Using the PlayStation 3's Eye Toy as a computer webcam is a straightforward task that should not take longer than a few minutes to set up. As a PlayStation 3 peripheral, Eye Toy can turn any individual into a video game character using images captured on the camera. With the right instructions, the Eye Toy can also be configured as a PC webcam.
Instructions
1. Navigate to a Web page that has the necessary drivers to make the Eye Toy into a valid webcam and follow the on-screen instructions to download what you need. Be sure to save the driver to a location that you will be able to easily find, such as the desktop. The link in References contains all of the available drivers for the Eye Toy.
2. Click on the "Start" button at the bottom of the computer screen and select the "Control Panel" option. Select the "System" tab followed by the "Hardware" option in the next window. Continue by selecting "Device Manager" on the following page.
3. Plug the Eye Toy into an available USB port and select the device from the available options in the "Device Manager" tab. Right-click the Eye Toy and press the "Update Driver" option. When the Hardware Wizard pops up, select "No, not this time" when asked if Windows can search the Internet for updates and click "Next."
4. Select "Install from a list or specific location" and click the "Next" button. Press the "Browse" button on the next screen and select the folder where the driver was downloaded and saved to from the available options. Click the "Next" button.
5. Select "Continue Anyway" when the Windows warning message appears on screen. A window will appear asking about the power frequency setting for your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to select whether or not you live in one of the areas mentioned in the window and click "Yes" or "No" depending on your geographical location. Click the "Finish" tab at the bottom to enable the Eye Toy as a webcam.
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