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3D Gaming Finally Comes Of Age

3D Gaming Finally Comes Of Age
by Titus Hoskins Copyright 2010

Years from now, when we look back at this time in history, probably
one major footnote has to be reserved for 3D. Mainly because with the
release of the popular top-grossing movie Avatar last year, new 3D
technology is once again on everyone's mind.

We have to say "once again" because 3D technology
has been around for well over a century if you
consider British film pioneer William Friese-Greene
filed the first patent for a 3D movie process way
back in the late 1890s. And according to Wikipedia
"the first 3D film shown to a paying audience
was The Power of Love, which premiered at the
Ambassador Hotel Theater in Los Angeles on
September 27, 1922."
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But 3D films really gained in popularity in the 1950s
which is often referred to as the Golden Era of 3D movies. While some
3D films were released throughout the 80s and 90s, it wasn't until Avatar
hit the screens in 2009 that interest in this new 3D technology was
seriously renewed.

However, it is in the field of computer video gaming where 3D may have
its biggest impact. We are only at the beginning stages of a major revolution
in how people play their computer/electronic/videogames. But make no mistake
about it, 3D is quietly entering stage right and auditioning for the leading
role.

All the pieces are falling into place and there are a whole list of
events leading up to this moment. For true gamers, maybe the3D gaming
revolution really started when NVIDIA finally released its GeForce 3D Vision
Kit. This kit which includes 3D glasses and powerful graphics software which
can be used to turn your computer system into a 3D one.

The only other major component you need is 120Hz 3D Ready monitor to
properly display the 3D effects. Two leading LCD makers, Samsung and
Viewsonic already have monitors to fill that demand. Plus, we have the
introduction of 3D TVs from Samsung and Sony which will further push 3D into
the spotlight.

Sony, who is probably the leader in gaming (forget Microsoft for a moment)
has shown signs it is totally embracing the new true 3D gaming experience.
First, it is introducing new 3D TVs, 38 models in all, ranging from 22" to 60"
in size. Next, Sony is on record as saying it is turning many of its major
products such as Vaio PCs, PS3 game machines and Blu-ray players, all 3D
in 2010.

Now back to the xBox, which Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg has stated can
fully handle 3D games, but some gamers wonder at the quality of these 3D
images or games. Regardless, it seems Microsoft is playing the waiting game
here to see if 3D is a passing fad or not. Their loss if they're wrong.

It should also be mentioned that Nintendo, the world's largest maker of
video-game players, is turning to 3D with the DS3. Although, even here there
are some reservations from Nintendo/Sony marketing bigwigs questioning the
broad mass appeal of the 3D aspect? Will young users be that captivated by
the 3D effects?

It should also be noted, unlike the xBox, the Nintendo DS will use a 3D
system which does not use glasses. One has to admit, the major drawback
with 3D has to be those awkward, some times silly looking glasses.

Most systems use Polarized 3D glasses which creates the 3D illusion by
restricting the amount of light that can reach each eye. Then there are the
somewhat more complicated 3D Shutter Glasses which are controlled by
infrared, radio frequency or a Bluetooth transmitter to send timing signals
to darken one eye and then the other in sync to display different
perspectives for each eye - this method is called the Alternate-Frame
Sequencing and is often used in many modern 3D gaming systems.

However, if new 3D technologies can be utilized without glasses then
the potential for 3D is limitless and not just for gaming. The real
world applications would be endless and would truly revolutionize the
workplace as well as our living rooms.

Some major electronic companies are working on 3D systems which don't
need special glasses. Whether they succeed in producing effective
"Autostereoscopic" 3D systems still remains to be seen. Although, in the
world of gaming, using special glasses isn't such a barrier because gamers
are accustomed to using special gadgets and gizmos to get the ultimate
gaming experience. If 3D improves and enhances that experience - gamers
will embrace this new technology with open thumbs.

Dazzle them and they will come.

All indications from reports of 3D demonstrations at the recent CES in
Las Vegas - viewers were dazzled and amazed by the 3D offerings. Once
people see 3D TVs, Monitors and gaming systems as a superior viewing
experience than what's currently on the market - they will open their
pocketbooks.

Whether there will be a large enough base for 3D products among
customers who have just upgraded they living rooms with all those
flat-screen HDTVs remains to be seen. However, in the killing fields of
gaming, all systems for 3D are set to go.

We are even seeing 3D gaming laptops hitting the marketplace, which are
using the 120Hz 3D Ready displays and Nvidia 3D Vision Kits or similar
systems. Both Dell and HP are rumored to have 3D gaming laptops in the
pipeline.

Also, we are seeing many more 3D movies being released in theaters, if
they become the norm rather than the exception, then we will know 3D has
truly arrived. Once people see these movies in theaters, they will want to
view them again in the comfort of their homes, but how many will shell out
the big bucks for a 3D system to get that experience has yet to be
determined.

But as more and more companies jump on the 3D bandwagon, there maybe no
stopping this train. The drawback of not having enough 3D content may slow
it down a bit, but if these 3D products giveviewers what they're looking
for, then there may be no stopping this new 3D visual revolution.
Not this time.

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