Page 1 of Sony PC Webcam with built-in microphone - 99p !

I passed by the local Gamestation shop at the weekend, and noticed several used Sony Playstation 2 EyeToy USB cameras on sale for only 99p each. Since they are USB, I wondered if they could work on a PC instead of a Playstation 2. A quick Google search `Using eyetoy on PC` came up with the info and drivers! There are two different types of EyeToy, one made by Logitech and the other by Namtai. Both can work. In the Gamestation shop they had 2 types, a small silver one and a larger black one. They were shrink wrapped so I couldn`t see the maker`s name, but since they were only 99p each I bought one of each, a total of £1.98 :)
I just tried the small silver Namtai one in Windows XP. It worked in Windows movie maker, and even recorded sound from its built-in microphone. This was more than I expected. As they were made for Sony, they should be better than most cheap webcams that cost at least 5 times the price, and re-using old electronic items is good for the environment!

They`re great little webcams.

Have been using my eyeToy for a few years on the PC as my webcam (the original Logitech black one).
I bought my brother the silver one (Namtai) which he uses as well.

The quality (when I bought mine for £20) was better than the ones you could buy for twice the price. At 99p they`re a steal.

"Build a man a fire, and he`ll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he`ll be warm for the rest of his life."
-Terry Pratchett.

Anyone find any of these? I checked in gamestation in newcastle today and not one in sight... Asked the assistant as well and he denied they has any :/

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This item was edited on Tuesday, 28th October 2008, 15:06