John-ShepardSamsung has already released their 3D line of HDTVs and next up is Sony's Bravia series. To help push them, the electronics giant will certainly utilize the new 3D capability of the PlayStation 3 to get the message out.
According to 1Up , Sony decided to show off their fancy new 3D technology in Tokyo this weekend. And in addition to displaying "concerts and events featuring 3D footage being filmed live," they also provided attendees with a playable version of Gran Turismo 5 in 3D. Apparently, the game doesn't look any better (or worse) than when it wowed the crowds at TGS last year, but there was a bit of the standard 3D "pop-up" we've often seen in 3D presentations. Here's a portion of the analysis:
"Though 3D images can be hard to watch for a long period of time, GT5 was relatively easy to look at. This is thanks in large part to the game not using any strong depth of field effects. Often times the 3D image in a game or movie is broken when the viewer tries to examine an object that the camera is not focused on. The brain tries to process the object, but the eyes can't bring it into focus, creating an odd effect that causes headaches or nausea in some. All objects in GT5, regardless of location, are rendered without any post-processing blur, so no matter where we looked on the screen, we could focus easily."
This, plus the addition of the Recaro racing seat, should've provided them with one hell of a realistic driving experience. Furthermore, Sony was also showing off Wipeout HD , MotorStorm 2 , and Killzone 2 in 3D; only the latter wasn't playable. We do know that games with 3D patches won't look as good as those designed specifically for the new dimension, though, so we'll be looking towards the future… Who plans to jump on board with this new technology in 2010?
Related Game(s): Gran Turismo 5
lol, I agree but the stereoscopic tv's probably aren't as detailed.
@Notes36:
Not sure comparing 3DTV and the model T is the best rout. It might advance television or gaming a bit but many people would agree that it is a bit overstated. Even if it was a completely awesome experience, how would this change the world to that extent?
@CharlesD
The resolution of stereoscopic 3D is the same on the current wave of 3D TVs as it will be when the models that allow 3D viewing without glasses arrive. The difference is in the number of visual cues that trick the human vision system into seeing the illusion of 3D.
why is everyone so quick to bash something they never tried?If Sony is doing it I have hope in them, they haven't failed me in 10+ years why would they start now?
@Highlander:
Good to know, in that case I would certainly choose stereoscopic, but then again if your going to throw down the cash for a 3DTV then you mine as well go the distance and get the glasses, even if they do look funky. That is if you get more visuals out of the glasses
I won't be a first adapter this time. I was an early adapter for HD then got screwed when they went to full HD had to buy a new TV not this time.
Speaking of GT5. While browsing thru the PS3 section at my local ShopKo, I came across a slot that had two price tag labels one for the game in the slot already and one for Gran Turismo 5. For 59.99. And attached to that label was another label that said "Sorry temperarely not available". Has anyone else seen this at your ShopKo. I'm in Nebraska.
I'm all for the 3D revolution, but I want to wait for the 2nd gen to come out.
That way any unforeseen bugs or glitches should already been addressed & corrected, the prices should have dropped to a more feasible price=point by then, and……
….hopefully, there will be some new models out that do all their 3D in TV, & thereby doing away with the need for outer-space looking peepers altogether