The PS3 is Firmware-Upgradeable to 3-D

All PS3 units "will be firmware-upgradeable to 3-D", according to gaming site Gamasutra, citing a Sony presentation for investors given on Wednesday, when Sony outlined its strategy for growing its key business. In principle, that involves only games, but reinforces hope for existing PS3s being enabled for 3-D movie watching. Sony Computer Entertainment plans to launch 3-D-related products for the home, including TV, Blu-ray Disc players/recorders and 3-D gaming on PS3 in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.
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b00st  » Nov 19, 2009
upgradeable is a lot better than hearing........NEW SKU annouced to support 3D. i'm always up for the "next" thing in home entertainment.

ckenisell  » Nov 19, 2009
"...in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011." That means any time between March 31, 2010 to March 31, 2001, but likely to be closer to March 31, 2011. I say, bring it on and I hope that it means it's firmware upgradable for 3D movies as well.

idonotcarenow  » Nov 19, 2009
I hope samsung has a firmwire upgrade for bd-p3600 and bd-p4600

STARSCREAM  » Nov 19, 2009
Niiiice.

jimmybobo  » Nov 19, 2009
thedigitalbits mentioned this a few weeks ago I believe..not into the 3D thing but I haven't expeirenced it much so I am keeping my mind open.

fettastic  » Nov 19, 2009
I won't be happy until my PS3 can give me a massage and make me breakfast!

Ruined  » Nov 19, 2009

One thing to note, however, is that the 3-D enabled by the PS3 will be "checkerboard" format half-resolution 960x1080 - similar to the 3-D system that current DLP HDTVs use. This is due to limitations in the HDMI 1.3 standard that the PS3 uses. So, you will be able to get 3-D however it will not be 1920x1080 3-D as some of the 2010 HDMI 1.4 standalones and 2010 HDMI 1.4 HDTVs will offer. Still, even at half resolution it should be very impressive, I doubt you will be obsessing over loss of resolution while things are jumping off the screen

NoQuestion  » Nov 19, 2009
Very interesting. I will wait to see how this plays out.

Titanicfave  » Nov 19, 2009
Very interesting! Hopefully this makes you're eyes adjust to 3D blu-ray more than they do now!!

Lucy Diamond  » Nov 19, 2009
PS3 = single greatest gaming decision of my life. It is the exact opposite of the Sega Saturn.

DetroitSportsFan  » Nov 19, 2009
If only TVs could be upgraded the same way....

Blu3  » Nov 19, 2009
fettastic: that firmware upgrade is scheduled for 2014 Lucy Diamond: took the words out of my mouth!

doctorD  » Nov 19, 2009
Bam...and Sony pulls another surprise out of the box on the capability of the PS3. Great news!

Frode  » Nov 19, 2009
Ruined makes a very good point. There's several different ways to do 3D, and the PS3 is still limited by the hardware in what methods it can use.

KingBing  » Nov 19, 2009
It only does EVERYTHING

EvolutionCherry  » Nov 19, 2009
PS3......it's the only choice really!

ngkf7  » Nov 19, 2009
Sounds pretty cool. Glad to hear that I won't have to go buy a new console. Now if only 3D versions of movies were included on the Blus

ajmrowland  » Nov 19, 2009
My only question is will this be compatible with older tvs?

Lucy Diamond  » Nov 19, 2009
How sick would it be if the PS4....was actually a firmware upgrade!!! (never happen...just thought it'd be cool)

txfilmguy  » Nov 19, 2009
"My only question is will this be compatible with older tvs?" Your TV will have to be capable of 120 hz display.

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