Microsoft should make some noise about 3D

So, Gimmic or not...I was totaly unaware that Gears of War 3, or the Xbox 360 in general had 3D support untill I read the small bullet point on the back of the box. What is System Wars take on this? Sure there isen't such a huge push as Sony to get the tech off the ground, but if someone who keeps a relitivly close tab on the industry such as myself to not know that some 360 games have 3D, how do they expect Joe Blow to know about this possible selling point. Where is the advertising?

Im quite interested in 3D tbh and very interested into the new 3D playstation TV

Just a huge gimmick. I have a 3D HDTV and I wouldn't even use that function if available. KC_Hokie

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Just a huge gimmick. I have a 3D HDTV and I wouldn't even use that function if available. darkspineslayer

There really isn't a demand by gamers or developers.

It would serve little purpose. 3D isn't really a game-seller, or even something many people are interested in. Sony markets the 3D-capabilities of their games because they want to sell 3D TVs.IronBass

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Im quite interested in 3D tbh and very interested into the new 3D playstation TV

finalstar2007

3d is only cool if you don't have to wear stupid glasses. Even then, It will still strain your eyes more than 2d, so prolonged game play would hurt.

Microsoft should use its moneypockets and make a hologram based console/tv/peripheral/thingamabob. Only then will I be impressed.

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Im quite interested in 3D tbh and very interested into the new 3D playstation TV

NVIDIATI

Yeah $500 is too much, if i can find something for $300 same size as the Ps Tv i'd be all over it

3d is only cool if you don't have to wear stupid glasses. Even then, It will still strain your eyes more than 2d, so prolonged game play would hurt.

Microsoft should use its moneypockets and make a hologram based console/tv/peripheral/thingamabob. Only then will I be impressed.

LORD_BLACKGULT

I really hope 3D is a Fad, the tech isnt there to be anything special and it hurts eyes. I honestly think current 3D Tvs are going to be looked back on in 2035 like the motorola brick is looked back on now.Plagueless

Before this 3D fad came into this current decade, people looked back on 3D... as a fad... Rather weird that 3D was a fad that happened in the 1950s, and made a resurgence. :?

Hopefully 3D dies off, and people permanently forget about it. I don't want this stupid fad to make any more comebacks...

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Just a huge gimmick. I have a 3D HDTV and I wouldn't even use that function if available. darkspineslayer

[QUOTE="darkspineslayer"][QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Just a huge gimmick. I have a 3D HDTV and I wouldn't even use that function if available. slvrraven9

So, Gimmic or not...I was totaly unaware that Gears of War 3, or the Xbox 360 in general had 3D support untill I read the small bullet point on the back of the box. What is System Wars take on this? Sure there isen't such a huge push as Sony to get the tech off the ground, but if someone who keeps a relitivly close tab on the industry such as myself to not know that some 360 games have 3D, how do they expect Joe Blow to know about this possible selling point. Where is the advertising?

darkspineslayer

Off topic, but I don't understand your sig. Isn't it supposed to be the cake is a lie?

Just a huge gimmick. I have a 3D HDTV and I wouldn't even use that function if available. KC_Hokie

LOL, then why did you buy a 3DTV??????????????

Can't wait to hear this one:P

SO based on what 90% of you are saying in this thread, is it safe to assume that pretty much NONE of you have even played a game in 3D?

I will just say that at E3, I played Motorstorm 3 in 3D and it was INTENSE and the effect was awesome!

SO based on what 90% of you are saying in this thread, is it safe to assume that pretty much NONE of you have even played a game in 3D?

I will just say that at E3, I played Motorstorm 3 in 3D and it was INTENSE and the effect was awesome!

mztazmz

The only thing I don't like about 3D is the performance hit.

I think the reason they aren't pushing it as much is because they get no great benefit for having 3D in their games, it's just a nice extra. Sony on the other hand has 3D TVs on the market which they want to sell and thus want to push the tech more since there are benefits beyond gaming for them.soulitane

This. Microsoft doesnt really have anything to gain from 3D gaming yet. Its still too expensive for most people to count on 3D as a marketing tool andtehy dont make 3dtv's like Sony, so they have no reason to try and push the technology as of yet. Im sure if or when 3dtv's get more mainstream we will see microsof hopping on the band wagon as well. (I really hope 3d dies) its a gimick and usually makes the quality of what im watching worse. Not once have I seen a movie in 3D and said to myelf " wow that was awesome 3D, it made the movie better"...

No please...I had wished that pseudo 3d was one gimmick Microsoft would pass up...but sadly no...

SO based on what 90% of you are saying in this thread, is it safe to assume that pretty much NONE of you have even played a game in 3D?

I will just say that at E3, I played Motorstorm 3 in 3D and it was INTENSE and the effect was awesome!

mztazmz

It's not really amazing... since it's not even real 3D.

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SO based on what 90% of you are saying in this thread, is it safe to assume that pretty much NONE of you have even played a game in 3D?

I will just say that at E3, I played Motorstorm 3 in 3D and it was INTENSE and the effect was awesome!

Bebi_vegeta

It's not really amazing... since it's not even real 3D.

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[QUOTE="mztazmz"]

SO based on what 90% of you are saying in this thread, is it safe to assume that pretty much NONE of you have even played a game in 3D?

I will just say that at E3, I played Motorstorm 3 in 3D and it was INTENSE and the effect was awesome!

Cherokee_Jack

It's not really amazing... since it's not even real 3D.

Like an actual image in 3D... not a illusion.

[QUOTE="darkspineslayer"][QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Just a huge gimmick. I have a 3D HDTV and I wouldn't even use that function if available. KC_Hokie

There really isn't a demand by gamers or developers.

much like HDTV last gen, the processing power and the tech wasnt as affordable as now.

Till we see 3dtv's which dont require glasses and those become cheap i dont think we will see it really taking off.

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"]

It's not really amazing... since it's not even real 3D.

Bebi_vegeta

Like an actual image in 3D... not a illusion.

[QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"]

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"] What is real 3D?Cherokee_Jack

Like an actual image in 3D... not a illusion.

WHAT???? NO!!!! HOW CAN THEY DO THIS TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On a serious note, I think you should informe yourself how they do the "3D" with glasses...

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Just a huge gimmick. I have a 3D HDTV and I wouldn't even use that function if available. mztazmz

LOL, then why did you buy a 3DTV??????????????

Can't wait to hear this one:P

Better off to make 3D more of a next gen thing me thinks. :P

[QUOTE="slvrraven9"][QUOTE="darkspineslayer"] Thats not really the point I'm trying to make. from a busness perspective, wouldn't it make sence to let you know its there? Microsoft is missing out on the market still interested in 3DCherokee_Jack

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Just a huge gimmick. I have a 3D HDTV and I wouldn't even use that function if available. mztazmz

LOL, then why did you buy a 3DTV??????????????

Can't wait to hear this one:P

The problem with 3D is the mutliple standards and cost for the consumer. If I want a full HD 3D TV then for a 46" I am looking at £1299 for a good set which brings the nect question; Do I get a passive or active set, if its the latter then im looking £60 a pair of additonal glasses which may suffer from cross talk. I have seen somecheap first generation 3DTV prices around £600ish but they dont support Full HD in 1080p and some require the £60 a pair glasses to be bought and also a 3D transmitter!

Until 3D develops a single standard I dont think it will take off as currently its confusing and expensive for the average consumer.

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Just a huge gimmick. I have a 3D HDTV and I wouldn't even use that function if available. mztazmz

LOL, then why did you buy a 3DTV??????????????

Can't wait to hear this one:P

Im quite interested in 3D tbh and very interested into the new 3D playstation TV

finalstar2007

i used it pretty sweet to have a 240fps tv

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Im quite interested in 3D tbh and very interested into the new 3D playstation TV

dontshackzmii

i used it pretty sweet to have a 240fps tv

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[QUOTE="finalstar2007"]

Im quite interested in 3D tbh and very interested into the new 3D playstation TV

NVIDIATI

i used it pretty sweet to have a 240fps tv

I heard that it does 240 fps and splits it in half when two people are using it at the same time.

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[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

i used it pretty sweet to have a 240fps tv

dontshackzmii

I heard that it does 240 fps and splits it in half when two people are using it at the same time.

Just a huge gimmick. I have a 3D HDTV and I wouldn't even use that function if available. KC_Hokie

I have a 3D tv and I use it every time I can.

Meh. This 3D fad is nothing more than just that, a fad to me. It's a gimmick that adds little to games and usually isn't worth the performance tradeoffs that come with it.

The only thing I find desirable from 3D is being able to produce two separate images and only see one with one pair of glasses and the other with a different pair. Beyond that though, 3D is garbage to me.

I own a 55" 3D TV since last year and also own the first 3D monitor by Samsung. Gaming in 3D is just so immersive that now whenever I try to play in 2D, I just hate it. Just switching from 2D to 3D makes your gaming world so much detailed. Games like The Witcher 2, NFS-Shift, Overlord 2, Prince of Persia 2008, Tomb Raider-Underworld, BF-Bad company2 and others are just plain stunning in 3D. 3D Blueray movies are much better on a 3DTV than in Cinema because of color depth and higher resolutions; Cinema projectors just can't display so many colors. Apart from Avatar, now there are plenty of great movies in 3D. A lot of documentaries from IMAX like Ocean World, Deep Sea, Into the deep, TRex and others are just a marvel. Then there are movies like The Green Hornet, Tangled, Despicable me, How to train your dragon, Alice in Wonderland, Drive angry and others that really enhance your movie experience. Watching Alice in Wonderland and Drive Angry, I even got scared a few times when the character threw something suddenly towards me. It was like just coming at my face. Forget 3D in cinema. Since I've started to experience it on my TV, I've never liked any 3D movie in cinema; it's just garbage in comparison. Then the people judging all this 3D based on their experience from 3D cinema are plain clueless how 3D games and movies enhance your experience on a big 3DTV. Go at least try it before talking.zaigham_riaz

God good, you can't accept that this kind of 3D with glasses is not made for everyone... People have tried it! I don't think it's worth it cause it's not that amazing! It's not like going from SD to HD. The 3D tech needs to get better.