So the next big thing in games and TV is 3D and to be honest I don't see what the fuss is about, in the past week I've tried out two different forms of the technology and I fail to see how this is going to be huge.
Let me explain, after doing some research into nVidia's 3D vision thing for computers I found a mode for using Stereophonic 3D which only required basic red/cyan 3D glasses, their was no way I was shelling out £120+ for new equipment to have the real deal but the idea of spending only £3 made me buy some glasses. I've been testing it since Wednesday and it's been OK. nVidia have tried their best to incorporate this basic 3D into every game and in most cases it does work . . kinda. It does give the illusion that you are looking through a window into the action however it does seem grand enough and also due to it being Stereophonic the colours are quite screwed up (OK my fault for going with the cheap option).
But what about the expensive 3D option i hear you cry, well I've tried that too. Last week i was part of a focus group for Sky testing out their new 3D channel and to be honest, it was crap! This is Real 3D technology (the sort used for films like Up! and Avatar) and it didn't really do much, as it was the Hay Festival we only saw arts and culture type programs but it just didn't do anything new. The screen just looked like a pop-up book instead of giving the impression that a dance studio/jungle/cathedral was in the room with you.
When I think about it there are just too many disadvantages for 3D to make up for the one sole advantage: Firstly, you need glasses. This screws it up for people with sight problems and for people that occasionally loose small objects, not to mention people large parties of people will need to shell out for their own glasses or suffer weird blurry images. Secondly, it really does hurt your head. I've been playing games all my life and rarely suffer from headaches and eye problems, but after using 3D on both my computer and in the focus group my head has exploded in pain. Finally there is the cost: to have 3D on your TV you need a HD3D TV, subscription to Sky and the glasses or for your computer you need a special monitor, a receiver and again the glasses. I don't see thousands of people shelling out this kind of money which really does beckon the question: Is 3d just a fad?
Sorry for the long wall of text and the fact its a bit on the British side but what do you think of 3D? Have you tried it and loved it? Or do you think it's going to crash and burn?
Let me explain, after doing some research into nVidia's 3D vision thing for computers I found a mode for using Stereophonic 3D which only required basic red/cyan 3D glasses, their was no way I was shelling out £120+ for new equipment to have the real deal but the idea of spending only £3 made me buy some glasses. I've been testing it since Wednesday and it's been OK. nVidia have tried their best to incorporate this basic 3D into every game and in most cases it does work . . kinda. It does give the illusion that you are looking through a window into the action however it does seem grand enough and also due to it being Stereophonic the colours are quite screwed up (OK my fault for going with the cheap option).
But what about the expensive 3D option i hear you cry, well I've tried that too. Last week i was part of a focus group for Sky testing out their new 3D channel and to be honest, it was crap! This is Real 3D technology (the sort used for films like Up! and Avatar) and it didn't really do much, as it was the Hay Festival we only saw arts and culture type programs but it just didn't do anything new. The screen just looked like a pop-up book instead of giving the impression that a dance studio/jungle/cathedral was in the room with you.
When I think about it there are just too many disadvantages for 3D to make up for the one sole advantage: Firstly, you need glasses. This screws it up for people with sight problems and for people that occasionally loose small objects, not to mention people large parties of people will need to shell out for their own glasses or suffer weird blurry images. Secondly, it really does hurt your head. I've been playing games all my life and rarely suffer from headaches and eye problems, but after using 3D on both my computer and in the focus group my head has exploded in pain. Finally there is the cost: to have 3D on your TV you need a HD3D TV, subscription to Sky and the glasses or for your computer you need a special monitor, a receiver and again the glasses. I don't see thousands of people shelling out this kind of money which really does beckon the question: Is 3d just a fad?
Sorry for the long wall of text and the fact its a bit on the British side but what do you think of 3D? Have you tried it and loved it? Or do you think it's going to crash and burn?
