Anyone tried 'Real 3D' gaming?

[Math You]

Just wondered if anyone has tried playing games on a 3D TV or monitor?

 

I used to think that 'Real 3D' was just a gimmick, but it looks like it might be the next big thing now that TV manufacturers have found a way of making 3D TV's that don't require special glasses.

 

Sony 3D game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKUtUrzees4&feature=related

 

 

3D panel without 3D glasses (starts at 50 seconds)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzRq7GhBLRQ

 

 

3D TV without 3D glasses

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4VidUn-3xA

Edited January 6, 2011 by Math You

[madmax2069]

My friend has a 3D TV, its neat for a little bit but after a while it gives me a migraine. i like the 3d effect but cant stand the glasses because its like watching tv with a pair of sun glasses and makes it somewhat hard to focus (it does degrade the picture). a pair of glasses can cost up to $150 a pop (if you buy a pair from the TV maker), and if someone doesn't have a extra pair they are watching a blurry picture.

 

I cant wait till you do not need a pair of glasses to watch a 3D TV, i am glad to see that this is coming to reality. i knew it would not take to long before this would happen. i wonder if it will have the same effect as the ones that need glasses (as in give me a migraine).

 

one of my friends is blind in one eye and the 3D TV that uses glasses wont produce the 3D effect for him because of that. i wonder if the TVs that don't require glasses will have the same effect with someone that cant see out of one eye.

[Bilnick]

I ordered the 3D adapter kit and glasses for my Mitsubishi DLP ealier this week, and it should be here today. I am looking forward to playing Superstardust HD, GT5, and CoD:Black Ops in 3d. I am pretty sure the BCS football game between Oregon and Auburn will be broadcast in 3D as well.

 

I don't see why people complain about wearing glasses to see 3D. I wear safety glasses all day at work, most people over 40 wear some type of glasses just to see, and almost everyone I know wears sun glasses driving. Wearing glasses to see 3D content I do not see as a big problem.

 

The cost of the active shutter glasses for home 3D setups is high now, but I would expect the price to drop to $25 or less in the next few years.

 

Based on the videos you posted and other articles I have read i don't see glasses-less 3D being in the living room for a while. It seems that it will be fine for single viewer applications like laptops, portable games, etc. but I cant see anyone buying a 3D glasses-less TV where it can only be viewed from a few spots in the family room. I would say when you see glasses free 3D in the movie theaters, that is when you can start saving your money for a home unit.

[Animan]

I recently got a 3D Camcorder for Christmas, and it has a parallax barrier screen (similar to the one on the 3DS). However, it gives me a headache real quick. I find it unusual because I have NEVER had a problem with 3D viewing. Very minor eyestrain at the most. I just hope the 3DS isn't that bad. Despite this, the 3D effect is very real, and every person that has tried it was amazed. It can also convert to red/blue video, upload to Youtube 3D, and has an HDMI port so you can plug it in to your fancy 3D TV (which we don't have one).

 

As for 3D gaming, I have only tried 3D Worldrunner and Rad Racer on the NES. My 3D Camcorder happened to include some high quality red/blue glasses. No cardboard stuff, it's as if someone took a real pair of sunglasses and put red and blue plastic on them. I also own 3 pairs of cardboard 3d glasses that work fine, too (but each one is slightly different, so I like to try them all just to see which one works best.

 

I can safely say the 3D on the NES ACTUALLY WORKS. A tad flickery, and the framerate appears to be divided in half, but you can see some true depth in there. I can last about an hour before my eyes begin to burn, and it probably is better just to run in non-3D mode, but it's still an interesting experience nonetheless.

Edited January 6, 2011 by Animan

[madmax2069]

I don't see why people complain about wearing glasses to see 3D. I wear safety glasses all day at work, most people over 40 wear some type of glasses just to see, and almost everyone I know wears sun glasses driving. Wearing glasses to see 3D content I do not see as a big problem.

 

Its not wearing them that's the problem (glasses do not bother me at all, i wear sun glasses, eye glasses, and safety glasses with no ill effect) its the effect they produce that's the problem. they do degrade the image quality because of how the TVs produce the image and how the lens of these glasses are made, and they do make the image darker, ever try watching TV with a pair of shades on ? same effect (for the most part).

 

wearing glasses or shades does not bother me. its when you are trying to focus harder for long periods of time and straining your eyes which is the problem, it does produce the 3D effect nicely but it also causes you to strain your eyes more because you are trying to focus harder. the effects of all the above give me a migraine after a while (say around 20 minutes), and i am not the only one it does this to. the old red and blue 3D glasses didn't give me a migraine like these do even after a few hours of using them.

Edited January 6, 2011 by madmax2069

[cimerians]

It's really cool if you have the money for it. I have a 55" bravia with the 3D kit (finally) and if a movie is in 3D we always buy a copy. It's pretty much exactly how it is in a theater. We are loving it. Coraline came out this week and I bought a copy. The glasses are fine I dont mind wearing them but the problem I have is that they are slightly small for me even though I adjusted them so they tend to get uncomfortable after about an hour into a show but its not that big a deal.

 

As far as 3D gaming I was planning on trying it out this weekend, I have the following 3D games:

 

Gran Turismo 5

Sly Cooper Collection HD

Super Stardust

Moto Storm Demo

Wipeout HD

 

If anyone is curious I'll post what I think later this weekend or maybe tonight if I get the chance.

 

Microsoft is working on 3D stuff where you dont need glasses although beaming anything into a human eyeball sounds a little risky. I'm sure it won't be though. I really hope Microsoft comes out with this though cause if you dont have to wear glasses then why not?

 

The 3D kit being used right now is basically a transmitter with a fairly good range. You mount the small bar in front of your TV (some newer TV's have built in 3D capability). I think the limitation is four people\glasses.

 

Its fantastic but extremely pricey.

[Bill Loguidice]

I ordered the 3D adapter kit and glasses for my Mitsubishi DLP ealier this week, and it should be here today. I am looking forward to playing Superstardust HD, GT5, and CoD:Black Ops in 3d. I am pretty sure the BCS football game between Oregon and Auburn will be broadcast in 3D as well.

 

Let me know how that works, because it was my understanding that the 3D on DLP TV's is not compatible with the present 3D standard. If that's not the case, then I might consider getting a pair for my DLP TV.

[Bilnick]

I ordered the 3D adapter kit and glasses for my Mitsubishi DLP ealier this week, and it should be here today. I am looking forward to playing Superstardust HD, GT5, and CoD:Black Ops in 3d. I am pretty sure the BCS football game between Oregon and Auburn will be broadcast in 3D as well.

 

Let me know how that works, because it was my understanding that the 3D on DLP TV's is not compatible with the present 3D standard. If that's not the case, then I might consider getting a pair for my DLP TV.

 

For my 2008 Mitsubishi DLP, I bought this to convert the 3D formats currently used to the 3d format my TV uses. I think some 2010 and later models of Mitsubishi DLPs do not need the converter box, but I am not sure on that.

[Bill Loguidice]

Ah, makes sense now. Thanks Bilnick. I wish you luck with it!

[yell0w_lantern]

I thought from reading the thread title that this was about actually doing something like playing football or driving a car (i.e. REAL 3D) versus on a video game (FAKE 3D). Oops.

[Video]

I thought from reading the thread title that this was about actually doing something like playing football or driving a car (i.e. REAL 3D) versus on a video game (FAKE 3D). Oops.

Yeah, 3D holographic holodeck stuff like Star trek, that'll be the day.

 

I'm one of the ones that really likes the Idea of 3D, but would like it even more with something like the Kinect, where as you move around the room, the machine adjusts the picture to compensate for it, that would be cool in 3D (but the Xbox probably can't push both the kinect and 3D...)

[jhd]

one of my friends is blind in one eye and the 3D TV that uses glasses wont produce the 3D effect for him because of that. i wonder if the TVs that don't require glasses will have the same effect with someone that cant see out of one eye.

 

Speaking as someone with limited vision in one eye, it is simply not possible to see 3D even "in real life". Stereoscopic vision is required for depth perception.

 

Need proof? Ask you friend to catch a football that you throw towards him.

[madmax2069]

one of my friends is blind in one eye and the 3D TV that uses glasses wont produce the 3D effect for him because of that. i wonder if the TVs that don't require glasses will have the same effect with someone that cant see out of one eye.

 

Speaking as someone with limited vision in one eye, it is simply not possible to see 3D even "in real life". Stereoscopic vision is required for depth perception.

 

Need proof? Ask you friend to catch a football that you throw towards him.

 

I dont really need proof, he wasn't blind in one eye for his entire life (it happened a few years ago), but he had learned to deal with it and no he isnt as good as he use to be at doing things that require depth but has somewhat learned to overcome things that do. the only thing he hasn't been able to overcome (and there is no way to) is things like this topic. i was just hoping that with the 3D TV that do not require the glasses overcome this, but it looks like it wont.

[atarian63]

I ordered the 3D adapter kit and glasses for my Mitsubishi DLP ealier this week, and it should be here today. I am looking forward to playing Superstardust HD, GT5, and CoD:Black Ops in 3d. I am pretty sure the BCS football game between Oregon and Auburn will be broadcast in 3D as well.

 

I don't see why people complain about wearing glasses to see 3D. I wear safety glasses all day at work, most people over 40 wear some type of glasses just to see, and almost everyone I know wears sun glasses driving. Wearing glasses to see 3D content I do not see as a big problem.

 

The cost of the active shutter glasses for home 3D setups is high now, but I would expect the price to drop to $25 or less in the next few years.

 

Based on the videos you posted and other articles I have read i don't see glasses-less 3D being in the living room for a while. It seems that it will be fine for single viewer applications like laptops, portable games, etc. but I cant see anyone buying a 3D glasses-less TV where it can only be viewed from a few spots in the family room. I would say when you see glasses free 3D in the movie theaters, that is when you can start saving your money for a home unit.

I have the 3d Mitsu kit(3DC-1000), Stardust 3d is AWESOME! You will love it, be aware that your AVR (if you are using one) must support 3d. My 8 month old Sony STR-DN1000 does NOT support it Call Sony and there is nothing that can be done. I notice they now have a DN1010 model that DOES support it. Anyway if you hook it up to your mitsubishi dlp tv it works great!BTW the glasses are great and NOT heavy. The new Jim Carry Chrismas movie looked great,even my skeptical daughter agreed!

[atarian63]

I ordered the 3D adapter kit and glasses for my Mitsubishi DLP ealier this week, and it should be here today. I am looking forward to playing Superstardust HD, GT5, and CoD:Black Ops in 3d. I am pretty sure the BCS football game between Oregon and Auburn will be broadcast in 3D as well.

 

Let me know how that works, because it was my understanding that the 3D on DLP TV's is not compatible with the present 3D standard. If that's not the case, then I might consider getting a pair for my DLP TV.

I have about 15 movies so far, all have worked fine, It's worth it, I wasnt sure before getting it but am happy now. 73" of 3d goodness!

[Arkhan]

I play Tron Evolution, WipeoutHD, and Super Stardust HD in 3D on my PS3 on a 55" Bravia LED tv.

 

Theres surround sound too.

 

Its frigging awesome.

 

The movies are cool too. Like the IMAX deep sea fish extravaganza disc that came with the TV.

 

If you buy the 3D tv, sony gives you 2 free movies and some free games for the PS3! Coupled with my TV only being 2100$ w/ surround sound+blu ray player, 2 sets of glasses, and the transmitter, id say the 3D is totally worth it.

[Bilnick]

Finally got 3D working on my DLP, the first converter box was defective, but the second one works fine.

 

Played a little GT5 and Superstardust HD in 3D. I crashed and died more often than I usually do, the 3D was distracting me. I found myself ooohing and aaahing rather than paying attention to the games. Both games are fun in 3D, it adds to the enjoyment of the game. Looking forward to trying Black Ops, just need to get my other 360 with HDMI to try it.

 

Bummer about the AVR, my 3 year old Onkyo 705 has the same problem, only compatible up to HDMI 1.3. Gives me a reason to get a new receiver.

 

Despicable Me was fun to watch, I wish there wasn't so many exclusive deals with other 3D Blue Rays, I wouldn't mind seeing Avatar in 3d, but I am not going to buy a $150 3D Panasonic Blue Ray player just to see one movie.

 

I have only had 3D for a day, so it is too soon to say it is worth it, but so far I am happy.

[Gaztee]

I have a 46" Samsung 3d tv & this its awesome for gaming & movies. Even old titles like HV Bowling is improved with 3D. Wipeout is just amazing in 3D & the fight is so much better in 3d than in 2D! Just wish I had a bigger house to have a bigger set! Well worth the money & I don't really notice the glasses, until I steam them up playing 'The fight'