EyeToy: Chat

About

EyeToy Chat turns your PS2 into a live video link so you can see the person on the other end while you talk. You need an EyeToy camera with a mic, a network adapter, and a broadband connection to make this work. The setup lets you skip the awkwardness of talking to just voices on the phone since you can actually look your friends in the eye. It functions like a basic videophone that runs directly from your console without needing extra hardware beyond what is already listed. The game shines because it handles the social side of things rather than focusing on complex rules or high scores. Users can chat freely with anyone else running the software, which solves the problem of finding someone to play with when you are at a party. There are no fancy graphics or story modes here since the goal is just simple communication. It works well for keeping in touch with family or meeting new people online without any steep learning curve.