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WeApOn · 02-09-2008, 06:42 PM

My buddy just got a PS Eye the other day, so I tried out the Video Chat with him. It was extremely laggy for the both of us-- going about 5fps and sometimes only audio would come through. The audio sounded fine for the most part.. Not too much lag but it came through clearly.

I thought the video chat was supposed to be like 30fps or something? What would most likely be causing this? Internet speed? I know the both of us have a pretty stable internet speed and I don't know why it would happen.

Any info is appreciated.. thanks!

crazy25000 · 02-09-2008, 06:46 PM

hey do both of yall have a fast connection?

when i do video chat, its extremely smooth with no lag

maybe the network is just slow......

edit: just saw that you said both of yall have a good connection

iNCREDiPiNOY · 02-09-2008, 06:49 PM

My ps2 eyetoy work on xmb video chat!

simcal · 02-09-2008, 07:30 PM

mine lags also sometimes and I have high speed cable internet.

WeApOn · 02-09-2008, 09:31 PM

It was an inexcusable amount of lag. I was thinking if his NAT Type was 3 he might be getting some connection lag, but I didn't get to ask him what it was. Only thing that it could be would be internet speed..

kr00k · 02-09-2008, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

My ps2 eyetoy work on xmb video chat!

So does my cam from the 360

shido · 02-10-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeApOn

It was an inexcusable amount of lag. I was thinking if his NAT Type was 3 he might be getting some connection lag, but I didn't get to ask him what it was. Only thing that it could be would be internet speed..

That's really weird, cause I did a video chat with my brother from Japan to Hawaii using a regular usb webcam on the PS3 and it worked pretty well.

WriteSimply · 02-10-2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shido

That's really weird, cause I did a video chat with my brother from Japan to Hawaii using a regular usb webcam on the PS3 and it worked pretty well.

How'd you get a regular webcam to work?

fuad

Shin-Ra · 02-10-2008, 02:44 AM

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You can use a compatible USB headset / Bluetooth® headset / EyeToy™ USB camera / PLAYSTATION®Eye / USB camera compliant with USB video class (UVC) on the PS3™ system.

http://manuals.playstation.net/docum...startchat.html

shido · 02-10-2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

How'd you get a regular webcam to work?

fuad

Just plugged it in. I have a logitech usb notebook webcam with a built-in microphone. When I plugged it in, the ps3 immediately recognized the camera, and to get the mic to work, all I had to do was go into the accessory settings and set the mic to usb device.

WriteSimply · 02-10-2008, 04:04 AM

I guess my Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000 is too old for the PS3.

Tried it again on all 4 ports. It just wouldn't be recognized.

fuad

Icemage · 02-10-2008, 05:28 AM

I get pretty good framerates on my PS3 Eye when video chatting, on the few occasions that I've tried it. It really depends on how good your connection to the other person is.

WeApOn · 02-10-2008, 06:29 AM

I just set a family member up on the PS Network tonight, and had them add me-- so I'll give it a shot with them when I have a chance. I think they have the old eyetoy, but anything will work.

02-09-2008, 06:42 PM	#1
WeApOn Special Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Rhode Island, USA	XMB Video Chat My buddy just got a PS Eye the other day, so I tried out the Video Chat with him. It was extremely laggy for the both of us-- going about 5fps and sometimes only audio would come through. The audio sounded fine for the most part.. Not too much lag but it came through clearly. I thought the video chat was supposed to be like 30fps or something? What would most likely be causing this? Internet speed? I know the both of us have a pretty stable internet speed and I don't know why it would happen. Any info is appreciated.. thanks!

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02-09-2008, 06:46 PM	#2
crazy25000 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:16	hey do both of yall have a fast connection? when i do video chat, its extremely smooth with no lag maybe the network is just slow...... edit: just saw that you said both of yall have a good connection

02-09-2008, 06:49 PM	#3
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	My ps2 eyetoy work on xmb video chat!

02-09-2008, 07:30 PM	#4
simcal Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:El Cajon Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:499	mine lags also sometimes and I have high speed cable internet.

02-09-2008, 09:31 PM	#5
WeApOn Special Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Rhode Island, USA	It was an inexcusable amount of lag. I was thinking if his NAT Type was 3 he might be getting some connection lag, but I didn't get to ask him what it was. Only thing that it could be would be internet speed..

02-10-2008, 04:04 AM	#11
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	I guess my Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000 is too old for the PS3. Tried it again on all 4 ports. It just wouldn't be recognized. fuad

02-10-2008, 05:28 AM	#12
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	I get pretty good framerates on my PS3 Eye when video chatting, on the few occasions that I've tried it. It really depends on how good your connection to the other person is.

02-10-2008, 06:29 AM	#13
WeApOn Special Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Rhode Island, USA	I just set a family member up on the PS Network tonight, and had them add me-- so I'll give it a shot with them when I have a chance. I think they have the old eyetoy, but anything will work.

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