Sony's ever popular games console may be about to step up even further in desirability with the recently announced arrival of the PlayStation 3D TV. Sony announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo during June 2011 that they will bring the model to market alongside their existing range of 3D TVs in an attempt to take the 3D games market by storm. Sony are planning to use breakthrough technology which allows two players to see individual different game images on screen by simply pressing a button, revolutionising the existing split screen method, and opening up new potential in the ways that competitive games are played.
It all sounds good, doesn't it? But there are some drawbacks. The major one is that the dual player mode will only work with 3D games that have been specially created to take advantage of it. Clearly that means that all existing games will be incompatible from this perspective, though of course you'll be able to play them as a single player in 3D. Sony will reportedly have around 100 fully compatible games released by the end of the year.
However, most people know 3D from the movies of the 1950s, which is sometimes called the Golden Era of 3D films. Many will also remember many of the 3D movies which were released in the 1980s and the 1990s - but it wasn't until Avatar dazzled and amazed movie goers last year that new 3D technology was once again on everyone's mind.
While movies has received most of the attention, many observers of popular culture believe, it is in the area of computer gaming where this new 3D technology will have the greatest impact. This could spell the beginning of changing "HOW" people play their video games. Some pundits would go so far as to say we are at the beginning stages of a major computer gaming revolution. The fallout is still unknown, but there's no denying 3D is loudly entering stage left and auditioning for the leading role.
But it is in gaming and home entertainment where 3D is making the most inroads. Gamers will embrace 3D (with or without glasses) but only if it gives them a superior gaming experience.
3D games are much easier to find than 3D movies. Most games that have been made for the PS3, Xbox, and Wii are made using a 3D format. You can find many of the newest games at local electronics stores, and also at many retail locations. There are also game stores that trade older 3D games or give you a discount on used games. A quick search through clearance bins at a mall game store may produce some 3D gaming gold that you can take home and start to play immediately. Most of the new gaming systems also connect directly to the Internet, and allow you to download new games using your online connection.
If you are really excited about 3D movie and game technology, you could look into an online forum that caters to 3D enthusiasts. These forums provide a place to chat with other 3D users, and exchange information about the 3D market in your location or online. You will learn the latest developments in 3D technology, and everyone will have an opinion about it. Forum members are usually very candid about their experiences with several different types of 3D content, and you will learn quite a lot about the latest upgrades and updates. Forums can take a while to browse through, but they are excellent resources for buying 3D movies and games.
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