Measured using a high-speed timer and photodiode trigger:
on February 22, 2019, this version provides a DirectShow source filter, allowing standard Windows applications like OBS Studio, Zoom, and Skype to recognize the hardware as a native USB camera. Key Technical Features DirectShow Integration
: Obtain the PS3EyeInstallerBeta2.msi from the Releases page on GitHub .
Locate the .inf configuration file within the extracted folder. Right-click it and select Install , or run the bundled setup.exe if available.
Unplug the camera and plug it back in. The driver does not yet support USB selective suspend resume. Disable USB selective suspend in Windows Power Options to mitigate this. Universal Ps3 Eye Driver 1.0 Beta 2
Allowed applications to request the camera's signature high-fps modes.
: Uninstall any previous PS3 Eye drivers (such as the paid CL-Eye driver) and unplug the camera before starting.
Technical Release Paper Subject: Sony PlayStation 3 Eye Camera – Universal Windows Driver Version: 1.0 Beta 2 Release Date: [Insert Date if known, otherwise: Circa 2010–2012 era] Authors: Open-source driver development community (e.g., via Code Laboratories / CL Eye Platform)
The driver is available as a release package from the project’s GitHub repository: Measured using a high-speed timer and photodiode trigger:
The installer will guide you through the process.
The Sony PlayStation Eye was originally built for gesture recognition and gaming on the PS3 console. However, hardware enthusiasts quickly realized its raw specifications far outpaced typical PC webcams of its era. The camera supports high-speed capture rates, delivering , and up to 120 FPS at 320×240 pixels .
This is rare in Beta 2 but occurs on some USB 3.0 chipsets (ASMedia, in particular). Always stop any software using the camera before physically unplugging it.
While modern 4K webcams are widely available, the humble PlayStation 3 Eye remains a fantastic piece of tech. By leveraging the , you bypass modern software restrictions and tap directly into the camera's raw hardware potential. Whether you are a streamer looking for a crisp 60 FPS facecam, or a gamer building a DIY head-tracking rig, this driver is the essential key to unlocking one of PC hardware's best-kept secrets. Right-click it and select Install , or run the bundled setup
: The installer includes both DirectShow filters and a generic WinUSB driver.
: Uses the generic WinUSB driver , meaning any driver flaws only impact the specific program using the camera rather than crashing your entire operating system.
– Projects such as PSMoveService use the PS3 Eye for full‑body motion capture. The driver integrates seamlessly with the libusb‑based approach that many computer vision frameworks rely on.