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Ldn.se on 06 April 2010

I came to work this morning and after exchanging a few polite words with my senior manager after Easter break she told me that she is going to buy PS3 and 3D TV later this year. I was surprised as she is an elder lady and I would never expect her to be even slightly interested in consoles and 3D technology!

In fact 3D doesn't get too much media attention at these days but within few months we will hear and see much more. I hope that Avatar, Alice in Wonderland and Beowulf will be available on blu ray in 3D. These are the best IMAX films. I remember the times when PS3 was selling poorly and it was so criticised for the expensive blu ray drive (on this website too). Now, wasn’t it a great idea?

I would love to play a 3D RPG game. Maybe Demons Souls 2 utilising Move? This is so exciting.

A TV is going to cost £1,600.00 (40) and larger ones over £2,000.00 (in the UK). I'm getting 3D Sony Bravia as soon as one is available.

Think 3D - Think PS3



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Dgc1808 on 06 April 2010

Since there's no way to push it back so, I agree! ^_^



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silicon on 06 April 2010

The only media attention for 3D I see lately is how well 3D TVs are selling.



disolitude on 06 April 2010

PS3 will benefit from 3D...just like it would from any extra service.

However I already have a 3D capable TV and am able to watch 3D blurays on my computer using powerDVD 10. Also I am able to play 3D games of much better quality than PS3 will offer on the Pc using Nvidia 3D vision.

So no...think 3D does not = Think PS3

PS3 will not offer the ultuimate 3D gaming experience as its not powerful enough. and quality of 3D movies will depend on the type TV you buy...and word on the CES 2010 floors is that the samsung 3D TVs are better than Sonys.



oldschoolfool on 06 April 2010

3-d is way over-rated. It really adds nothing to the table in my mind.



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disolitude on 06 April 2010
kowenicki said:
I find this story odd.

I was actually looking into the 3dtv's this weekend. Buggger all information anywhere about them in the UK so far. I am going to go to a big Comet store on the way home from work and see what they have on display.

I actually think Sky could steal a march on the PS3 (or any 3d enabled Blu-Ray player), they will have 3d channels (including sport) and presumably box office movies to rent as 3d.


While its cool that anyone who already owns a PS3 gets a 3D bluray upgrade, people that own a semi decent computer should be able to get a 3D bluray player much cheaper than PS3s 299.

Here is the cheapest legal option...if you dont mind doing illegal things its even cheaper.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135205

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http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdvd/overview_en_US.html



Slimebeast on 06 April 2010
kowenicki said:
I find this story odd.

I was actually looking into the 3dtv's this weekend. Buggger all information anywhere about them in the UK so far. I am going to go to a big Comet store on the way home from work and see what they have on display.

I actually think Sky could steal a march on the PS3 (or any 3d enabled Blu-Ray player), they will have 3d channels (including sport) and presumably box office movies to rent as 3d.

So are 3-D TV's already out there in shops for display with the glasses and all to try it out?



disolitude on 06 April 2010
kowenicki said:
disolitude said:
kowenicki said:
I find this story odd.

I was actually looking into the 3dtv's this weekend. Buggger all information anywhere about them in the UK so far. I am going to go to a big Comet store on the way home from work and see what they have on display.

I actually think Sky could steal a march on the PS3 (or any 3d enabled Blu-Ray player), they will have 3d channels (including sport) and presumably box office movies to rent as 3d.


While its cool that anyone who already owns a PS3 gets a 3D bluray upgrade, people that own a semi decent computer should be able to get a 3D bluray player much cheaper than PS3s 299.

Here is the cheapest legal option...if you dont mind doing illegal things its even cheaper.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135205

+

http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdvd/overview_en_US.html

Indeed, and I think Samsung (largest selling HDTV's) will bundle TV's with appropriate blu-ray players too.  As will LG and Sony probably.

Bestbuy in canada is already offering samsungs 3D stuff and its so bloody expensive.

40 inch 3D TV - 2499

3D bluray player - 399

2 sets of glasses + monsters vs aliens bundle - 449

I cant help but gloat and feel good about my purchase in 2008. I bought a 67 inch 3D capable LED based DLP TV for 2400. It supports everything...3d blurays (with 60 dollar bluray drive for my comp), Nvidia 3D vision gaming (which cost me 200 bucks), and most likely the PS3... I've been enjoying 3D for over a year now and am doing it on a bigger screen for less money :)

Not to mention that my TV does all this with zero ghosting cause its DLP technology. I saw Sonys and Samsungs new 3D tvs and some ghosting is still present since LCDs have refresh rate to worry about.



oldschoolfool on 06 April 2010
disolitude said:
kowenicki said:
disolitude said:
kowenicki said:
I find this story odd.

I was actually looking into the 3dtv's this weekend. Buggger all information anywhere about them in the UK so far. I am going to go to a big Comet store on the way home from work and see what they have on display.

I actually think Sky could steal a march on the PS3 (or any 3d enabled Blu-Ray player), they will have 3d channels (including sport) and presumably box office movies to rent as 3d.


While its cool that anyone who already owns a PS3 gets a 3D bluray upgrade, people that own a semi decent computer should be able to get a 3D bluray player much cheaper than PS3s 299.

Here is the cheapest legal option...if you dont mind doing illegal things its even cheaper.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135205

+

http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdvd/overview_en_US.html

Indeed, and I think Samsung (largest selling HDTV's) will bundle TV's with appropriate blu-ray players too.  As will LG and Sony probably.

Bestbuy in canada is already offering samsungs 3D stuff and its so bloody expensive.

40 inch 3D TV - 2499

3D bluray player - 399

2 sets of glasses + monsters vs aliens bundle - 449

I cant help but gloat and feel good about my purchase in 2008. I bought a 67 inch 3D capable LED based DLP TV for 2400. It supports everything...3d blurays (with 60 dollar bluray drive), Nvidia 3D vision (which cost me 200 bucks), and most likely the PS3... I've been enjoying 3D for over a year now and am doing it on a bigger screen for less money :)

Not to mention that my TV does all this with zero ghosting cause its DLP technology. I saw Sonys and Samsungs new 3D tvs and some ghosting is still present since LCDs have refresh rate to worry about.


good for your T.V. purchase.



Adobo on 06 April 2010

interesting read.