So who will win the new war as the new players come out for 2010 which has Full 1080p resolution, backward compatibility for both 3D Blu-ray players and the 3D Blu-ray Discs (meaning that both will play or be able to be played in 2D), and the use of a new MVC codec, an extension of the existing AVC. 3D playback will be “display agnostic,” meaning that, according to the Blu-ray Disc Association, the format will be compatible across “any compatible 3D display.” What exactly a “compatible 3D display” consists of is still a mystery, but a Blu-ray Disc Association representative said via a phone call that for the most part, you’ll need a new TV set to make this technology work.
PS3 is included in the specification announcement from the Blu-ray Disc Association, which means the PS3 is perfectly suited to become a 3D platform in every respect.
The capability for PS3 consoles to become full-fledged 3D Blu-ray players, especially in advance of what seems to be the biggest 3D Blu-ray killer app yet seen, could be a huge selling point for PlayStation in 2010
BSkyB will next year roll out 3D television for the first time across its UK and Irish networks, marking a major evolution towards real as real can be TV.
Sky is to launch a nationwide 3D ad campaign in cinemas tomorrow, using James Cameron’s sci-fi epic Avatar to promote its launch next year of Europe’s first 3D TV channel.
Sky’s 3D service will be available to customers with a Sky+ HD set-top box. But they will require a new “3D-ready” TV set – these are expected go on sale in the UK next year – and special glasses
In the back of my mind I’m thinking, “Hold up, aren’t we just getting used to bluray”