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They still sell 3d blurays so nope.
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Are 3D TVs and 3D console content dead?
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Stormwatch
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I really need to get one of those passive 3D sets one of these days. I did enjoy the 3D effects in the latest Ghostbusters movie. They did some cool things with extending the image beyond the aspect ratio. When done right 3D content can be fun.
WheelHoss1
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3D blu ray is definitely still a thing. Every time I go to Best Buy to pick up a new release the 3D is the first to go (and never 4K). TMNT 2 and Warcraft were brilliant in 3D and I'm excited to check out Ghostbusters Xmen and Tarzan.
Also I prefer active to passive fwiw.
Stormwatch
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I tried playing a bit of WoW on my laptop that supports 3D. I didn't really like it. In a game where you have to concentrate so much and do quick sweeping movements it made my head spin. I'm sure it works better with games that have fixed camera angles.
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True. But with so many Joe Schmoes ditching, or never getting into 3D, due to not wanting to hassle with the glasses, VR will probably be an even tougher sell outside the tech geek crowd.
Especially for movies, TV, sports etc. that people like to watch socially vs. everyone with their own headset. I know they're working on social VR stuff, but it's just not as conducive as sitting around a room pounding some beers and watching whatever with friends and family.
And that's the mainstream market for TV, movies etc. that will be more key to VRs success than games and experiences.
But there's also weird shit like Jungle Book not having a 3D Bluray. Though maybe it will come months later like with The Force Awakens 3D Bluray finally coming out next month.
I am far more impressed by PSVR than I was by 3DTVs.
JoshuaJSlone
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I frequently use 3D Vision. Anything in particular you're wondering?
Kremzeek
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Yeah, if people weren't keen to put on 3D glasses, I don't think having to put on a big wired claustrophobic headset is ultimately going to fare much better....
I tried going to 3D versions of movies and being thoroughly disappointed in what were essentially movies with goofy gimmick pop ups like a theme park ride. I no longer go to them and get the 2D if I can. When it's not a distracting experience that makes me remember I'm watching a movie maybe I'll try it again.
Love the 3ds, it's like looking at a little diorama. I hope the NX has it (unlikely) or the 3ds continues to be supported along side it.
I still buy all my Blu-rays in 3D. It's a shame that devs stopped supporting it. There's a handful of titles out there that are pretty amazing in 3D.
Krakatoa, what kind of TV do you have? I will eventually have to upgrade to 4K/HDR, but I don't want to give up my 3D, especially passive (my current TV is passive, too).
The other benefit of having a passive TV, particularly like the LG model I have, is that the glasses are compatible with RealD 3D in the theater. So I can take my own glasses, which are lighter and clearer than the shit ones they hand out at the cinema. Much better experience.
Krakatoa, what kind of TV do you have? I will eventually have to upgrade to 4K/HDR, but I don't want to give up my 3D, especially passive (my current TV is passive, too).
The other benefit of having a passive TV, particularly like the LG model I have, is that the glasses are compatible with RealD 3D in the theater. So I can take my own glasses, which are lighter and clearer than the shit ones they hand out at the cinema. Much better experience.
WheelHoss1
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I have 4K Active Samsung 3D (last model to have 3D/4K). Looks fucking amazing. Much better than theaters.
Honestly if I had to chose between 3D and 4K for a blu ray I'll almost always take 3D. Maybe my eyes just aren't as good as they used to be, but the bump in resolution never impresses me like the picture window effect created by a good 3D transfer. TMNT 2 has this in spades.
Honestly if I had to chose between 3D and 4K for a blu ray I'll almost always take 3D. Maybe my eyes just aren't as good as they used to be, but the bump in resolution never impresses me like the picture window effect created by a good 3D transfer. TMNT 2 has this in spades.
I do not like the current state/offerings of VR, however VR is far from going the route of 3D.
I, however, am glad 3D is done for.
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Yeah, I have zero interest in 4K. Just no desire to clutter up a room with a huge TV (55" is plenty for me), or sit way closer, for my aging eyes to tell a difference.
I mean sure, when my TVs die I'll probably get a 4K. They're relatively new so that's probably all that will be around when they kick the bucket (or maybe even a higher resolution if they last a long time). But I don't even have the slightest temptation to upgrade to a 4K while my 1080p sets are working fine.
How do you enable it?
I just recently got a GTX card and signed up for 3D play, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to enable it
I have 3D monitors (playstation 3dtvs), but whenever I go to the Control Panel and enable stereo 3D the box gets clicked and nothing really happens outside of that. Is there a hot key combo I should be pressing when launching my games?afternoon delight
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Just you wait until the next Avatar comes out, it's gonna be smashing! Records will be broken! 3D hysteria will sweep the globe once more!
I haven't even seen anyone use the 3D TV option once outside of a store environment.
I haven't even seen anyone use the 3D TV option once outside of a store environment.
Same. One is a new way to play games, the other is just like the old way with added depth.
JoshuaJSlone
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I can't give much help here. I have a TV with passive 3D, so I use a workaround that tricks the driver into thinking it's a passive monitor NVIDIA supported.How do you enable it?
I just recently got a GTX card and signed up for 3D play, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to enable it
Once it's working, though, it _should_ start up with compatible games by default. In NVIDIA Control Panel's 3D area you can set keyboard shortcuts for things like toggling it off and on, but if it's not on to begin with it won't have anything to toggle.
thehillissilent
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I'm about to start trying 3D out on my Epson HomeCinema 2030 projector after owning it for two years. LOL. It uses 3LCD technology unlike most DLP projectors and accepts Side-by-Side Format when I use TriDef with it to play PC games in 3D. I will be getting cheaper Samsung active shutter glasses tomorrow that are compatible with the projector. The only real testing I have done so far is to see if 3D content will display properly on my projector, which I did get to work with my PC and my PS4.
For games and content that don't support 3D at all, I bought an old 2d to 3d converter box from monoprice (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005E2XL46/?tag=neogaf0e-20) which supports side by side format. I know it won't be nearly as good as native 3d content, but it will be decent for me, at least.
For games and content that don't support 3D at all, I bought an old 2d to 3d converter box from monoprice (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005E2XL46/?tag=neogaf0e-20) which supports side by side format. I know it won't be nearly as good as native 3d content, but it will be decent for me, at least.
I LOVE 3D. Ever since I got a 4K TV, an unexpected bonus has been the 3D content. It looks really, really good. It's like a giant 3DS with no crosstalk and everywhere is the 'sweet spot'. It adds such a depth and richness to every picture that resolution increases alone simply cannot. I prefer it over 4K, honestly.
3D content may not be massive in the mainstream any more but lots of Blurays still release in 3D and I buy every Bluray of films I want in 3D to support the format. It must be doing okay, because I can still buy 3D films in my local DVD store and supermarkets.
3D content may not be massive in the mainstream any more but lots of Blurays still release in 3D and I buy every Bluray of films I want in 3D to support the format. It must be doing okay, because I can still buy 3D films in my local DVD store and supermarkets.
jabberwocker
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Laugh out loud. I'm going to actually say the complete opposite, I say the next 5 to 6 years the number one selling game that year will be a VR game. See you in 2021-22.
I thought it was just Samsung.
You don't think Nausea 2017 has a shot? I'm thinking with a strong sales surge for the holidays, we could all be vomiting by Christmas!
The only 3D gaming you'll be getting for the foreseeable future will be in VR... and we'll see how the current incarnation of that lasts.
Vizio did it too believe. There's just no public interest, so they cut it to save costs.
Vizio did it too believe. There's just no public interest, so they cut it to save costs.
Ah, there's no Vizio in Europe. To be fair, 3D is shit on LCD anyway.
Massive Duck. C.M.
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I find 3D annoying more than anything, so I wouldn't mind it going the way of the dodo
TrynUrLuck
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It's all but dead, especially in gaming. I really hope it makes a resurgence as it adds a lot to media imo.
3d games are alive on the 3ds. But not enough care even if you don't have to wear glasses.
Problems are that 3d is more tiring on the eyes. And it uses more horsepower. YOu can always make games look nicer by not going 3d. 3d costs more too at least in movies. Probably in games too.
And really the effect sort of wears off after awhile. You become de-sensitized to it.
Problems are that 3d is more tiring on the eyes. And it uses more horsepower. YOu can always make games look nicer by not going 3d. 3d costs more too at least in movies. Probably in games too.
And really the effect sort of wears off after awhile. You become de-sensitized to it.
3D is something that comes & go & VR is the same way.
3D will come back with glasses-free 3D in maybe 10 years & VR will be back as a pair of MR glasses
PendekarRajawali
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Yep, I loved Uncharted 3 in 3D. Incredible experience. Now even The Force Awakens isn't even out on 3D yet.
Glasses free 3D in home TV would be here by now if anyone cared.
"It might die in 10 years but in 200 years when everyone has a neural implant..."
Just give it time PS4 Pro & Scorpio or PS5 & the Next Box could take advantage of the fact that everyone doesn't have 4K yet & use the extra power to fake 3D on none 3D TVs