Do You Intend to Buy the PS4's Camera?

Push Square: "Whether or not you believe that Sony planned to bundle the new PlayStation Eye with every PlayStation 4 console, the platform holder hasn’t done a particularly good job of making a compelling argument for the peripheral. You’ll be able to pick up one of the dual-lens units at launch, but while there’s no doubt that the optical extra looks the part, is there really much point in purchasing the optional device alongside the next generation system?"

[pedrof93]

I don't care about it. But there are small members in my family that may find it amusing. So eventually.

[crxss]

Nope and I'm glad I don't have to ever! Glad it's not required. It would be nice to have voice control on the OS or in-game but that could easily be done through a mic and not a camera

[ZodTheRipper]

Agree as long as Sony doesn't properly support Move with good games. I'd be willing to buy one, but I'm not buying it for some gimmicks with the dualshock.

[Elimin8]

Gonna buy it.. I own the Move and Nav. Since they're both compatible and The cam is cheap... Why not!?

[1trillindividual]

Yeah I'm going to get it for my kids, because they would love this, just hope there are more and cool games without the motion controller. but if I didn't have any kids this camera wouldn't be part of my day 1 purchase bundle

[JsonHenry]

I spammed refresh on Amazon to pre-order the PS4 as soon as I possibly could. But I have zero intention of buying an camera unless they just make a killer app for it.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Everyone keeps talking this n that for kids, because they're so against motion gaming. You can't video chat or live stream without the camera. That's why I'm getting it.

[3-4-5]

The only way I'd buy the camera, is for that sculpting game, if it turns out to be an actual game.

I could spend years creating stuff with that and never get sick of it.

Other than that, I find no use for it.

[badz149]

I already have MOVE+Nav controller as well. and if KZSF have MOVE support, then why not? FPS with MOVE is the best thing that ever happen on consoles!

[rainslacker]

If they made a game worthwhile for it I would get it. Playroom looks cool and all, but it's just a tech demo. The other superfluous features mentioned in this article aren't interesting to me.

It comes down to, I can buy the camera, or I can buy a game. A game will win out every time.

On the other hand, since I will have the money at launch, maybe I'll get it just to have it in case it does become useful some day. Obviously, more camera's sold means more support. However, given this gen, I don't see motion control becoming any sort of staple beyond tacked on features.

On the third hand, however, I'm not much into motion control, or having my picture taken to be pasted up for others to see over the internet.

[KUV1977]

I will buy it right from the start.

[medman]

As will I kuv1977, as will I.

[Steven21]

I'm not exactly excited for the camera, but I will be buying it to support sony and hopefully help expand the install base to get better games and better features. If people don't support it, it becomes obsolete! I want to make sure they offer the best experience possible, and not some gimmicky crap.The more who support it the better. Buy the camera if you can! I know I will be!

[USEYOURFIST]

I brought the move for the same reason and felt slightly burned, but again I will be getting the camera and hoping for the best

[rainslacker]

It isn't terribly expensive, and your reasoning is sound. It's that burn I would be worried about though. Console launches tend to go hand in hand with buying things due to excitement though.:)

I've been considering it since deciding not to get an X1 and having extra money, I just don't really see any real advantage to buying one day one. As far as support, it's the same chicken and egg we hear about the Vita now. Devs won't support it because of install base, and install base won't rise until the games are there. In this case though, I think Sony does need to show something to make the camera more enticing. It's obvious they want to sell it, but think they don't know what to do with it.

[iamnsuperman]

For me it depends really on money and if I need it to play Killzone Shadowfall with the move (1 if they have made it move compatible 2. If I can't use the original cam for it if it is compatible)

[Gimmemorebubblez]

I might at some point, if their is a killer app. As of now the answer is no.

[DigitalRaptor]

I might not get it on launch but probably will afterwards depending on the feedback it gets.

I'm looking forward to seeing the interaction the DualShock 4's lightbar will have with the camera, one example being the split-screen player detection.

[slimeybrainboy]

I doubt it, I hate the motion controller stuff. I just want buttons buttons buttons, maybe a touchscreen here and there. Isnt it only like £45 which is a great price? But still I see 0 reasons to own one, even if it can do voice recognition or video chat. The only thing I might like is the ability to scan your image into the game, but this is already possible using EA gameface and I would only like it for sports. I just want to play games, the way we all know how. Everything else is irrelevant to me.

[ArchangelMike]

That depends on what Sony/Developers do with it. The PS Move didn't get any real support from Sony or from Devs. it ended up just being a gimmick that Sony could use to jump on the 'motion controls' bandwagon. At the present time, none of their launch games have even been confirmed to need the PS4 camera.

[vallencer]

My problem with them not including it is now developers have to choose what type of game to make. It being either a controller game or move game. Had they bundled the camera up with it everyone would have it and they could always just add the function in their games. I think its a great idea that microsoft has it added with their console. I'm not to fond of the price difference but still this way developers don't have to worry about how much money they may lose if they make a kinect game because everyone has one.

Of course sony will support it at sometime and i hope they make good games with it i just think they've limited themselves to how many people will be buying games with the move and camera.

[Sevir]

I have a PS Move and Navigation controller, so I intend to use it on the PS4 eventually, however at Launch, there is little reason to own one! so i wont get one till its the right time, Media Molecule's new IP utilizes the Move and Camera extensively from what I've seen at the PS4 reveal in Feb so I'm sure it'll be properly announced at GDC in a few days. I think upon release of that game and a few more games that use it intuitively then i'll make the plunge and purchase the new Eye! but not at launch of the PS4

[WeaseL]

After Christmas decided on getting extra games first I have 6 launch titles on order + DS4. Nice to have a choice

[ArchangelMike]

Dude how much is that setting you back? you must have good cash flow :)

[WeaseL]

Packed in smoking a few years back, what I would have spent goes into a savings account and its shocking how much I have saved.

[SnakeCQC]

yes

[GentlemenRUs]

Not really, But maybe later on.

[sincitysir1]

I want to say yes and I probably will but i dont know if Sony will do anything with it

[N7Lukas]

Nope. Controller + game is all i need.

[JBSleek]

Needs compelling software first.

[nevin1]

Hell No

[MrSwankSinatra]

amen

[johnny555]

I'll buy one for one of my PS4, I preorder 2 and will buy a third one eventually, but only one camera.

I also do own 3 PS3, I just put one on each TV to add media capabilities on top of gaming.

[mochachino]

Never

If I was interested in games that need a camera I would have pre-ordered an xone instead of PS4.

[jronj]

The playroom looks fun but i would probably play it for 5 minutes then never open it again...
That has been by experience with most motion control games the novelty wears off very fast.

[fsfsxii]

Do you intend to invade my privacy?

[cesuf]

only if your a hot naked chix. otherwise no ty.

[fsfsxii]

I guess people like being watched.

[RiPPn]

I'll probably snag it in a sale when it's $35-$40, but probably not at launch.

[kaozgamer]

Meh. maybe later on.

[Tatsuya]

Yes, SONY has my full support. I want the full experience besides, I know if EverQuest Next were to come to my PS4. I'll be ready for that cool SOEmote! Even DriveClub is implementing the camera in their games. So imo, it will be a justified purchase.

[Electric-flamingo]

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[DunDee910]

The only way I can foresee buying the camera is bundled with a very addictive looking game.

[Ares84HU]

In one word, no. Not yet at least. They didn't show me anything compelling to buy the camera. I enjoyed the PSeye on PS3 with games like Sports Champions and Start the Party but only when I had friends over and wanted to goof around a bit. It's not for serious gaming, nor will this new camera be. So I'll wait for a price drop and some software that is using it.

[Nicaragua]

The thing that would make me buy it is a new improved version of Eye Of Judgement. That game was kinda crap but the potential for a really good PS4 Yu Gi Oh type card battle game is HUGE.

[Destrania]

Already have it pre-ordered ;-)

[captain_slow82]

not any time soon.

but its a good option for people to have that like motion controls and what not

[harrisk954]

Pre-ordered it on Amazon, along with the PS4, and extra controller, Watch Dogs and Killzone, right as soon as the E3 presentation ended.

[contradictory]

no.
last i checked having a camera hooked up to the console doesn't help you in any shape or form

[twdll]

I got mine yesterday, do yea. My brother also got one.

[GodGinrai]

Nah. Besides , im buying mine for the sony exclusives like GT and infamous. oh, and GOW. And im pretty sure last guardian is going to be a PS4 game, now.

none of those games are going to benefit from the PS4 cam.

[TomShoe]

Nah. Save that money and get a headset.

[6DEAD6END6]

Yeah I'm getting one on launch.

[SynestheticRoar]

YES.

[InTheLab]

God no. It...well, theirs actually a few reasons why I'm not buying a One....but I'm not paying extra for something I'll never use.

Had fun with the sharp shooter but it got old.

Motion gaming is last gen and needs to stay last gen.

[gazgriff2k12]

hell yeah day 1

[MajorLazer]

Not even if it was free :)

[Drasill]

I will probably wait until it is cheaper and there are games that put it to good use.

[elhebbo16]

If Media Molecule goes by their word and creates a spiritual succesor of LBP with Move/PScamera support then I might by the whole thing just because I love MM so much.

[jcnba28]

lol no

[Lawndart1981]

Maybe in a couple of years IF Sony integrates the tech into more titles and they can incorporate a face time or Skype like app into the PS4, especially since I'll have small kids running around the house and the grandparents are halfway across the country

[Themba76]

nope dont plan on to either glad im not forced too unlike some other console but yea dont have any kids just me myself and I. so no use for a cam for me i try to steer clear of casual games in geeral.

[goldwyncq]

Once Media Molecule's PS4 game arrives which will inevitably use the camera one way or another, only then will I buy it.

[Blackcanary]

yes yes i want the next eye pet

[bub16]

Im a gamer not a vlogger

[Khronikos]

I have it preordered and I expect a 60FPS Sports Champions similar to the first one or I will strangle something.

The camera here is simply way better than the last one. 85 degree viewing angle will be glorious for sports game. Devs need to make it work which should be pretty damn easy. Looking forward to golf, tennis, and whatever else.

[WeAreLegion]

Yes. I have it paid off.

[The_Sneauxman]

Not unless they show me why it's worth buying. I didn't use my PS eye or eyetoy very much at all. Sony is gonna have to JW it and come knocking on my door

[SniperControl]

Yeah, for my little lad.

That will be 3 cams in and around my TV.

1.Samsung TV built-in cam
2.PS3
3.PS4

You guys in the US thought you had it bad with the NSA, GCHQ over here in the UK must love watching me in triple cam mode. lol

[Holeran]

The NSA is flat out criminal as it is.

[XabiDaChosenOne]

Yes, but just to have another accessory for my PSQuad

[scott182]

I will buy one, the move was fun with a bunch of people over playing it.

[DivineAssault]

i might buy it just to have for self pics & extras in games.. I dont intend to use it for very much but its only $60 so what the hell? Not at launch tho

[Shad0wRunner]

If anything, I will buy the camera for video chatting on the PS4. If the devs make any good games to support it, I'll buy it.

[cedaridge]

It will be the last piece of accesory to get, but YES I'm getting the camera.

[Davuskus]

Yes, I'll get it at launch.

[Holeran]

Ya i'll get it, I actually liked bocci ball alot for Sport Champions and hope there is a next gen bocci ball as well as some other cool stuff.