Sony has confirmed that the will be out in on 7th November, just in time for Christmas. Set to cost GBP 24.99 the package will also contain a copy of EyeCreate, an editing suite that lets you create pictures, videos and audio clips for saving on the hard drive.

Anyone choosing the purchase the camera as part of The Eye of Judgement set (26th October) will also be able to claim their free copy of EyeCreate from the PlayStation store using a special in pack code.

While the old EyeToy was an interesting if underused bit of kit (although proving invaluable for recording moments of triumph when plugged into SingStar) the new PlayStation Eye promises four times the resolution, twice the frame rate and double the sensitivity as well as a clever new microphone that can focus in on specific audio inputs.

PS3 owners should keep an eye out for it on shelves soon.

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By Paul Newcombe