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| Developer | Sony Computer Entertainment |
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| Product family | Sony PlayStation |
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| Generation | Eighth andninth |
| Release date | November 15, 2013 |
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| Connectivity | AUX Port (A proprietary version of theUSB 3.0 standard withoutUSB 2.0 compatibility) |
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| Dimensions | 186 mm × 27 mm × 27 mm (18.6 cm × 2.7 cm × 2.7 cm) |
| Predecessor | PlayStation Eye |
| Successor | HD Camera |
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ThePlayStation Camera is amotion sensor and camera accessory for thePlayStation 4 andPlayStation 5, developed bySony Computer Entertainment. It is the successor to thePlayStation Eye for thePlayStation 3, which was released in 2007. It is also the motion sensor used to track thePlayStation VRvirtual reality headset.
On February 21, 2013, a day after thePlayStation 4 was announced,[2][3] a camera was revealed to be in development for the PlayStation 4, nicknamed the "PlayStation 4 Eye" after its predecessor, thePlayStation Eye.[4] It was also featured in the trailer that teased the PlayStation 4. The PlayStation Camera was released on November 15, 2013, alongside the PlayStation 4.
In March 2014, Sony announced that over 900,000 PlayStation Cameras were sold alongside the PlayStation 4 console, leading to shortages of stock supply.[5] It was estimated that 15% of PlayStation 4 owners also owned a PlayStation Camera.[6][7]
Alongside the unveiling of thePlayStation 4 Pro andPlayStation 4 Slim on September 7, 2016, a design revision of the PlayStation Camera was unveiled for release on September 15, 2016. The new design has a cylindrical shape instead of the rectangular shape of the original revision, and now features a stand that can be used to adjust the camera's angle, instead of a movable part of the camera itself.[8][9]
PlayStation Camera has two1280×800 pixelcameras withlenses having an ff/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.[10] The two cameras can be used together for thedepth perception of objects in its field of vision,[11] akin to theXbox'sKinect peripheral.[12] Alternatively, one of the cameras can be used for recording video, and the other formotion tracking.[13]
The camera features a four-channel microphone array,[1] which reduces background noise and may even be used to receive voice commands.[10] It is 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 inRAW andYUV formats and connects to the console via its specified port.[1][14][15]
The following is a list of PlayStation 4 games and software with Camera functionality, some of which were not specifically developed for the PlayStation Camera. All PlayStation VR games require the camera for head tracking as well as the Move controllers, if they are used.[16]
The PlayStation 4 system menu supports motion controls and voice commands via the PlayStation Camera (the latter is supported using any microphone).[17]
Since the release ofPlayStation VRvirtual reality headset on October 13, 2016[18] the PlayStation Camera is used as a major component of thePlayStation VR system. The camera detects LEDs embedded in the headset for the purposes of motion tracking.[19] A USB dongle is required for the camera to be used on the PlayStation 5. This dongle was freely available from Sony directly, provided the user could supply the serial number of their VR breakout box, but as of Nov. 26, 2024 this adapter will no longer be provided by Sony, although third-party options also exist.
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