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Product Information
Software & Drivers Information
Compatibility
Product Information
I heard that Intel has discontinued the Intel® Play™ product line. Why?
All of the Intel® Play™ toys were discontinued on March 29th, 2002. What this means is that Intel no longer manufacturers nor sells these products. No further development or updates will be made for these products by Intel.
In October 2001, Intel decided not to develop any new cameras, toys, audio players, or other branded products in these specific categories. Instead, Intel is focusing its business going forward on silicon products where the company has recognized expertise and market presence.
For further information, visit the Product Discontinuance Statement.
Can I still buy this product and where?
See the Product Availability and Purchase Information page.
What is this product?
The Intel® Play™ Me2Cam* Virtual Game System product is a USB-based camera which comes with Fun Fair™ software. This product was designed for children (ages 4+ years and older). The Fun Fair software takes the child's image from the camera and superimposes their image into different virtual environments within the software. Using their bodies and imagination, the child can play and move around these virtual environments to do activities such as popping bubbles, playing pinball, or snowboarding down a hill.
This product was first released in October 1999. Intel has only released one version of this product (in English only) and of its software (which only supports Microsoft Windows* 98, 98SE, and ME).
What is the difference between the "Intel® Play™ Me2Cam* Virtual Game System" and the "Intel® Play™ Me2Cam* Computer Video Camera with Fun Fair™ Software"?
There are no differences. They are just different names for the same product. They have the same camera and software.
What are the technical specifications of the camera?
The camera has a CMOS CIF sensor. CIF resolution is 352x288 pixels, but the camera software uses a central area of the image. Please note that additional camera technical specifications are not available for this product.
Software & Drivers Information
Can I download the software or drivers?
Intel does not offer downloadable software or drivers for this camera. Using the installation CD that shipped with this product will install both the camera's application and its dedicated drivers onto Microsoft Windows* 98, 98SE, or ME.
Is there a software update for the camera?
A software update for the Intel® Play™ Me2Cam* Virtual Game System is not available. Intel has released only one version of the Fun Fair™ software, which is in English only and supports only
Microsoft Windows* 98, 98SE, and ME.
Will there be an update for Microsoft Windows* 2000 or XP?
A Windows* 2000 or XP update will not be available for this product. All of the Intel Play toys were discontinued on March 29th, 2002 (see Product Discontinuance Statement.). No further development or updates will be made for these products by Intel.
Intel has heard from other customers that a third-party has made drivers available for Windows 2000 and XP at: http://www.driverforum.com/other3/5796.html
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[Please Note: This link is provided as a courtesy to you. Intel does not endorse third-party companies or software to which it links. If you decide to access these third party web sites and decide to use third party software, you do this entirely at your own risk. Intel does not support the use of these third-party drivers and cannot assist customers who choose to try these drivers.]
Compatibility
Which operating systems are supported?
The Intel® Play™ Me2Cam* Virtual Game System supports the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows* 98
- Microsoft Windows* 98 SE
Unsupported operating systems include:
- Microsoft Windows* 95
- Microsoft Windows NT*
- Microsoft Windows* 2000
- Microsoft Windows* XP
Can I install the Intel Play Me2Cam Virtual Game System on Microsoft Windows* ME?
The Intel Play Me2Cam Virtual Game System was originally designed for use on Microsoft Windows 98. It has been seen to work fine on Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) and is supported on Windows Me.
Can I install the Intel Play Me2Cam Virtual Game System on an Apple Macintosh* or on a Linux* computer?
The Intel Play Me2Cam Virtual Game System is not supported on an Apple Macintosh* computer or on a Linux* computer.
Can I use the camera with other software (e.g. as a webcam or for video conferencing)?
It is possible for the camera to be used by another program (e.g. web cam or video conferencing software). Installing the software that came with the Intel® Play™ Me2Cam* Virtual Game System will install a Microsoft Video for Windows* driver for the camera. This will make it possible for another program, such as Microsoft NetMeeting*, to use the camera.
However, please be aware that the camera was designed for use with the Fun Fair™ software only. The camera was not intended to be used as a video source for other software. Though use of the camera outside of the Fun Fair software is possible, it is not a supported use by Intel.
† This link will take you off of the Intel Web site. Intel does not control the content of the destination Web Site.
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End of Interactive Support AnnouncementThese products are no longer being manufactured by Intel. Additionally, Intel no longer provides interactive support for these products via telephone or e-mail, nor will Intel provide any future software updates to support new operating systems or improve compatibility with third party devices and software products.
THESE DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR HISTORICAL REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THE "LEGAL INFORMATION" LINK BELOW.For information on currently available Intel products, please see www.intel.com and/or developer.intel.com
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Solution ID: CS-020521
Date Created: 23-Feb-2005
Last Modified: 23-Mar-2005
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