Sony PS3 3D HDTV

[ccfman2004]

I just picked up one of Sony's fancy PS3 3D HDTVs from GameStop for $200. I couldn't resist the price as you can't even get an off brand regular 1080p HDTV for that price and this comes with a game to boot. GameStop is so overstocked with these TVs right now. Anyone have one and would like to share their thoughts on it? My first HDTV that I still use is a 27" 1080i Norcent. It's actually a really good TV but it did cost me $500 4 years ago. I only have 2 issues with my Norcent, (my sister has the same one and it has the same issues). The quite apparent issue is with the audio. Certain game audio cause static even at low volumes. I'm not sure if it's an incorrect setting or not. The other problem is that it easily gets a burn-in With my sister's you can see the outline from Netflix. My Norcent doesn't have that since I turn it off when I'm not using it.

Back to the Sony PS3 3D HDTV now. Anyone have any major complaints with it (other than it not including a remote)? Major screen issues, sound problems, etc. Does it display moving images properly with no noticeable motion blur? Motion blur during fast scenes is something I've noticed with many HDTV displays.

This isn't my first 3D Display. I currently own an iZ3D PC monitor which is fabulous. The only 2 issues I have with it are: not 1080p HD and it's not HDCP compliant so no 3D Blu-Ray movies unless I rip them first. Coupled with my $25 (yes $25 surround sound system) 5.1 channel surround sound system, I love the iZ3D. Plus I got it on sale too. iZ3D was having a promotion where if you bought the iZ3D display and a video card on the same receipt, you got a $50 rebate. The $260 display only cost me $210 which is great for a 22" PC Monitor. I like the iZ3D since it uses the cheap passive 3D glasses which have never given me a headache. Plus since it is TWO LCD panels stacked on top of one another, it displays the 3D at full resolution. The downside is that it's only a 1680x1050 display but I didn't matter to me.

Once my mother lets me open this baby up and take her for a test spin, I'll have to wait.

Let me hear your thoughts.

I am waiting for LG to come out with a Cinema 3D 4k HDTV that can display full 1080p 3D content for both eyes as LG uses passive 3D glasses.

My only concern is the shutter glasses giving me a headache. I can only do so much 3DS in 3D mode at one time as it sometimes makes my head hurt as I'm so used to the passive glasses that I don't keep my head at the proper angle for the 3DS 3D display. It could also be that it's too small.

I can't wait to try out some 3D PS3 games in 3D mode. When the developer does 3D right, I find myself dodging things without thinking. Even with surround sound, I find myself turning my head to see what's behind me when I hear something behind there.

[Goku1992]

I've been also thinking about getting Sony 3D HDTV for 200 seems pretty good but it will depend on you. I know (If you live in US) Walmart sell HDTVs for pretty cheap you can get a 32 inch for like 250.

There is an old saying the "quality" of the TV will always be more $$$ to last you in the long run seems to me that you actually care about the 3D but for the TV not including a remote I wouldn't of bought it. But anyways check out review sites with the model number

[ccfman2004]

I've seen some pretty expensive HDTVs with a picture that looks like crap and I've seen some inexpensive HDTVs with an excellent picture. My 27" Norcent has an amazing picture for a brand I never heard of. My $600 32" LG looks amazing even if u stand 1 foot away which is unusual for an LCD HDTV. The LG never has motion blur issues and the picture is crisp and crystal clear. I once saw a $1000 HDTV with an absolutely horrid picture even standing 50 feet away. There was so much motion blur I thought I was watching a video encoded with the WMV codec on a computer that couldn't properly play the video.

The HDTV I use now, I barely even use the remote. Even the HDTV I have in my Game Room I barely use the remote since most of the time I turn the TV off when I am leaving the room and I have to pass the TV to leave the room so I don't mind turning it off manually.

My first TV didn't even have a remote. To change the channels you had to turn a dial and the on/off button was an actual switch not just a button. You can call me old school.

Even for my Xbox 360, I manually turn it on and off mostly because it's the Gears of War 3 model that has sound effects for touching the power button and I like hearing them.

Not having a remote in not a deal breaker for me. I just couldn't resist the price since when it came out it was $500. I don't know what games and how many support the SimulCast feature but it sounds pretty cool as I really hate split screen. 3D TVs aren't cheap.

The funny thing is I swore I would never buy another Sony product again as I don't like Sony as a company since they keep taking away consumer rights.

[Goku1992]

Yeah I know what you mean Sony has gotten really sloppy. I might get that TV that you are talking about. But idk I just like having all of the manuals and remotes.

[ccfman2004]

Sony used to be a phenomenal company. We wouldn't buy from any other company for TVs and VCRs. We had a Sony TV over 20 years ago where the remote went on fire for no reason and they sent us, free of charge, a new remote no questions asked. We didn't even have to submit any kind of proof of purchase. Now if something fails, you have to complain so many times to many different people to get it fixed.

There are some things in the EULA and ToS for the PS3 that are the most anti-consumer things I have EVER seen. According to Sony, you DON'T OWN that fancy PS3. You are only RENTING it from them and if they want it back for any reason, you must give it back. Then there's the part where you can't sue them if something seriously goes wrong. Then there's the part where if someone hacks your PSN account, any unauthorized purchases will NOT be reimbursed. Don't even get me started on their privacy policy where you have absolutely NO privacy. Then there's that ridiculous 7-day download lockout they give you.

Then there's companies like EA that make it illegal to sell games that you bought simply because they say you don't the game to begin with. You own a non-transferrible license.

[Goku1992]

Lets not forget about the used game dilemma how you have to buy an online pass just to play online

[ccfman2004]

There's a game that is single player only and it has an online pass.

[ccfman2004]

Here's my mini-review:

The glasses are slightly uncomfortable. There is major reflection in the glasses so I can see my face and stuff that is behind me. The glasses are lightweight which is surprising for battery powered active shutter glasses. I know most people can't see the shuttering but I can see a slow flicker in the right lens from the darkening of the lens.

I had no problem with my PS3 recognizing the 3D HDTV. While I was playing the Jak Collection, I do notice some ghosting, mostly during cut scenes.

All in all, even if you don't want to use the 3D it makes an inexpensive 1080p 24" HDTV.

It does't have a digital tuner built-in so you can't watch off the air shows, but you can connect it to your TV set top box to watch TV. Plus the 3D is not limited to only the PS3, you can use the 3D in the Xbox 360, PC and TV as long as you use the HDMI port and a v1.4 HDMI cable.

Also, Sony has released a newer version of their PS3 Bluetooth Remote which can be used with this TV.

I think $200 for a 24" 1080p 3D HDTV was well worth the price as you also get a $60 PS3 game too. You get everything you need to start viewing 3D, minus the remote.

[Goku1992]

I like the review. What game it comes with? Only ones I seen was Dirt (I think) Or Uncharted 3 or Killzone 3 but why doesn't it have a remote?

[ccfman2004]

It comes with Motorstorm Apocalypse which can demonstrate the SimulView feature of the display if you buy a second pair of glasses.

I am assuming it doesn't come with a remote because Sony released a newer version of the PS3 Bluetooth remote which can work with this display. I am guessing that the newer remote has an inferred transmitter in it. Not having a remote doesn't bother me that much as I have a Logitech Harmony remote that I use with my entertainment center.

EDIT: I have noticed that when the game activates the glasses, the both lens get much darker which make the gameplay darker too.