Sony's 3D TV Future

IGN: The use of 3D technology in TVs is something we're still waiting to become fully realized. Just about every manufacturer is making an effort to bring viewers into the third dimension, however, Sony is one of the few to fully commit themselves to focusing on 3D when it comes to their future lineup, even going so far to say they predict that 3D televisions will account for 30 to 50 percent of all the TVs the company sells in the fiscal year starting April 2012.

[MetalGearRising]

When will Sony ever learn any product they make = FAIL.......Natal = Future.

[Kevin Butler]

VP of disaster recognition

And I'm here to tell you Xbox 360 + Natal=

[foxtheory]

I'm not a big fan of 3D in the first place, and I just can't see myself using this. I think it's a great new concept that has a strong future if it's done right, but this is not the kind of gaming experience I would like. Same with motion control, but that's another story...

[Hellsvacancy]

I aint feelin the 3D revolution either, im all 4 head-trackin but 3Ds a no no in my book

[Anon1974]

3D gaming is the holy grail of gaming! I don't care who makes it, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo. I've been waiting 28 years since I first popped a cartridge into my Vic-20 for gaming to properly come into 3D, although full color, 3D gaming was science fiction for most of those years. I can't think of a single title that wouldn't benefit from going 3D. Even 2D titles like Super Mario Brothers would just pop in 3D.

When 3D games hit, I'll be first in line. I don't even care what the cost is. This is the future of gaming, not holding a pretend steering wheel in a laggy racing game or pointing my fingers at the screen and yelling "pewwww pewww" to fire a pretend gun.

[sikbeta]

NAH... is not revolutionary, but still pretty GOOD!!!

Count me IN SONY

3D GAMING FTW!!!

[Nikuma]

3D is going to bring game immersion to a whole new level. :D

[Santa Hirai]

The future is here and the future is once again brought forth by Sony and its 3D.

[ReservoirDog316]

3D = headache for me after awhile. Meaning I don't care about 3D at all. It's annoying and gimmicky.

People argue 3D is equivalent to color in movies when black and white was only used. But I disagree. You can obviously use color in dramatic movies but I don't think for a second you can use 3D in a dramatic movie successfully. Why? Because it's gimmicky.

More power to the people who like 3D. But I'll never buy into it.

edit: @above

For the sake of conversation, why? The tv throwing stuff at you seems the opposite of immersion to me.

[Anon1974]

Tell you what. How about you poke out one of your eyes and go around with no 3D perception and tell us how gimmicky 3D is. I'm sure it will hardly make a difference at all.

[Ju]

There is quite some difference between 3D movies and games. A game totally sucks you in because you are an active part of it, while a movie is still a passive experience. Ever played a 3D game ?

I can agree with getting dizzy after a while, though. Especially with fast camera movements in some games. It might not work for all type of games, either. But this makes much more sense than motion sensing as a stepping stone to the next game evolution, IMO.

This will push a whole industry like games pushed High Definition. It'll justify buying a 3D display like gaming justifies blue ray players right now. And there's maybe a reason, why the manufacturers will build a next-next gen console (wiggle controllers do not).

[ABizzel1]

Well hopefully the glasses from 3D movies work. I keep mine all the time :)

[NYC_Gamer]

Just hope this tech is made afforable for the public.

[i_am_interested]

it wont be in the beginning, initially it will most likely be branded as a premium feature catering to a small crowd - rich people, parents who want to enjoy 3d movies with their kids, and gamers who want 3d TVs as opposed to computer monitors

but eventually it will become just another added feature to HD-tvs as time goes on, as if true 120-hz accepting sets will become a new standard feature, this is when prices will become more affordable

[SmokingMonkey]

wireless electricity

[elcompa425]

FTW SCREW EDISON!!! lol...

On Topic: Regardless of how innovative it may seem, I won't be participating in this type of function. I enjoy the 3dless gaming, that's more than enough.

Cheers

[akaFullMetal]

i really want to see what sony and others can achieve with this. Lets hope its real 3d not just a little pop up from the tv.

[Campy da Camper]

No glasses. Period.

[i_am_interested]

this is a problem that i am seeing, or at least think i am seeing

so far theres no actual standard in place for 3d, especially from the blu-ray association so i have no idea whether or not pre-standard TVs will be compatible with the standards that the blu-ray association sets

panasonic heavily involved in setting these standards and is apparently working with movie directors on how to shoot 3d

you know sony's going to have a big say on these 3d standards seeing as how they produce the number one blu-ray player on the market along with producing the cameras used to film sports which will play a role in 3d, and they also have sony pictures which will definitely be putting out movies in 3d

for everyones sake, i hope the blu-ray association will take into account all these TVs that are currently out that "support" 3d but you never know, what panasonic and sony are supporting and obviously work with THEIR TVs may not take into account current TVs especially Sony, Sony is staying very tight lipped on their 3d technology for TVs

even for the ps3 3d functionality, at these shows like IFA 09, all they kept saying was that they hadnt settled on a technology yet, SMH, its in their best interest to make the PS3s 3d functionality compatible with current 3d TVs but for all we know, this ps3 3d technology could be more advanced than what current TVs can handle, sony's push isnt occuring until late 2010

i dont even know why companies are putting out 3d TVs before any kind of standards are set

[Campy da Camper]

But I cannot see a major electronic manufacturer (Misti) spending the money to add it not knowing what is to come. I am sure the execs have "something" to go on and yes, the standard may not be set publicly, there could be some handshake deals or better yet, locked away contracts that ensure their financial position in the 3-d market.

Sony is circling the wagons. They took their beating and have only just now really emerged as the leader in blu-ray/gaming technology.

They spent the last few years really nailing it down and now that devs are using it with much more ease, I think it is safe to say they have gotten in bed with some major tv distibutors in regards to what they consider the future of entertainment.

This goes past games. If they get it right, lose the headaches (pun intented) and market it properly, 3-D can take off like the DVD.

JMO.

[Ju]

"i dont even know why companies are putting out 3d TVs before any kind of standards are set "

Because it's the "way of the world". Artificial standards never survived in the past. It is also a big part of market dominance and consumer acceptance involved with every standard we got today (VHS vs. Beta, BD vs. HD-DVD, Windows vs. any OS that works, etc...).

Every company has their own ideas. Every company is fighting for dominance. Putting out n number of devices puts pressure on whoever defines the standard to support what already out there on the market. A technical and political thing, this is.

[ApocalypseShadow]

hdmi built in.1080p support built in.firmware update ability built in.all needed for true 3D for next gen tv resolutions.

3D tvs arriving with higher hrz rates.motion control gaming coming.bluray disc upgrade ability.

while other consoles will be playing some 3D games.my guess is that sony will have a patent in place that will force competitors to only have the ability to do it across games individually.

just think,sony's games will have the capability to pop out of the screen as a feature.having already showed GT5,motorstorm and wipeout as a concept,i think sony will implement this across almost all their games as an OPTION.

and with the wand tracking your position,it should be awsome.can't wait.even games like eypet will seem like the pet is actually right out in front of you if the tv is near the floor.

[jjesso1993]

are sony making the 3d tv's that dont use glasses like this http://technology.timesonli... ? cant stand glasses exact reason got contacts iam not going anywhere near this if glasses are still used

[ApocalypseShadow]

move your head and the effect becomes out of focus unless you're "in the sweet spots".not really a flaw,but seems not as good as wearing glasses.

we'll find out next year as more companies unveil their plans.

[Ju]

TBH, I would prefer glasses. Especially if watching the picture without gives you a regular 2D experience (I am not sure if this is possible, but I think it almost is with the right display).

3D tech still (and mostly will forever) work only in a limited scope (viewing angle, distance, etc). Glasses can help to "filter" that out - and it "protects" those without glasses from getting a headache. And makes switching between 2D and 3D a matter of simply putting on glasses or taking them off.

[Mr402]

I'm hoping so because I just purchased one in august. Of course I knew that the 240hz were being released but they were just not in my budget at that time.

[LorD]

I think you guys don't understand that these are new technologies. Not the same old-n-busted that we've seen before.

I've seen demos of this stuff, and its out of this world. Literally.

[sagapo]

wearing glasses, i'll pass.
If it means new technology for screens where you don't need the glasses, i'm in!
(There are already PC screens with the technology, so TV will soon follow i think.)

[JohnTheBaptist]

Just another failure for Sony to reflect upon waiting to happen.

[STRAIGHTASL]

hey what are you doing here? don't you realize yourself to be John the Bapist? John himself love all the people and want them to love God. but you? you are so hypocrite! you look like pharisees because you are partial xbox 360 and 360 fanboys. that's not what God's will. look up acts 10:34, 35. that proves you are hypocrite! please just remove your account name and thank you. don't make an insult to God because you make your stupid, fool account name. i'm straight you out!

[hoops]

As long as new HD Tv's with 120 refresh rates are needed and higher, this will still be a niche product.
Currently Nvidia is offering 3D gaming. It's neat but definitely not needed...until they can make it price affordable.

[TABSF]

Shame Nvidia did it about 1 year ago, you can watch movies and play over 300 games in stereoscopic 3D with clear not red and blue glasses.