Sony: If You See 3D Gaming, You'll Want A 3D HDTV
We've all seen 3D movies but have any of us yet played a 3D video game? A few insiders and journalists have, of course, but most all consumers are simply imagining what the experience might be like...
And right now, all we can really do is compare it to our experiences watching 3D films in the theaters. However, while Sony admits that the current market for 3D gaming is currently very small (for obvious reasons), they maintain that one cannot compare merely watching 3D to actually participating in 3D. According to what a SCE UK sales director told MCV, Sony obviously wants to sell as many 3D-enabled HDTVs as possible, and as quickly as possible, so the new technology can get off to a fast start. And really, 3D gaming is just "more compelling:"
"We’ve seen this in action and I must admit that I think 3D gaming is much more compelling than 3D movies because once you’ve experienced a game in 3D you’ll want to buy a 3D TV. It certainly converted me. It’s much more compelling."
PR boss David Wilson chimed in by saying that the 3D dimension in films could be deemed a "novelty," while there are concrete advantages to utilizing an extra dimension in the interactive entertainment industry. He uses MotorStorm in 3D as an example:
"If you’re a gamer playing a driving game you want to be in the driving seat, you don’t want that cheaty third person view where you can see the corner coming way ahead. But when you’re in the cockpit it’s often quite hard to judge that corner. Take F1, as an example. You’re very low to the ground on a flat circuit – it’s hard to see where the world goes. 3D changes that. Here I am, here’s the end of the car, here’s the end of the road.
That improves the experience and, donning my Tomorrow’s World hat, shows where it might go in the future in terms of when people actually start making games for 3D as opposed to adapting existing titles."
In principle, we agree. At the same time, we still have to see it directly in front of us before we can agree that it feels like an entirely new experience. What's your take on the matter? Will 3D gaming be that much different than 3D movies? And how long do you think it will take to catch on?
5/31/2010 10:19:53 AM Ben Dutka
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Sky_Genesis
Thursday, June 03, 2010 @ 3:27:56 PM
King James
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:38:29 AM
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(my response to 3d tech in a earlier article)
"lol exactly may point. I'm not buying a 3DTV. It just seems like an "over-inflated" figure:
Me: Yea, I looking for a HDTV.
Random Retail Store Salesperson: What kinda picture quality u looking for?
Me: The Best. I have a 1080p Sony Bravia Projection TV now. So I'm looking for another one to replace it. Maybe a thinner, lighter one. I watch Blu-rays. Play PS3. And watch sports in HD. What you got?
Salesperson: I got this $3k 3DTV! U can buy these $200 special 3D glass to go with them and watch...
Me: Whoa! Besides 3D, does this $3k TV do anything else that these other $1500 2dTVs - thats the same quality but half the price - can't do?
Salesperson: <sighs> No.
Me: Give me the 2D one.
Salesperson: Okay, sir. I'll go get the ladder and bring one down.
Sorry, I did all that to prove a point. This 3D thing adds lil' value to my visual experience. Why in the hell would I pay double or in some cases triple the amount for a figure that isn't worth that cost.
Give me a TV that syncs wirelessly to labtop and works as a monitor without the HDMI cord. And learns what channel I wanna watch via my past view history. And if the TV cooks breakfast, then I'll be ready to spend 2-3 grand on a TV again. The jump from SD to HD was worth. This jump from 2d to 3d...not so much."
But Motorstorm in 3d would be dope.
Last edited by King James on 5/31/2010 10:52:00 AM
Milonakis
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:47:13 AM
Godslim
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 4:15:44 PM
King James
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 7:09:21 PM
Dridion
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:38:01 PM
JcBball717
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:40:27 AM
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Jawknee
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:43:25 AM
spiderboi
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:23:04 AM
fluffer nutter
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 12:16:10 PM
Underdog15
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:41:17 AM
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Cravit8
Tuesday, June 08, 2010 @ 2:38:45 PM
I get sick and dizzy fairly easily too. I've always been that way and it's both with visual stimuli (3d at Disney) and physical movement (rollercoasters).
While I know part of my problem is inner ear equilibrium.
I just discovered this on the Mitsubishi 3DTV website, and man, it brings comfort in knowing I wasn't crazy for thinking Avatar was better in 2D than 3D...because I may not actually see 3D like regular people.
From the site:
Q5: Can everyone see 3D?
A5:No. There are a percentage of humans that suffer from stereo blindness, the inability to properly see stereoscopically (different images for each eye). According to the College of Optometrists in Vision Development , they often have good depth perception, which relies on more than just stereopsis, but cannot perceive the depth dimension of 3D video presentations.* Some stereo-blind viewers can watch 3D material with no problem as long as they wear glasses; it simply appears as 2D to them.
* http://www.covd.org/Home/3DStereoVision/tabid/258/Default.aspx
Jawknee
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:42:10 AM
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My only problem is the cash and which to buy. Sony or Samsung? Hmmmmmmmmmm.....
EDIT: Seriously, for those of you cast this aside as some gimmick, i suggest you try it out before you pass judgment. It's pretty cool.
Last edited by Jawknee on 5/31/2010 10:44:41 AM
Underdog15
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:49:15 AM
Jawknee
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 10:53:52 AM
Underdog15
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:02:28 AM
FullmetalX10
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:51:02 AM
BeezleDrop
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:01:58 AM
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Mamills
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:03:26 AM
xnonsuchx
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 1:00:52 PM
Also, even though many think the 3D is cool, only about 10% of people are actually interested in paying for it.
Alienange
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 1:11:20 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 1:17:57 PM
FlyingKickPunch
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:27:33 AM
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Jawknee
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:30:40 AM
FlyingKickPunch
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:53:46 AM
fluffer nutter
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 12:18:34 PM
NazzyQ
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:29:27 AM
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However, the technology is in its teething stages right now. Give it about 2 years and I'm sure that they'll be more competitively priced 3DTVs, and plenty more games that actually implement 3D tech really well.
Jawknee
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:34:34 AM
fluffer nutter
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 12:20:41 PM
Last edited by fluffer nutter on 5/31/2010 12:22:00 PM
Natalisrubbish
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:40:20 AM
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Last edited by Natalisrubbish on 5/31/2010 11:42:04 AM
FullmetalX10
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:56:07 AM
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Lame-ass Holland, the music sucks and they have no taste in quality, and cheap too, it's why I never have any money.
And thus I will not get around buying a 3d TV anytime soon, no matter how much I'd want too.
I'll just wait a couple of years.
LightShow
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 11:56:07 AM
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and its really about keeping my options open. i enjoy 3d tv, i think its really cool, and i see the advantages of it in nearly every game i play. going out and buying a brand new TV that locks me out of that entire arena doesnt gel with me.
RadioHeader
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 12:03:58 PM
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xnonsuchx
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 1:09:34 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 1:13:35 PM
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FlyingKickPunch
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 4:07:11 PM
Alienange
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 1:16:31 PM
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Let's see what happens when devs pour bucket loads of money into making 3D games just to see the sales numbers tank. Oh but wait! You can ALSO play our game on a non-3D screen!
Right. Even devs won't be fool enough to go 3D only with their games.
It's coming though. The great "Enable 3D" buried deep in the game options menu.
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 1:21:19 PM
LightShow
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 1:24:17 PM
Alienange
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 4:24:48 PM
FM23
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 2:31:24 PM
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Victor321
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 3:10:36 PM
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That's one way of advertising 3D Gaming, rather than use fancy words, and flashy graphics/backgrounds in commercials to sell it.
Nothing is better than judging a product by actually trying it.
Cheroqui
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 3:46:35 PM
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Many people just stepped into the HD world recently or not too long ago, and others maybe just to bump from the 720p sets to 1080p.
What happened to the BS you led people into with all the "3D Ready" sets you had them buying before?
What happened to "If you are 1080p with at least 120hz on up to 240hz, you should be okay and 3D capable"?
Apparently you lied to us, and gave us the "Okey-Doke". We just spent $1400-$3000 on your overpriced sets with your new thinner, 120hz this, 240hz that... and so on. Plus on you may need 4 pairs of glasses on average; on up to 6-10 in number with guests at $300ea?! Come on now, you have got to be joking! I am no more itching to go buy YET ANOTHER newer set, than I am willing to buy a new console after only it's 3rd year. I tell you what give us complimentary firmware upgrades or send out techs to do low cost panel replacements/upgrades and I'll do it. Other than, make THE GAMES, MOVIES or SHOWS 3D, and include a pair inexpensive Grey Shade glasses and keep it moving!
Nintendo and Spy Kids did it. Why can't you!?
Last edited by Cheroqui on 5/31/2010 3:49:37 PM
Killa Tequilla
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 3:55:57 PM
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But if I do go to the mall & play in a 3DTV, I'll be like " O-M-F-G! I want one of them TV's "
LOL , If a 3DTV has a full 1080p resolution & 3D at the same time, why not get one? Besides I have a crappy HDTV that goes up to 1080i ( I use 720p Screw 1080i ).
But those 3DTVs cost a lot don't they? It really wouldn't matter if I want one or not, too much money. Considering me, I like to have A FULL HOME THEATER SYSTEM! I wouldn't just want the TV. It'll be....
3DTV Sony Full 1080p 40' inch
&
7.1 Sony Surround Sound System
As for the Blu-Ray, I own a Playstation 3.
What would all this be around? 5,000$ ?
wakkaoaka
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 4:08:06 PM
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When that market has been satisfied they will target the early majority of 3D TV customers, the price will obviously drop significantly.
Im scared to go to experience 3d gaming in action, especially killzone 2 and gt5... my pockets feel like they are on fire.
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 6:12:51 PM
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___________
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 @ 5:54:59 AM
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its so cool having pieces of debree flying towards your face after a grenade goes off destroying part of your cover.
add in DX11 effects and you have a visual gaming orgasm!
maxpontiac
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 @ 1:27:30 PM
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DWest
Thursday, June 03, 2010 @ 7:24:00 PM
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Dograbbitbeaver
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 10:49:37 PM
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