PS3 3D Firmware Update Due Before Summer
Since 3D was introduced to the world of entertainment back in the 50′s, it has often been regarded as a fad. James Cameron’s Avatar, a film created to take full advantage of the latest 3D technology, has generated over $2 billion dollars in revenue worldwide, and the push for 3D HDTVs has begun. Sony is the major force behind this change, and has promised that the PS3 will support 3D with a simple firmware update. We have fantastic news–the much heralded update could be here quicker than you can put on those zany 3D glasses.
PC World is reporting that this potential game changing update is due soon. Sony plans to broadcast the FIFA World Cup in 3D and with the FWC starting in June, it would make sense that the firmware hit before then, just to make sure everything works with the PS3 and we don’t run into anymore of those ‘ApocalyPS3′ moments.
But will fans and consumers care? Many are just now getting HDTVs to replace their old SDTVs. With the prices of HDTVs finally dropping into a reasonable range, are consumers going to be willing to pay full-price for 3D HDTVs? No one even knows if the TV will even come with the $100+ 3D stereoscopic glasses or not.
The best part of it all? The day that 3D Firmware hits could also be the day when gamers remember years from now that the PS3 changed the way we played games by a simple download. Sony has an ace up its sleeve as well, as the company plans to release a 3D version of Gran Turismo 5 once the 3D wave hits this summer. Then again, this 3D push could fail or take even more years to catch on than HD did originally.
All we can really confirm is that the future is bright for the PS3. With the Arc motion controller, Several Triple A exclusives planned throughout the year (with many yet to be revealed!), and the 3D firmware update, Sony is working hard to claim a spot atop the gaming mountain.
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15 Responses to “PS3 3D Firmware Update Due Before Summer”
Not a lot of info has been released about specs, or increased hype from the press… I’ll be very surprised if we see it pre E3. They said Super Stardust HD was going to be one of the first games to get the update right? Well, I’m all ready then. Lets do this!!
Well not all that syked about having to buy a TV that supports the persay, because I’ve heard that they aren’t cheap. But the idea of a 52 in plasma and a Blu Ray that supports Avatar 3D is probably the end of lame ol 360. Eventhough, it had a good run with some fun games. It can’t handle the power the the PS3 has in the waits. Sorry Fanboys, get a PS3 and get with the future.
Motion controls are an after thought this kinda deal with that utilized at it’s fullest could be a Heavy Rain type of game with all the controls in your face and damn near touchable, but that’s just my take on the direction it could go in the hypothetical future. Natal ain’t go shit on me!!!!! I’m King of the world.
Maybe Sony should focus more on what gamers want. Sure this will be a nice feature for the few PS3 owners than have a 3D TV, but the majority will not experience this feature. How about they focus on in-game VOICE chat, sending/reading messaging on your ps3 from the official PlayStation website, Trophy auto syn to severs ever 10-15 minutes, and update the web browser so you can watch the latest game videos from various sites.
Good news. I’m looking forward to 3D games, and I didn’t like Sony or MS motion controls =(
Hater did you read the Blog comments today? New browser coming later in the year according to Jeff Ruebenstein. And In-Game-Voice-Chat will be part of the Premium service just like XBL is now… And the 3D update could come any time between April 1st and June…
well i hope its soon cus i saw on the local news earlier today that starting this Wednesday Best Buy will start selling the first Panasonic 3d hdtvs.
let’s see, what SHOULD make gamers more excited…playing all of their favorite games in 3D or being able to use cross-game chat??? What are more people going to hear about and say, “WHOA! I think I need to go out and buy a PS3 now!” I think it must be the capability to talk to your friends when they are playing different games cuz that has SO much to do with gaming! I hate you TheHater! Use your damn cell phone if you want to talk to your friends so bad.
Now just so no one gets excited. I’m not saying cross-game chat wouldn’t be nice, though I can’t say I really feel the need for it. I’m just trying to put it in perspective as to what Sony is obviously thinking will sell more units. Also, you don’t need to buy the newest, best TV in order for it to be 3D compatible. There are a lot of TV’s out right now that are capable for a decent price. I’m pretty sure, actually, that the only requirement is that it has a 120 Hz refresh rate. Really, as long as 3D still requires glasses, all it consists of is a different combination of lines that the TV processes so that when wearing the glasses the pictures pops out. I’m not entirely sure but I think most of it can be done right on the blu-ray disc.
hello …
i’m a total client for 3D & Arc, this is innovation & even if in the past it failed (3D) or succeeded (motion control), it’s just making it a perfect addon for an already excellent machine.
i have an HDTV since only 1 year & a month & it’s not a 120Hz one, it means i will have to buy another one when ready, then if the PS3 (since 2 years) made me buy an HDTV, why not a 3DTV !? … will just have to give that TV to my parents
i want to see 3D in action & i’m sure i’ll use it mostly in movies than gaming but i can’t wait for it.
cheers!
@Giese – I’ve been looking into the 3D thing (because I want it) and its complicated. I was hoping that my tv with a rediculous 600Hz refresh rate would be able to handle 3D, but I don’t think it can. Basically it needs to alternate polarized images so fast that the naked eye can’t detect it, and your glasses would have to be able to filter them. I don’t think thats possible (the producing polarized images part), but that’d be the idea. Otherwise, you need the “blinds” glassess that have shutters on each eye, that alternate opening and closing, so only one eye sees the tv at a time. Again, it happens really fast so you can’t tell, unless you’re not looking at the tv. The only problem with that is the glasses have to sync up with the tv – again, I don’t think it can happen. I hope I don’t have to buy a new tv and that theres a work around for this, but I find it unlikely.
@Giese
Yeah man I agree with you. I don’t know what theHaters deal was, but he’s obviously not keeping up with what’s going on with that statement he made. 3D will sell SONY consoles. I heard Avatar Bluray will come out in April. SONY will have the firmware update ready by then, if not ON the release date of Avatar. Seriously what’s so hard about compensating with a cell phone. In fact I haven’t even thought of that before, so I will just start to use my cell phone whenever I want to talk to someone on my friends list while playing a game. Like Demon’s Souls for example.
@BigWoopMagazine
You know based on the general information I have, 600hz HDTV’s should be able to handle it. I mean I don’t know though, you might have looked into it more so than I have. But if you have a plasma (which I’m sure is the only kind of TV that has 600Hz) then you are set. My problem is that I have a Plasma but mine is a pretty old model, so I might be the one out of luck with a Plasma that won’t support it.
I’m ready for this 3D man. and you bet your ass that SONY will advertise the SHIT out of it.
Playstation. It only does 3D!!!!
OK i wish i had 3d tv, i would 100% buy a 3d GT5. But i literally just bought all new TV’s last year when we moved into our new house. Doh.
Maybe in a few years…
I can tell those people who are concerned about 3-D TVs being to expensive for the average person not to worry , a 42 inch 600hz 3-D ready Samsung plasma is around $800 – fairly cheap .
how come you need a 3-D ready tv instead of just any 120hz or higher set ? they have software built in to enable the tv to synch with the source ( in this case a ps3 ) – the timing of the glasses shutters has to exactly match the onscreen pixels so you need a compatible tv , something to broadcast a signal to the glasses either through infrared or bluetooth and something to play the game or movie and all need to synch up ….. a lot of TVs have a usb port to enable firmware upgrades so could potentially be made 3-D ready same as the ps3 will be
currently to use the 3-D on my tv I need the glasses , a laptop running the software to enable playback of 3-D games or movies and a sensor unit for the glasses to synch to , not enough information about how it will work on a ps3 is available yet but I’ll assume they’ll sell the shuttered glasses with bluetooth to enable synch to the ps3 , that will act as the connection to the tv and run the software to synch everything up — all I’ll need to do is update the ps3 firmware – buy the compatible glasses and change the hdmi cable from the port I use now to the TVs 3-D enabled port .
I am looking forward to some super stardust 3-D and to playing some 3-D blu-rays
Natiej85 Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Well not all that syked about having to buy a TV that supports the persay, because I’ve heard that they aren’t cheap. But the idea of a 52 in plasma and a Blu Ray that supports Avatar 3D is probably the end of lame ol 360. Eventhough, it had a good run with some fun games. It can’t handle the power the the PS3 has in the waits. Sorry Fanboys, get a PS3 and get with the future.
Pot? Meet Kettle.
idk id rather have cross game chat then 3d…cause 3d means i have to go spend an outrageous amt of $ for a new tv..whereas cross game chat i might have to subscribe to a premium service… im alll for cross game chat..all these lil upgrades that keep being done to go make me spend tons of money can go somewhere else… im not saying i dont want 3d but cross game chat sounds better lol
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