The Xbox Live Vision Camera was announced at E3 2006 and released in North America on September 19 2006 , following a 1-month pre-launch period in which Toys `` R '' Us stores in New York City and Los Angeles sold them to build up hype . The Xbox Live Vision Camera was announced at E3 2006 and released in North America on September 19 , 2006 , following a 1-month pre-launch period in which Toys `` R '' Us stores in New York City and Los Angeles sold them to build up hype .