Sony PS3: 3D gaming via firmware update release before Summer


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You may remember us informing you about this last month, but now we have an update from Sony, who reiterate that 3D games on the PS3 will be coming before Summer – thanks to a simple firmware update. As reported from this article over at PC World, SCEE's Nainan Shah reassured PS3 gamers, that they will 'not' require any new PS3 equipment to enjoy 3D games, as this will automatically happen via a future firmware update.

He explained: "PS3 users worldwide will only need to upgrade the PS3 system software via the internet and there is no need to repurchase the system to enjoy 3D games."

If you didnt know already, developers are already at work on stereoscopic 3D games for Sony, with the company keen to extend their 3D ambitions to other devices too – such as Blu-ray players.

To see how 3D games will look on the PS3, head to our previous report on Little Big Planet and Gran Turismo 5 in 3D.

Dont forget that Sony are also planning to have 3D available for the upcoming Fifa World Cup -which kicks off in June, meaning that this 3D firmware update should be hitting very soon indeed.

Let us know your thoughts on this.

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"He explained: ?PS3 users worldwide will only need to upgrade the PS3 system software via the internet and there is no need to repurchase the system to enjoy 3D games.?"

No, just a new TV :rolleyes:

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"He explained: "PS3 users worldwide will only need to upgrade the PS3 system software via the internet and there is no need to repurchase the system to enjoy 3D games.""

No, just a new TV :rolleyes:

Which absolutely no one in the world is going to be buying this year, or next, or the year after.

I don't understand why everyone keeps slagging off Sony for adding free improvements, technology outdates, it always does.

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"He explained: ?PS3 users worldwide will only need to upgrade the PS3 system software via the internet and there is no need to repurchase the system to enjoy 3D games.?"

No, just a new TV :rolleyes:

Seems fair and logical to me. :laugh:

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I don't understand why everyone keeps slagging off Sony for adding free improvements, technology outdates, it always does.

Because it's for their own agenda, to push some of their 3D TVs and the entire 3D gimmick thing - It's all business and money for them in the long run, even a sales pitch "Oh, PS3 does 3D!!" stop thinking this is some sort of charity effort from Sony. Just depends on whether you want to see it for what it really is or just bend over for the new fad.

3D will not catch on because it was introduced after the mass market upgraded to HDTVs and thus, the race is already lost.

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"He explained: ?PS3 users worldwide will only need to upgrade the PS3 system software via the internet and there is no need to repurchase the system to enjoy 3D games.?"

No, just a new TV :rolleyes:

Only if you were stupid enough to buy a TV before the 3D capable TV's launched knowing that you wanted to watch movies in 3D in the comfort of your home.

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Because it's for their own agenda, to push some of their 3D TVs and the entire 3D gimmick thing - It's all business and money for them

in the long run, even a sales pitch "Oh, PS3 does 3D!!" stop thinking this is some sort of charity effort from Sony. Just depends on whether you

want to see it for what it really is or just bend over for the new fad.

I think the only thing I really see is someone getting angry over free upgrades/improvements, which is why I laugh :laugh:

Boohoo if you aren't in the market for a new HDTV in the next few years, other people are, world doesn't revolve around 1 PS3 owner.

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Does anyone know if the Sony XBR6 120HZ LCD HDTV will support 3d?

Are only "3d TVs" going to be able to do 3d?

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I'm not sure how this could be construed in any way as a bad thing. Do I want 3D? No. Do I think I'll ever want 3D? No, at least not until we have autostereoscopic TVs available. But to get this free is great.

You can say its simply to further their TV business, which is more likely than not the correct reason, but who the hell cares? It's better than having to buy a new PS3 if they had decided to not give it to us free :blink:

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This is great news for those who want to game in 3D and want to buy a 3D TV. (nothing I personally want however). I wish they could focus on what we really want. Party chat and cross game chat instead of these niche firmware updates.

Anyway, great news for those into 3D.

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Hey, guys, this topic is about 3D support being added via firmware to the PS3. It has nothing to do with the adoption of 3D TVs.

Keep it on topic.

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