We still can’t agree what the hell it is (the team here being evenly split between simian, mammal and rodent) but, irrespective of its genus, EyePet has been confirmed as invading North America in time for the upcoming festive season.

We still can’t agree what the hell it is (we’re evenly split between simian, mammal and rodent) but, irrespective of genus, EyePet has been confirmed as invading North America in time for the upcoming festive season.

Speaking to Joystiq at a recent New York City event, Sony have allayed the fears of many over on that side of the Atlantic who had thought Europe might be the only region set to enjoy the furry scamp in 2009.

The game will be sold either as a standalone unit or bundled as part of a PlayStation Eye package. Here’s hoping EyePet injects some much needed interest in the arm of the fledgling device as we’re getting a little tired restricted to playing cards and taking surprise takedown snaps in Burnout with ours.

Of course there is also a certain magic wand on the horizon that is sure to drive interest.