Sony Files Patent to Bring Split-Screen Gaming to the Next Level
With 3D gaming moving to front-and-center of Sony’s battle plan, they’ve apparently filed for a patent long ago to change the face of co-op gaming as we know it.
Not only will 3D gaming provide an unprecedented level of immersion, but it looks like Sony is going to radically change the way that people play together. Patents were discovered that were filed over a year ago and we just made public this past Thursday. 
The method describes the rendering of two separate images on the exact same screen, as opposed to the same image twice for the stereoscopic 3D effect. One pair of the 3D glasses will see one image, while the second player’s glasses will be presented an entirely different image. The patent also looks like the glasses have their own set of earbuds, providing an individualized audio feed as well.
Can you imagine what this would mean? First and foremost, no more screen looking cheaters. But also no distractions of your partner’s screen or the debilitating effects of halving the screen size. The only drawback is that 3D is still a burgeoning technology that isn’t the standard just yet. But be ready for it when it happens. What kind of things would you do with such an incredible multiplayer experience? The patents two are available to view online here and here in pdf format. Stay tuned to PlayStation LifeStyle for whenever any new 3D technology is announced.
13 Responses to “Sony Files Patent to Bring Split-Screen Gaming to the Next Level”
i read about this elsewhere and gotta say….FRICKING SCWHEAT! about time something like this was made available to gamers that enjoy split screen. ashame i had gotten an led tele instead of spending a couple grand more for a 3d tele. if only i had known this when making my purchase…. who am i kidding, i still wouldn’t have gotten a 4 grand tele.
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Saw the pictures and read this article and I thought to myself that looks f&@%ing insane. 2 3D glasses and 1 screen but have differents points of view or perspective. This is why I love Sony, when they planning something , they planning something big but this kind of like a future-type of big.
It’s funny that you basically see everyone screaming OHMYGAWDTHATSAMAZING!!! But “no one wants 3D”… ? There’s a market for this… How awesome would it be to see two different things on the same screen? Expand it past video games to TV, or movies… Two people can basically watch two different channels… Or play different games? Obviously it requires expanded hardware… Maybe PS4 with discrete 2 person 3D multiplayer?? Ooohhh!!!
http://share.blog.us.playstation.com/ideas/2010/06/29/shutter-split-frame/#comment-53863
Somebody suggested this idea on PlayStation Blog Share before he knew about the patent lol
This is an awesome innovation.
And what would the screen look like without the glasses on?
cool, so my girl could watch some romantic comedy, while at the same time I’m watching stuff get blown up and or boobies bounce?
that pretty much wins the Internet for today, no, for the whole summer.
This would be pretty damn cool!
Now we just need 3D TV’s to come down in price over the next year or two so more of us can get into it.
hello …
I think would be even better if we could skip the monitor part & have 3D / different angle / content of same item from glasses ONLY
… it will be cool for 3D lovers while on TV it’s optionnal to have 3D or 2D display …
why not create a mega new 3D/HD / multiple display version of the SONY Glasstron
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I will buy one for sure … even if i also buy a 3DTV …
cheers!
awesome idea. now I can finally woop my friends asses on local play – those screen cheaters have no internet and are used to split screen cheating, and then claim they’re better at the game, when really I’m just used to having a screen to myself and no one knowing where the hell I am. Its BS.
This is awesome. Though, I’m still a few years away from owning a 3D TV.
I heard about this while checking out 3D TVs at Best buy, this is awesome. I HATE split screen. this is just one more reason to get that Bravia I want so bad.
60″ 3D, internet ready Bravia … only 5000 dollars.