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12/03/09
I mean first it's 3d vision, then before you know it you are buying expensive cologne and PS3 accessories and other impractical stuff.
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The idea of using these along with TrackIR on a game like Bad Company 2 tickles me. I'd like to see these eventually lead to a revolution of sorts in gaming and perhaps natal and 3Dvision could be a beautiful future.
12/02/09
Thanks but no thanks NVIDIA. I am sure you mean well, but I already have enough 3d eyeball trauma.
12/02/09
Of course, this doesn't stop me from hinting to my girlfriend that I want this for Christmas (leaves computer with browser open)
12/02/09
Do y'all have your 3D glasses?!
Some look into the Third Dimension and see nothingness. Others believe they see the very face of God.
12/02/09
MAN WAS NOT MEANT TO SEE IN 3D! THIS IS A BLASPHEMY AGAINST NATURE! THE HEADACHES ARE ANGELS IN YOUR HEAD DYING!
Honestly, I'm kind of thrilled about developments like this; not because I would ever buy such a thing (too expensive, thoughts of eyestrain abound, etc etc), but because it's a step, a step toward a future where electronic contacts that enable anywhere web browsing and constant HUDs makes me giddy. I'm not sure 3D displays as such will ever become more than a cool hat trick, but the spin carousel of progress is always fascinating to watch.
We're living in the future guys! It's SO COOL.
12/02/09
Bravo for predicting EXACTLY what will happen (re: overprotective parents)
I am psyched about this as well. From the first time I was at a county fair and tried a 3D game (the ones with the controllers mounted on a ring at about waist level and you had to walk in place to move) I've always hoped something like that could be brought into the home.
Getting closer and closer to that kind of immersion :]
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Now take the same contextual argument but replace Finding Nemo with the parents buying a game like GTA and add the depth of 3d... seems ridiculous that religious parents would buy their kid that game, right? Right.
There's always going to be people crying about something, but I was just joking... if you don't enjoy the jokes aimed at religion, I apologize--but my religious friends have no problem with it.
12/02/09
3D movies have just recently become mainstream again and I don't recall any such outcry despite the fact that there are many movies that contain more controversial content than any video game. And as far as the comparison between finding nemo and GTA goes, it would be far more accurate to compare it to My Bloody Valentine 3d. A quick google search didn't return any connection between "religious" and that movie. Perhaps you are jumping the gun a bit?
I know it was just a joke, but look how many others are so eager to jump on the religious-bashing bandwagon quickly turning it into a bit more than just a joke. Like I said, it's just a nuisance to constantly see these conversations online. You certainly aren't a terrible person for making the joke, but every now and then I feel like I should step in and counter it.
12/02/09
This is completely off topic, but I was raised a Catholic. In my view, my religion is often kind of ridiculous. I'm OK with that. That said, you really don't have to "step in and counter" anything here. There were no strikes to counter.
I also don't appreciate being called foolish, or an idiot. :( I make a joke, OK? Let's leave it at that, please?
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Also headaches are pretty much the norm when you try to tell the brain it should be focusing the eye on something in the distance that is really 3 feet, or much less, in front of you. See Sega master system shutter glasses and Virtualboy for examples.
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Sorry bro, 3D will never die.
12/02/09
All the studios jump on the bandwagon and push it really hard for a couple years and then they realize no one cares and stop.
History will repeat itself.
12/02/09
Another thing is the new type of 3D glasses they make. Instead of the headache-inducing blue and red, it's simply a shade. The "Digital" 3D.
3D is simply one of those gimmicks that won't die and isn't going away anytime soon.
12/02/09
I'm sorry but the day that I'm force to put on some retarded glasses for my games will be the end of gaming for me. Until they day they come up with a display system that does actually 3D instead of eye bleeding brain mashing pretend 3D I'm not going to be jump on the fad wagon.
It's just not worth it, in the mean while I'll enjoy watching you guy crash and burn.
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Hopefully, some engineer will one day come up with a 3D technology that doesn't make my temples explode or give me vertigo.
Bah, I think I'll just skip the 3D era and wait for a brain-machine neural interface.
I'm as much of a graphics whore as the next guy, but I'm fine with my archaic plasma TV for now.
12/02/09
Got it in left eye. So some of this is lost on me. Not seen a 3D movie, but I really hope it works with me on Avatar.
Though with the crappy 3D they offer (instructions up top) it seemed to work fine.
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But it's way too expensive, plus my current monitor is only 60Hz and is barely a year old, so no way am I replacing it this quickly.
Though one thing I've been wondering about for a while, does anyone know if this is the same 3D technology as console games are supposed to eventually support with 3D HDTVs?
Like Avatar: The Game, for example.
Same technology or different one?
12/02/09
I just got a new computer - GTS250 and a Dell Monitor that goes to the highest resolution available and has a 2ms response time... but I have no clue if it's specifically 120hz.
If it is, once I get a little extra cash, I think I might just have to give this a shot.
12/02/09
1. Right click on your desktop
2. Screen Resolution
3. Advanced settings
4. Monitor tab
You should then see the options available for your screen's Hz capabilities in the drop down menu.
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12/03/09
@Chester Coat: Whereabouts are you based then? Although I don't have one, it seems like I could get one fairly easily/quickly here in the UK.
They are somewhat pricey if you go for the £218 ViewSonic one, yes: [www.overclockers.co.uk]
I did find this 19 inch one for around the £120-£130 mark:
[www.amazon.co.uk]