 3, which was released in 2007.

PlayStation Camera has two 1280×800 pixel cameras with lenses having an aperture of f/2.0, with a 30 cm focusing distance, and an 85° field of view.^[1] With the dual camera setup, the camera can operate at different modes, depending on the target application.^[2] The two cameras can be used together for the depth perception of objects in its field of vision,^[3] akin to the Xbox's Kinect peripheral.^[4] Alternatively, one of the cameras can be used for recording video, and the other for motion tracking.^[5]

The camera features a four-channel microphone array,^[1] which helps reduce unwanted background noise and may even be used to receive voice commands.^[2] It is tentatively set to be 186 mm × 27 mm × 27 mm (7.3 in × 1.1 in × 1.1 in) (width × height × depth), with a weight of 183 grams (6.5 oz).^[1] It records video in RAW and YUV (uncompressed) formats and connects to the console via an auxiliary port.^[6][1][7]

It was estimated that 15% of PlayStation 4 owners had a PlayStation Camera in March 2014.^[8]

Compatible games

The following are some PlayStation 4 games with camera functionality, some of which may not be specifically developed for the PlayStation Camera.

• 2013
  • Just Dance 2014
  • The Playroom
• 2014
  • Alien: Isolation
  • Angry Birds Star Wars
  • Just Dance 2015
  • LittleBigPlanet 3
  • FIFA 15
  • NBA 2K15
  • Omega Quintet
  • Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive TV Show
  • Surgeon Simulator
  • War Thunder
  • Singstar
• 2015
  • Commander Cherry's Puzzled Journey
  • Until Dawn
  • Just Dance 2016
  • FIFA 16
  • Tearaway Unfolded
  • NBA 2K16

References

1. "SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT INTRODUCES WIRELESS CONTROLLER FOR PLAYSTATION®4 (DUALSHOCK®4) AND PLAYSTATION®4 EYE" (Press release). Sony Computer Entertainment. 21 February 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-05-26. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
2. Kyle MacGregor (February 21, 2013). "PlayStation 4 Eye: Applications of PS4's twin cameras". Destructoid. Archived from the original on 2013-05-30. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
3. Scullion, Chris (February 21, 2013). "Eye spy: Has Sony found its answer to Kinect?". Computer and Video Games. Future plc. Archived from the original on May 30, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
4. Buckley, Sean (February 20, 2013). "PS4 Eye promises to unlock your PlayStation at a glance, tips hat to Kinect". Engadget. AOL. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
5. Conditt, Jessica. "PS4 Eye has two cameras: One to watch you, one to make you pretty". Joystiq. AOL. Archived from the original on May 8, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
6. "PlayStation 4 (PS4) Design and Price Unveiled, Available at $399 in U.S. and at €399 in Europe" (PDF) (Press release). Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. June 11, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 13, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
7. "PLAYSTATION®4 (PS4™) DESIGN AND PRICE UNVEILED" (PDF) (Press release). Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
8. Paul Tassi. Why Is PS4's Camera So Unexpectedly Popular?, forbes.com, March 20, 2014.