JohnTC02 Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 So, Ubi reckons we will all have a 3D telly in our living rooms within three years for playing games and watching films. Hmm, I wonder how they think we can "all" afford these luxuries! A 3D-enabled telly will be in every living room in just three years time, French game publisher Ubisoft has predicted. "Ubisoft are a big fan of 3D," UK marketing boss Murray Pannel told Eurogamer. "We were the first publisher to create a proper 3D game with Avatar last year. Ahead of its time in many ways because the technology was in its infancy and you couldn't buy 3D TVs at all. "The truth is I think it is a technology that's coming. We can't ignore it. It'll start slowly this year. But like HDTV I wouldn't rule out the fact that this will be installed in everyone's living room in three year's time, and for us to be in a position to have content that could really look absolutely amazing in 3D." Japanese consumer electronics company Sony will be praying that Pannel's prediction comes true. The PlayStation 3 manufacturer went big on 3D gaming at E3 2010 last month, where it showcased 2011 shooter Killzone 3 to specs-wearing attendees of its press conference. Some are sceptical of the tech, and are put off by having to wear special glasses while playing big screen 3D games. Ubisoft, however, is confident 3D will be a mainstream success. "That's not to say every game needs to be in 3D," Pannel explained. "We're showing Shaun White Skateboarding in 3D. We showed Avatar. We've got other games with 3D functionality built in as well. It's coming. It's not going to happen this year. "For the naysayers, if you like, I would say, 'Just watch this space', because when you have global corporations like Sony pushing 3D as hard as they possibly can, Sky, equally, showcasing 3D content on TV, I believe it will become a much more important part of consumer electronics than a lot of people believe." Source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Murray Pannel lives in La-la Land. How does he think that everyone (his word, not mine) is going to be able to afford 3d TV's, especially in this recession? Clearly, he's been drinking the same kool-aid that the rest of the executives at Ubi have been drinking. You know, that kool-aid that makes them think that they actually make good games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Atoa Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Will see HDTV took 10 years, alot of people just switched to HDTV recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanMF Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 HDTV took 10 years, alot of people just switched to HDTV recently More like 15 years.. And still only in barely over half the homes in the US, and under half in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Will see HDTV took 10 years, alot of people just switched to HDTV recently We still don't have an HDTV. We would, if we could afford it, but we can't. So we don't. Maybe someday we can and we will, but right now we can't, so we don't. But we won't be without it forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat50 Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 My cable company does not provide HDTV. I really don't feel deprived. If I get around to watching TV I fall asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRP 56 Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Only UBI would make a statement that stupid. I'm still watching my 22 year old RCA T.V. and unless it bites the dust I won't have any HDTV let alone a 3D one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Will see HDTV took 10 years, alot of people just switched to HDTV recently *raises hand* Only last month did I dump my CRT for a 42" plasma, so in this case I am a really late adopter. Totally loving the big screen now though. Although I admit I am a late adopter and it seems everyone on the dole's had one for years and here's me working 9-5 only got one last month, but - there are only about 6 HD channels on cable anyway so what was the hurry? I can't see 3D TV prices dropping to sub £600 in three years and that's probably about mass a purchase sort of price. Has anyone tried it yet? Would you rather have 3D or just really sharp 1080p HD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebb Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I can't stand 3D movies so I certainly won't be having a 3D TV in my house, HD is fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I wouldn't say I can't stand them, without 3D avataar was a pretty plain film for example. I enjoyed Batman far more in Imax format than I would have in 3D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnTC02 Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Only last month did I dump my CRT for a 42" plasma, so in this case I am a really late adopter. Totally loving the big screen now though. I'm still using a CRT 32in telly so I can't see myself getting a 3D one anytime soon, I use my PC more than I do my tv so any spare cash goes on that. As for the prices, this is all new tech so I don't see them being affordable for the average joe like me within three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Only last month did I dump my CRT for a 42" plasma, so in this case I am a really late adopter. Totally loving the big screen now though. I'm still using a CRT 32in telly so I can't see myself getting a 3D one anytime soon, I use my PC more than I do my tv so any spare cash goes on that. I would estimate my usage to be 90% PC 10% TV, but since I got the big telly, I do watch it a lot more, the bigger screen is cooler than I imagined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowmanUK Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 IF you've only just got it take a look at this little beauty Rocky, i've got one linked up to mine and its great, plays pretty much any video format, music and pictures too, you can stick a wireless dongle in it, wire it up to your router and access your network share, it'll play youtube videos too. I use it for streaming all my videos off a big USB drive. It's well worth the cash. As for 3DTV I had a look at the one in the new pcworld by me, looks fantastic but at just under £2500 for the package, (tv, 3d bluray and 2 pairs of specs) I think i'll give it a miss for a while yet. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-Internet-Streamer-Television/dp/B002LZUHMI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1278723936&sr=8-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Thanks, that looks very interesting! I'll take a good look at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightCrawler Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I'm in no hurry for 3D. It certainly isn't in a 3 year time frame more like when I'm too old to play on the PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowmanUK Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Thats the spirit NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnTC02 Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 After Ubisoft's claim that we will all have 3D TV's within 3 years here is another side to this new technology. Growing concern over 3D gaming. The latest rage in movies and gaming has no doubt been the addition of 3D. Now days, everywhere you go, you see an upcoming 3D special, be it a movie or a new gaming device. But just how safe is 3D technology? Audioholics has done quite a bit of research and suggests that the third dimension may be one of the worst things you can subject yourself to. This isn't the first time in our brief gaming history that 3D realms have come into play. Remember the not too distant past when virtual reality was the next step we were going to take in gaming? What ever happened to it? Why did the whole idea of a virtual reality suddenly up and vanish? Turns out that Sega had been working on a VR set that would plug directly into their console, but fearing customer lawsuits over the health risks involved, dumped the project all together. After submitting their VR headset for testing to Stanford Research Institute, Sega received some disturbing results. The results of SRI’s research have been published and there is an unclassified document from the defense department of Australia that says there are a variety of “unintended psychophysiological side effects of participation in (3D) virtual environments.” But Sega isn't the only one who had issues with 3D technology. Nintendo has recently introduced their latest handheld console: the Nintendo 3DS. The 3DS seems like the perfect gaming device for kids, but strangely Nintendo has issued warning that their device is not intended for children under the age of 7. Why would Nintendo axe a huge part of their audience? Because children who haven't fully developed the muscles in their eyes are at risk of developing Strabismus. Strabismus is an abnormal alignment of the eyes in which the eyes don’t focus on the same object and depth perception is compromised. There is treatment for strabismus that involves helping a child’s nervous system to learn stereopsis, causing it to eventually become a natural response. But the ability to re-learn has its limitations, and treatment has been met with limited success beyond a certain age. So the next time you think about taking your children to a 3D movie, or if you're planning on picking up a 3DS for them, think again. Make sure they're of the correct age, or you may be dealing with serious issues down the road. Source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Only two percent of the British public are considering upgrading their living room experience with a 3D TV according to a survey. Source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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