Sony 3D Display Arrives in November

Published on 10-20-2011 10:31 AM

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Last month we reported the soon to be release 3D display revealed by Sony at this year's E3. For those who did pre-order will be relieved that this much anticipated 3D display arrives on the 13^th November. Many questions where raised when it was announced, so here is a FAQ from the US Playstation blog.

General Questions:

Technical Specifications:

SimulView Questions:

3D Glasses Questions:

Why are the new 3D Glasses better than current offerings?

The 3D Glasses are noticeably lighter and less obtrusive than existing active 3D glasses. Due to advancements in 3D technology they also suffer from less “crosstalk” in 3D images. They also feature an integrated rechargeable battery that you can charge using the included micro-USB cable instead of installing a new battery. The new 3D Glasses also support the SimulView feature, which enables two players to enjoy their own full (2D) screen while wearing the 3D Glasses for the 3D Display in supported games. Finally, retailing at $69.99, the PlayStation 3D Glasses are more affordable than most Active 3D glasses on the market.

Are the new 3D Glasses universal?

Yes. The new 3D Glasses are universally compatible with Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, and Sharp ACTIVE Shutter 3D ready displays that use IR emitters; however, we do not guarantee its performance on other TV/monitors.

How fast do the built-in rechargeable batteries charge?

The glasses are fully rechargeable via the included micro-USB cable. If you need a quick charge, three minutes of charge will get you approximately three hours of 3D play. If you want a full charge, 30 minutes of charge will get you approximately 30 hours of 3D play.

What is crosstalk and how do the 3D Glasses minimize crosstalk?

Crosstalk is 3D distortion that occurs when active 3D glasses are not communicating properly with the 3D display. This occurs most often when a user is watching 3D content and the glasses are not in a “normal” viewing angle (for example if you’re laying down on the couch sideways and your head is tilted). With the 240Hz refresh on 3D Display and 3D Glasses, this effect is minimized.

Are these 3D Glasses meant only for gaming?

No, they excel with 3D content of all types. While the glasses have been optimized for the 3D gaming experience, they offer best-in-class 3D quality.

What do the buttons on the 3D Glasses do?

You can turn on the 3D Glasses by simply sliding the battery switch on, which appears on the front inner right ear piece. Once the glasses are on, and you’re playing a SimulView-enabled game, you can switch between the 1st player and 2nd player view at any time by pressing the small circular power button, which appears on the top of the glasses above your nose bridge. If you hold the small circle power button for several seconds, you will power down the glasses. Directly to the right of the small circle power button lies the micro-USB port, which enables you to recharge the glasses.

Further Questions:

When it will be available to pre-order in Canada? (via @zantes)

It’s currently available for pre-order in Canada at participating retailers.

Does it have a TV tuner? (via @Super_Bundy)

The 3D Display is not equipped with an internal TV tuner or antenna, though it will support video input from an HDMI- or component-compatible cable box. Contact your local cable provider for technical specifics related to receiving television programming.

Will the 3D Display work with 3D PC games? (via @PepsiCat321)

Yes. The only requirement is that the output from the PC needs to be HDMI standard format.

How adjustable is the stand for the 3D Display? (via @jll544)

The 3D Display can be titled backward by 10 degrees.

Will he 3D Display support the new PS3 Remote Control? (via @BigE559)

Yes. It will support the new PS3 Remote Control.

When using SimulView, are the two images displayed in 3D for each viewer? (via @TheReal_JohnnyX)

The two images are in fullscreen 2D. The 3D technology is used to separate the image into two distinct 2D views.

Does the 3D Display feature wall-mounting brackets? (via @Percio78)

No. The design does not accommodate a wall-mounting bracket.

Does the 3D Display come with a remote for controlling volume or selecting inputs? (via @sonicsam66)

No. The display has integrated controls on the back of the panel, but does not include a remote. It does, however, support the new PS3 Remote Control.

Can I use another gaming console on the 3D Display?

Yes. The 3D Display supports any HD gaming console.

Will there be bigger screen sizes available in the future?

PlayStation is evaluating different possibilities, but there is nothing to share at this time.

What about the availability of the 3D display outside of the US? (via @nicksak)

The PlayStation 3D Display will be available in Canada, Europe, and key areas of Asia, including Japan.

Does the 3D Display support SimulView using two different sources/inputs? (via @DeathByNumbrs)

No. SimulView support is currently limited to a SimulView-enabled game on the PS3.

Does the 3D Display require a separate 3D emitter?

No, you will not need to purchase a separate 3D emitter. The 3D Display features a built-in 3D emitter that integrates seamlessly with the unit – you won’t even know it’s there.

Source: blog.us.playstation.com

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sirkid1 - 10-20-2011, 04:58 PM
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I want one...

unnamedfeeling - 10-20-2011, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sirkid1

I want one...

Sony says: ~500$ and you have one

Thorn - 10-20-2011, 05:37 PM
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hmmmm i might get one XD been needing a better tv for a long time

ccfman2004 - 10-20-2011, 07:50 PM
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I don't like active shutter 3D TVs. They always give me a headache. Passive 3D TVs for me. Never get headache from those.

2615863 - 10-20-2011, 08:47 PM
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Wow this isn't even that hard to make, it's pretty much a regular 3d active TV with a high refresh rate, and it uses the 3d technique to transmit different 2d images to each eye

xboxmods2977 - 10-20-2011, 09:02 PM
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This article is confusing. Are they saying that 2-player mode for all 3D games is forced into 2D? Or just with the SimulView games? because for $500, they better figure out a way to do 2-player 3D, or I'll pass, and while we're on the subject, SimulView sounds cool on paper, but what it boils down to is unnecessary flair. Probably another one of the PS3's shortcomings cleverly disguised as "new age technology", as you're simply playing a 2D game, but still have to wear the 3D glasses. I smell a flop.

xboxmods2977 - 10-20-2011, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ccfman2004

I don't like active shutter 3D TVs. They always give me a headache. Passive 3D TVs for me. Never get headache from those.

Hmmm. Have to ever used active 3D glasses on a 240hz TV? Assuming that the 3D games will take full advantage of the 240hz refresh rate, the TWO images you'll see on this display will be alternated between your left and right eyes @120hz, which is faster than most regular PC monitors can refresh A SINGLE image. So unless you get a headache every time you use a PC, the shutters may not be the cause.

It is possible that your headaches could actually be caused by a totally different issue. Active 3D glasses are most often heavier in weight than passive, so it could be the weight of the glasses that cause your headaches too.

indirect76 - 10-20-2011, 10:46 PM
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This is actually pretty cool. I remember reading about this around E3. Much more interesting than that Indonesian pirate dongle everyone seems so enamored with.

videogamerevie81 - 10-21-2011, 12:14 AM
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pretty cheap... GOOD SONY LEARNS!!!

Jenny Eudora - 10-21-2011, 01:47 AM
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Jenny Eudora - 10-21-2011, 01:48 AM
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Jenny Eudora - 10-21-2011, 01:50 AM
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Skevus - 10-21-2011, 02:10 AM
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Got the exactly same thing on my new Philips 58PFL9956T 58PFL9956T/12 Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum Series Smart LED TV 58PFL9956T 147 cm (58") Ultra wide Full HD 3D Max with Ambilight Spectra 3 and Multi-view - Philips Support first Glases glases are for Player 1 and second for player 2, got even a button to switch between player 1 and 2 on the glases. They obviuosly stole this from Philips or will pay big money for using it since Philips were first.It's obviously better with a tv that uses this technology because then you can uses it for any console and not just the Playstation...

PS and with the TV one person can play a game and the other watch a movie, you can also play 2 differnet games or watch 2 different movies on the same TV. And the TVs glases are more comfortable, feels more like ordinary glases or sunglases, you can also buy more pairs of glases to the tv and split into 2 groups one group watching a movie and the other group watching another movie, switching group just by pushing a button on the glasses. never again fighting about what to watch...

damanptyltd - 10-21-2011, 03:05 AM
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Better come to Australia -.-

krytonic - 10-21-2011, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Skevus

Got the exactly same thing on my new Philips 58PFL9956T 58PFL9956T/12 Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum Series Smart LED TV 58PFL9956T 147 cm (58") Ultra wide Full HD 3D Max with Ambilight Spectra 3 and Multi-view - Philips Support first Glases glases are for Player 1 and second for player 2, got even a button to switch between player 1 and 2 on the glases. They obviuosly stole this from Philips or will pay big money for using it since Philips were first.It's obviously better with a tv that uses this technology because then you can uses it for any console and not just the Playstation...

PS and with the TV one person can play a game and the other watch a movie, you can also play 2 differnet games or watch 2 different movies on the same TV. And the TVs glases are more comfortable, feels more like ordinary glases or sunglases, you can also buy more pairs of glases to the tv and split into 2 groups one group watching a movie and the other group watching another movie, switching group just by pushing a button on the glasses. never again fighting about what to watch...

Just because Philips done it first it doesn't mean they will have to pay them big money. Does Philips pay big money to the person who invented the TV, or the person or invented LCD in to TVs and Philips copied them?

Ever heard of a patent? If not I am not sure where you got your idea of paying them big money from.

Skevus - 10-22-2011, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by krytonic

Just because Philips done it first it doesn't mean they will have to pay them big money. Does Philips pay big money to the person who invented the TV, or the person or invented LCD in to TVs and Philips copied them?

Ever heard of a patent? If not I am not sure where you got your idea of paying them big money from.

Paying big money for using their Patent. I am quite sure Philips patented this even before developing this.

But you could be right, nobody cares about patents anymore so they could just steal ideas and se what happens.

P.S
I am quite sure Philips had to pay to the person who invented the TV aslong his patent was valid. Only software patents are valid for 60 or so years, patents on ordinary things are valid alot less, not sure how long but less then ten years....

and this days it's cheaper buying judges then patents. Sony got the best judges so they can do what they like....

dude1 - 10-22-2011, 05:57 AM
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this is a waste, its to small and lack many features of current actual 3DTV's, anyone with a a passive 3DTV can do this already so save your money and do it yourself its cheaper and a better overall experience than sony's tv at least compared to when i saw it at E3

qwertyuk - 10-22-2011, 08:22 AM
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As said above a patent is only valid for a given period, after that period the idea can be copied. Also if a new idea based on a technology which is still has a patent is deemed to be a significant improvement or it can be argued that there is no other way of doing something then you could use the same/similar technology (take philips 3 headed electric shaver)

Pretty sure any patent would be on the passive/active technology itself. Both already show two different images so trying to obtain and uphold a patent to say no one can make these two images from a completely different source would I think be very difficult as its not a big enough improvement (if any) on the original technology

Also I think the 2d fullscreen multiplayer is a good idea, I'd rather have a full screen than half a 3d one, also having split screen and 3d would be 4 different views being render albeit at a lower res.

Skevus - 10-22-2011, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by qwertyuk

As said above a patent is only valid for a given period, after that period the idea can be copied. Also if a new idea based on a technology which is still has a patent is deemed to be a significant improvement or it can be argued that there is no other way of doing something then you could use the same/similar technology (take philips 3 headed electric shaver)

Pretty sure any patent would be on the passive/active technology itself. Both already show two different images so trying to obtain and uphold a patent to say no one can make these two images from a completely different source would I think be very difficult as its not a big enough improvement (if any) on the original technology

Also I think the 2d fullscreen multiplayer is a good idea, I'd rather have a full screen than half a 3d one, also having split screen and 3d would be 4 different views being render albeit at a lower res.

I agree that the concept itself is rather easy since the technology already exist. This patent would rather be on how to use the technology. It's like when you use screws and nails you don't patent the screws and nails again, you rather patent how you use them. Everybody could laugh and claim that if they thought about it they could have done it to just like the Columbus egg. Nobody could get it to stand then columbus broke the egg a little just to make it stand and after he done it everybody was wise enough to claim they could have done it to aslong they thought about it.

In this story Philips is Columbus and Sony is just another morron around that table. Only the first person counts, the second is a copy and so on. I myself knew how 3d tech worked and I am not claiming I could have done it. It's rather thinking about it first that makes it great and not thinking about it after you saw it implemented by somebody else. I think Philips would have a case if this goes to court.....

Player1 - 10-23-2011, 02:55 AM
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I have a 2011 model of bravia: 40nx725 led active 3D 240hz...
Sony is using bad panels, clouding and bleeding are awfull in dark scenes.
3D gaming sucks, crosstalk rules no matter how "deep" you set the 3D output(bravia and ps3), even with the best lens model.
If Sony "invented" this new tv set just to selling out all that old panels before offer the best ones...
And 240 Hz is not true, Sony panels refresh rate is ALWAYS 120hz, the only "240" is the leds blinking. No magic here.

2d is a different history, is really good and youll enjoy nice experiences from the x-reallity chip(after days of customization,the stock settings are very bad), i think is the best 2d today.

Sony and others japaneses companies promises a new active lens standard in 2012, im waitting for it...

So... dont believe it until you can see it yourself, no matter the price.
You know what you want, but that is not available yet, lcd/led is not a good technology, is plenty of fails, no matter the company you prefer.
And Sony is the master of the tricking marketing.

Is x-reality chip present in this new model or just the "old" bravia engine???
Is the panel an ips ???
Is 240hz real ???
Is the lens standard the same(bad) we use today???
Is the 3d emitter diferent and better to the 2011 series???
Is the panel anti-ambient lights???

Saludos!!!