What are your honest opinions on 3D as far as gaming/movies/tvs?

I am asking this question because it seems slowly but surely that 3D is entering more homes as new tv's, games & movies come out. I am awaiting my new 3D tv to come here next week (although I am not buying mainly for the 3d experience). I know that we have a few games out that are 3d capable (& Uncharted 3 on the way), so what do you guys think? Are you going to invest in it or do you think it will fade out?

I've yet to see anything in 3D (except, you know, the real world). No Avatar, no video games neither on consoles or handhelds. Chances are when I need a new TV, I'll get a 3D-capable one, but until then, 3D is a menu option I won't even glance at.BenderUnit22

make a 60inch 3d tv that doesnt need glasses.....thats when i'll fully jump in.

as for handhelds...its already here and i bought it.

i havnt seen any 3d movie in the theaters yet :(

next tv i'll buy will be a 3dtv just to watch a couple 3d blu-rays.

make a 60inch 3d tv that doesnt need glasses.....thats when i'll fully jump in.

as for handhelds...its already here and i bought it.

i havnt seen any 3d movie in the theaters yet :(

next tv i'll buy will be a 3dtv just to watch a couple 3d blu-rays.

make a 60inch 3d tv that doesnt need glasses.....thats when i'll fully jump in.

as for handhelds...its already here and i bought it.

i havnt seen any 3d movie in the theaters yet :(

next tv i'll buy will be a 3dtv just to watch a couple 3d blu-rays.

make a 60inch 3d tv that doesnt need glasses.....thats when i'll fully jump in.

as for handhelds...its already here and i bought it.

i havnt seen any 3d movie in the theaters yet :(

next tv i'll buy will be a 3dtv just to watch a couple 3d blu-rays.

Two biggest problems I have with 3D:

1. The glasses are mad uncomfortable.

2. Most "3D" movies that have come out in the past few years (with the exception of Avatar, which.. crappy story isn't made up for with amazing effects imo) have been lacking in the 3D. There might be two or three things in every movie that kinda came out of the screen at me. Definitely not worth the extra money if they're not putting the effort into it.

Two biggest problems I have with 3D:

1. The glasses are mad uncomfortable.

2. Most "3D" movies that have come out in the past few years (with the exception of Avatar, which.. crappy story isn't made up for with amazing effects imo) have been lacking in the 3D. There might be two or three things in every movie that kinda came out of the screen at me. Definitely not worth the extra money if they're not putting the effort into it.

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Two biggest problems I have with 3D:

1. The glasses are mad uncomfortable.

2. Most "3D" movies that have come out in the past few years (with the exception of Avatar, which.. crappy story isn't made up for with amazing effects imo) have been lacking in the 3D. There might be two or three things in every movie that kinda came out of the screen at me. Definitely not worth the extra money if they're not putting the effort into it.

MusashiSensi

There's a BIG difference in something that's in HD and something that's in 3D. Sure, not everything in everything is HD... but most of every movie/show/game actually is. Play an HD game on an HD screen, then play it on an SD. One of the advantages I like, for example, is Dead Rising. on an HD screen, the words aren't effing tiny!

Now, think about a 3D movie... Monsters vs. Aliens, for example. There was ONE part in that entire movie where the 3D actually seemed to be 3D and not just popped up from the screen slightly. There's a BIG difference in that comparison. :\

I think that is because most movies are not shot in 3D, but rather get a post processing 3d treatment.. I'm sure that will change in the next few years.MethodManFTW

Never thought of that, but that is probably true. Only movie recently I think was shot in 3D was Tron: Legacy. Still watched it in 2D in theater, though. :\

However, 90% of things in "HD" are actually shot in HD.

[QUOTE="MusashiSensi"][QUOTE="emphaticleech"]

Two biggest problems I have with 3D:

1. The glasses are mad uncomfortable.

2. Most "3D" movies that have come out in the past few years (with the exception of Avatar, which.. crappy story isn't made up for with amazing effects imo) have been lacking in the 3D. There might be two or three things in every movie that kinda came out of the screen at me. Definitely not worth the extra money if they're not putting the effort into it.

There's a BIG difference in something that's in HD and something that's in 3D. Sure, not everything in everything is HD... but most of every movie/show/game actually is. Play an HD game on an HD screen, then play it on an SD. One of the advantages I like, for example, is Dead Rising. on an HD screen, the words aren't effing tiny!

Now, think about a 3D movie... Monsters vs. Aliens, for example. There was ONE part in that entire movie where the 3D actually seemed to be 3D and not just popped up from the screen slightly. There's a BIG difference in that comparison. :\

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[QUOTE="MusashiSensi"] I am not a "fan" of 3d, but come on, man. In HD shows..EVERYTHING isn't full HD. So, your #2 problem really misses it's points. I mean that's like people saying "I won't invest in HDTV'S because everything isn't in FULL HD when it comes to shows/games. MusashiSensi

There's a BIG difference in something that's in HD and something that's in 3D. Sure, not everything in everything is HD... but most of every movie/show/game actually is. Play an HD game on an HD screen, then play it on an SD. One of the advantages I like, for example, is Dead Rising. on an HD screen, the words aren't effing tiny!

Now, think about a 3D movie... Monsters vs. Aliens, for example. There was ONE part in that entire movie where the 3D actually seemed to be 3D and not just popped up from the screen slightly. There's a BIG difference in that comparison. :\

And somehow this is relevant?

I didn't say I didn't like 3D because it was 90% 3D and 10% NOT. I said I didn't like it because there's a very minimal amount of 3D in most films right now. We're talking 20 maybe 30% of most movies are actually in 3D. Now, you may think it's okay to go to a movie theater and pay an extra four (or 8 if you live around here) bucks for only a sub-par 30% of a movie being in the format you're paying 100% of a price for, but I'm not going to do it.

[QUOTE="MusashiSensi"][QUOTE="emphaticleech"]

There's a BIG difference in something that's in HD and something that's in 3D. Sure, not everything in everything is HD... but most of every movie/show/game actually is. Play an HD game on an HD screen, then play it on an SD. One of the advantages I like, for example, is Dead Rising. on an HD screen, the words aren't effing tiny!

Now, think about a 3D movie... Monsters vs. Aliens, for example. There was ONE part in that entire movie where the 3D actually seemed to be 3D and not just popped up from the screen slightly. There's a BIG difference in that comparison. :\

And somehow this is relevant?

I didn't say I didn't like 3D because it was 90% 3D and 10% NOT. I said I didn't like it because there's a very minimal amount of 3D in most films right now. We're talking 20 maybe 30% of most movies are actually in 3D. Now, you may think it's okay to go to a movie theater and pay an extra four (or 8 if you live around here) bucks for only a sub-par 30% of a movie being in the format you're paying 100% of a price for, but I'm not going to do it.

I think it's a waste of time since all you can do with 3D is look at it. If 3D provided us with more interactivity with games then maybe I would be more interested in it, but so far it's not something I would go out of my way to have.

do not like, I find 3d gimmiky and uncessasry, andthe glasses kind gives 3/4 of my family headaches.
the 3ds is, well, lame.
add to that the prices, new equipment, ect.

Well, to be quite honest... the way the 3DS works is actually quite nice. You can adjust the amount of 3D it shows if it hurts the eyes. Only problem right now, not many good games in 3D. Personally can't wait for OoT 3D, myself.

My experience:

I wanted a new HDTV with a LED display after christmas this year and while browsing to find the best one I wanted I found 1 which pleased me, was cheap enough with tons of goodies thrown in and had 3D to boot! Never been a fan of 3D ... buthell ... why not this TV had super review on it, was in my price range and they gave 2 pair of glasses with it.

My TV is a Sony KDL-46HX800 for anyone interrested.

A few points of interrests:

- 3D in general is more interresting than what I thought at first, I was thinking it would be pretty pointless because of the smaller screen (compare to theater) but I was wrong even though the "feel" is different.

- Some movies are really impressive but the game I tried so far are not really worth the 3D investment. The 3D trailer of uncharted 3 gave me a really nice impression however so hopefully this will change.

- I have no eye strain like many people do with the glasses but they are a bit heavy. I don't have problem really but my gf can't watch 2 movies in a row.

Overall I like my investment, but if your current setup is not completely outdated (I had a 26in screen) I wouldn't feel the urge to change.

i think it's a gimmick and i don't really care for it. my family bought a 60" 3d tv this year but they haven't bothered to use anything 3d yet. i think they just wanted it because of the screen size

Firstly, 3D makes my head dizzy..

Secondly, 3D tvs are listed on the DOOMED TECHNOLOGIES by cnet

http://cnettv.cnet.com/doomed-technologies/9742-1_53-50099215.html

I've watched some 3D TV sample discs in stores and they've also had it set up for video games. After no more than ten minutes of watching them my eyes felt rather strained, and I fear that after a prolonged experience it will just be more annoying than anything. But really, it's just a gimick that will fade out eventually then come back and do the same.

i have a 50 inch samsung thats 3d i love it to death. Play alot of cod blops and gt5 in 3d hoping gamefly will ship motorstorm to see how the 3d is in motorstorm. I have tron depsicable me alice in wonderland, a christmas carol and tangled:gf loves that movie: and i can not wait for uncharted3 they have a 3d trailer for it and it blew my mind its going to be the best 3d game ever

Eeehh. I have a 3DS, and it's pretty cool, but until it's near mandatory, I probably won't get a 3DTV. Unless they make an autostereoscopic TV without a necessary "sweet spot".

I think it's way too expensive right now to be as viable as those in the industry seem to think it is. I don't mind wearing the glasses (which are hideously overpriced), but I hate the idea of having to replace the batteries on those things every so often.

My experience:

I wanted a new HDTV with a LED display after christmas this year and while browsing to find the best one I wanted I found 1 which pleased me, was cheap enough with tons of goodies thrown in and had 3D to boot! Never been a fan of 3D ... buthell ... why not this TV had super review on it, was in my price range and they gave 2 pair of glasses with it.

My TV is a Sony KDL-46HX800 for anyone interrested.

A few points of interrests:

- 3D in general is more interresting than what I thought at first, I was thinking it would be pretty pointless because of the smaller screen (compare to theater) but I was wrong even though the "feel" is different.

- Some movies are really impressive but the game I tried so far are not really worth the 3D investment. The 3D trailer of uncharted 3 gave me a really nice impression however so hopefully this will change.

- I have no eye strain like many people do with the glasses but they are a bit heavy. I don't have problem really but my gf can't watch 2 movies in a row.

Overall I like my investment, but if your current setup is not completely outdated (I had a 26in screen) I wouldn't feel the urge to change.

Firstly, 3D makes my head dizzy..

Secondly, 3D tvs are listed on the DOOMED TECHNOLOGIES by cnet

http://cnettv.cnet.com/doomed-technologies/9742-1_53-50099215.html

I think it's way too expensive right now to be as viable as those in the industry seem to think it is. I don't mind wearing the glasses (which are hideously overpriced), but I hate the idea of having to replace the batteries on those things every so often.

MAILER_DAEMON

I really dont understand the "it costs too much" stuff. The panasonic i got was purchased for less than the 2D version was listed for. Got the Avatar combo pack, turned the movie over on Ebay which paid for the glasses and left me spending roughly $900 for 50 inches worth of 3D capable plasma WITH glasses that are USB rechargable.

Even if the panel lacked 3D functionality it would have still been the same panel i purchased. I just wish there was more content. I definitely would not buy 3D to be buying 3D. Fact of the matter is that if you are buying high up in your price range, chances are you are going to get 3D whether you want it or not.

Not to mention that going forward it will be almost impossible to spend $1000 or more on a panel and it NOT have 3D.

I really dont understand the "it costs too much" stuff. The panasonic i got was purchased for less than the 2D version was listed for. Got the Avatar combo pack, turned the movie over on Ebay which paid for the glasses and left me spending roughly $900 for 50 inches worth of 3D capable plasma WITH glasses that are USB rechargable.

Even if the panel lacked 3D functionality it would have still been the same panel i purchased. I just wish there was more content. I definitely would not buy 3D to be buying 3D. Fact of the matter is that if you are buying high up in your price range, chances are you are going to get 3D whether you want it or not.

Not to mention that going forward it will be almost impossible to spend $1000 or more on a panel and it NOT have 3D.

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Firstly, 3D makes my head dizzy..

Secondly, 3D tvs are listed on the DOOMED TECHNOLOGIES by cnet

http://cnettv.cnet.com/doomed-technologies/9742-1_53-50099215.html

MusashiSensi

[QUOTE="MAILER_DAEMON"]

I think it's way too expensive right now to be as viable as those in the industry seem to think it is. I don't mind wearing the glasses (which are hideously overpriced), but I hate the idea of having to replace the batteries on those things every so often.

MusashiSensi

Not that bad, the glasses are rated to last 100 hours, so far I've watched a lot of movies and they are still going strong. + you can buy CR2032 that you need in the HX800 glasses for like 65cent on monoprice ...

It's coming way too fast . We've just had HD gaming . And the glasses are a step back . I also get headaches when looking at the screen too long (als 3DS) and lastly, when we get holochamber 3D rooms, I'll gladly invest . Until then, I trust my HDTV .

I think it's way too expensive right now to be as viable as those in the industry seem to think it is. I don't mind wearing the glasses (which are hideously overpriced), but I hate the idea of having to replace the batteries on those things every so often.

MAILER_DAEMON

I love my 3D Tv and most I show it to as well ^^

why is everyone so against the glasses, i think it adds to the experience, and they are not uncomfortable, thats why youre paying so muc for them, because they are designed well

i would rather have awesome 3D with glasses over jumpy 3D you can only stare direct at with no glasses

Im not in to 3d for now because u need glasses, but when the new tv that dont glasses comes out Ill be jumping on them like a lion preying on an elephant.

why is everyone so against the glasses, i think it adds to the experience, and they are not uncomfortable, thats why youre paying so muc for them, because they are designed well

i would rather have awesome 3D with glasses over jumpy 3D you can only stare direct at with no glasses

mattamomo

[QUOTE="MusashiSensi"][QUOTE="MAILER_DAEMON"]

I think it's way too expensive right now to be as viable as those in the industry seem to think it is. I don't mind wearing the glasses (which are hideously overpriced), but I hate the idea of having to replace the batteries on those things every so often.

Not that bad, the glasses are rated to last 100 hours, so far I've watched a lot of movies and they are still going strong. + you can buy CR2032 that you need in the HX800 glasses for like 65cent on monoprice ...

I love my 3D Tv and most I show it to as well ^^

ArchoNils2

I got it, and I love it. Killzone 3 is a great 3D game, and the Ubisoft remakes should continue to be fun. Crysis 2's 3D was merely OK. And I love the movies, but I wish Netflix would let you rent the 3D version.donalbane

[QUOTE="mattamomo"]

why is everyone so against the glasses, i think it adds to the experience, and they are not uncomfortable, thats why youre paying so muc for them, because they are designed well

i would rather have awesome 3D with glasses over jumpy 3D you can only stare direct at with no glasses