CameraBoys - A Top Tier Gay Chat Site for Private Cams
CameraBoys is a strong contender for the best gay site for private cams. It has eye-popping video quality, gorgeous webcam models and fair prices, all of which are presented in simple, user-friendly manner that is an absolute joy to experience.
CameraBoys is not really suited to casual viewers. If you want to enjoy a free sex show and just tip from time to time, this isn't the place. CameraBoys is geared towards those who want a professional adult cam model to rock their world in an intimate and sensual one-on-one sex chat.
So, if that sounds like something that you'd like to try, read on. In this CamraBoys review, I'll detail both strengths and weaknesses of the site, and give you tips on how to best navigate it, save money using it, and overall, enjoy it to the fullest.
Pros Vs Cons
Pros
- Superb video quality
- Vast selection of cam models
- Exemplary cam2cam implementation
- User-friendly and easy to navigate
- Perfect for mobile platforms
- Fantastic customer support
Cons
- Two-way video and audio both cost extra
- Limited chat show types
- No couples cams
The Models
CameraBoys has a jaw-dropping selection of webcam models. Not only do they usually look like they were picked up off the cover of a magazine, but they're also some of the most professional performers in the entire industry.
There are usually around 150 live gay cams on the site, most of which are hosted by Caucasians and Latinos. Since CameraBoys is dedicated to gay cams and has accurate and easy-to-use search and categorization systems, you won't be spending much time sifting through the site in search of a cam show that you'll enjoy.
On the left side of the site, you'll see the usual popular categories. To access the advanced search, click the button on the right of the search bar. From there, you'll be able to filter by spoken language, age, price, body type and more.
Once you're inside a cam room, you can press the i icon below the model's small portrait on his stream to see his bio. You'll also see his rating, along with what he's willing to perform in a private show, which can save you time asking him.
Video Quality
As I've previously mentioned, CameraBoys is renowned for its high streaming quality. All cams stream in high quality, with most rooms having the option to increase the stream to HD 720p. When HD is available, you'll see an HD toggle switch in the cam room video player.
The streams load quickly and lack any technical issues such as latency or slow buffering. There's really nothing bad I can say about this site's video quality.
Not only that, but the shows themselves complement that a well. The rooms always seem tidy, the lighting is always flattering and the camera is always angled in a way that lets you see the model in his entirety.
In short, CameraBoys feels like it has better production value than most, whether that's truly the case or not. The models don't just use the best equipment, but they use it well.
Prices
CameraBoys can be bit expensive, as can any premium cam site be, if you're not filtering by price and, say, only enter the cam rooms on the top row of the front page. If you take a bit of time to shop around, though, you'll find out that the site is actually quite affordable.
A private cam show on CameraBoys will cost you roughly $2.40 a minute, and you can easily find cams that will cost you even less. Things do get expensive if you like turning on your webcam, though, as both cam2cam and 2way audio here will cost you around a dollar to enable.
Overall, CameraBoys may not be the cheapest gay chat site around, but it can be highly affordable if you look for the less expensive cams and avoid the two-way video and audio features.
That's easier said than done, though, as these features are as well implemented here as they can be. You can stream back to the model in HD, activating them is done with a click of a button, and they're offered in every private chat, with no exception. It's no wonder why I chose CameraBoys as one of the best gay cam2cam sites in the business despite the extra cost of its c2c cams.
Do note that you can get 9.99 credits (valued at around $11.00) for entering a valid payment method, and I suggest you do that if you want to try out the site for free to see how you like it.
Chat Types
CameraBoys isn't known for its plethora of different chat types. It focuses on the basics to give you the best private shows it can, but that comes at the cost of options. Still, you shouldn't visit this site for party cams and the like.
Below are short descriptions of CameraBoys' chat types. You can filter for them using the advanced search.
Free Chat
CameraBoys is a premium cam site, and, as such, disallows nudity in the free chat. You can still freely flirt with the model here, and I recommend that you do. It's not only fun, but usually informative, as you can ask them about anything and everything. They're usually very congenial, and will happily respond.
Do try to keep things amicable and polite, though. CameraBoys' models are top-shelf, and fully aware of that. The site itself also takes great care of its talent, so make sure to treat them with respect if you don't want to find yourself kicked out of their room.
Also, you'll only be able to write in the chat if you're registered, so do that first. Otherwise, you'll only have the option of sending the model some canned messages.
Private Chat
This is basically the main point of the site, and where its performers truly get to shine. Expect things to get intimate, sensual and intense, as the models on this site know exactly how to make you focus on them and forget about anything else. Activation of the cam2cam feature is possible on both desktop and mobile devices.
VIP Chat
This is CameraBoys' group chat. It fairly intuitive, as it works in exactly the same way as group chats on other cam sites do: The model sets a specific tip goal, and if he reaches it within a certain time frame, the show starts and is accessible to every person who tipped. If the goal isn't reached, you get your credits back.
Basically, if you're looking for a high-quality cam show but don't care much about if it's onw-on-one or not, then this is a great option to have. It's fun, communal and, at an average minimum of $3.60 for a 10 minute show, is incredibly cheap.
The downside to this is that this show type is extremely rare. On average, you'll find only a handful of them live at any given moment.
Video Call
This is a chat type exclusive to CameraBoys. It allows you to make a video call to a model who's not currently online by calling his mobile phone. It pretty much feels like having phone sex, only with video and with someone who can actually make it an exhilarating experience.
Unique Features and Extra Content
By now, it shouldn't surprise you to hear that CameraBoys is light on unique features and extra content. There are the usual photos and videos, both free and paid-for, that nearly every model offers on his page, but, other than that, there's really nothing else that deserves your attention.
Mobile Site
CameraBoys is, in my opinion, the best gay cam site for phones and other mobile devices. It's perfectly adapted to the smaller screen, and it's as convenient to use as it is on a computer.
CameraBoys is also among the only mobile gay cam sites that allow you to c2c on your phone or tablet. It costs the same as it does on the computer version of the site, which may be a bit prohibitive for some, but if you'd like the model to watch you too, this is your best option.
There are, however, a couple of small issues with CameraBoys mobile site, which are shared by most mobile chat sites, but you can easily resolve them. First, the address bar gets stuck if you go into a cam room and it's still on the screen, so you'll need to scroll down a bit first to make it disappear before you enter a room. Second, parts of the screen are obstructed by icons and the chat box, but you can make them vanish and reappear by simply tapping the screen.
Premium Membership and Rewards Program
CameraBoys has neither a premium membership nor a rewards program. All features on the site are available for all registered members, so nothing is gated behind a paid membership. The site also has high enough quality so it doesn't need to bribe its members to stay with a rewards program.
There are, however, special deals and promotions that the site offers every now and again, like the "Spin the Wheel" promotion featured on the site at the time of this writing. This promotion, for example, lets you spin a wheel for an added percentage of bonus credits that you get on your first purchase. It's nice to have, but it's basically a way to draw in new customers. Once they're on the site, the developers of CameraBoys trust their product to keep them there, and it usually does.
Registration
Registering to CameraBoys is a cakewalk, and requires no personal information. You just enter a username, a password and an email address. You then verify that the email address is valid and yours by clicking a link sent to you in an email from CameraBoys, and you're done.
After registering, make sure to claim your free 9.99 credits (around $12.00) by entering a valid credit card. The site will charge you 1 credit to check if it's valid, then automatically refund you.
Accepted Payment Methods
CameraBoys accepts both credit and debit. The accepted card types are as follows:
- Visa
- Visa Electron
- Visa Bleue
- MasterCard
- MasterCard Maestro
- Diner's Club
- Discover
- JCB
And these are the available alternate payment methods:
Security and Quality Assurance
CameraBoys is one of the safest and most discreet gay chat sites in the industry. It uses the latest internet security protocols to keep your connection private, encryption to keep your information private, and renowned billing processors to keep your payments secure.
In addition to all this, transactions appear on your statement as a nondescript name so no one, other than you, will know about your hobby.
As for quality assurance, CameraBoys does its best to ensure that you get what you paid for, and when not, that you are fairly compensated. For example, if a model refuses to perform something that he specifically wrote down in the In Private Chat, I'm willing to perform section of his bio, you'll get your money back, as the model is actually contractually obligated to do so.
There's no real chance that you'll ever leave CameraBoys feeling like you've been cheated. On the contrary; From my experience with the site, you'll usually feel like you got a lot of bang for your money. The quality not being on par of what the site boasts should really be the last thing on your mind.
Customer Support
Here is another reason why you can rest assured that your experience on CameraBoys will be not only a good one, but a great one. CameraBoys employs a professional team of customer support representatives that are available for you 24/7, so long as you're a registered member. You can contact a representative via email, phone and live chat.
You can reach both the customer support page and the FAQ section by scrolling to the bottom of the page. It will keep loading more cams, so I suggest you use the End button on your keyboard to do so.
In Conclusion
I've said a lot about CameraBoys, but the main thing you should get from all of this is that, if you're looking to have the best gay private cam show you can, then this is the place you should have it on.
I think of CameraBoys as a luxury, even if its prices say otherwise. It's an experience I would recommend to my gay friends even if they're not into sex cam shows, and I would definitely recommend it to you, since you probably are.