By far the most innovative technology we saw at E3 this year was the 3D Display from Sony, a 3DTV that allows two gamers to play on the same TV screen while seeing completely different images. Sony has insisted that its PlayStation 3D Display is perfect for dorm rooms or small apartments, which is absolutely correct, but having used a Bravia 3DTV for the past year for Blu-ray 3D and 3D game review purposes, I can tell you without question that the 3D Display -- which goes on sale Nov. 13 -- could very well be what it … [Read more...]
NextGen Rechargable Universal Active 3D Glasses Review
The demand for 3DTVs hasn’t gained steam as quickly as the manufacturers would’ve liked, though recent studies suggest that potential 3DTV buyers are not only prepared to spend more, but plan to buy a 3DTV in the not-too-distant future. One of the barriers to entry has traditionally been the expensive active-shutter glasses used by most sets, a pain point made even more unbearable by most active-shutter glasses being tied to a specific manufacturer. For instance, if you buy a Sony Bravia 3DTV, its glasses won’t work on … [Read more...]
Vizio XWH200 Universal Wireless HD Video & Audio Kit Review
The great thing about modern electronics is that they all connect to one another. Unfortunately, that’s also the bad thing about modern electronics, at least if you have to worry about cord control and limited inputs. This is particularly true with the latest round of game consoles and HDTVs/3DTVs, which have more horsepower than we’ve ever seen but require a separate connection for each individual component. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could transmit more things wirelessly? Like, say, your video signal, so your consoles … [Read more...]
Vizio’s Theater 3D Strategy Gains Ground with Retailers — and James Cameron
Vizio first talked about its Passive Theater 3D technology during CES, indicating (as did several manufacturers) that the active-shutter technology currently driving 3DTV sales is destined to be outdated soon. Why? Because James Cameron doesn't like it. Actually, the majority of Vizio's argument lies in the continual presence of crosstalk issues, the bulk of the active-shutter 3D glasses themselves, and the price to buy more than one pair. It now sounds like Vizio's strategy is picking up steam with retailers, as the … [Read more...]
StarDrone Coming to PS3 on April 5 in the U.S.
We all love our casual games, especially when they start overseas, do well and make their way to the States. There's just something exotic about that, to a certain degree, which is one of the reasons the PS3 game StarDrone coming to the U.S. owners on April 5 is so enticing. That, and the fact that StarDrone also supports stereoscopic 3DTV gameplay. Hard to go wrong there. Compatible with the DualShock 3 controller but also designed with special controls for the PlayStation Move, StarDrone is a PSN game that … [Read more...]
