The big fuss at CES this year is 3D HDTV technology. By wearing 3D glasses — yes, like these — while watching special 3D HDTVs, viewers experience a 3D pop-out effect. At Sony's booth, it's even running PlayStation 3 software, like MotorStorm and Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, in 3D. At this point, it's all just for show. Sony has no official plans to release updated 3D versions of these games. But CES attendees have been rather impressed with the tech demos. IGN editor Chris Roper even wrote a short editorial on the topic, pondering whether or not Sony's next console, PlayStation 4, could or should utilize the new 3D technology.
Releasing the PlayStation 4 with full-on 3D viewing capabilities would be a game-changing move, especially if the next Xbox and Nintendo systems don't follow suit. As mentioned, it apparently sounds amazing, which is obviously a good thing for Sony fans. But it would also give the PS4 that same sort of nifty catch that has gotten so many people to buy a Wii. Wiggling joysticks around is nothing compared to seeing objects jump out of the screen. At this point, I'd be willing to throw down $20 (I'm not a rich man) that the PlayStation 4 will be primarily a 3D viewing system. I'll honestly be somewhat disappointed if it's not. — Chris Roper, IGN
I didn't go to CES, so I can't comment on how well these 3D HDTVs work. But I will say this: I'm not big on the idea of wearing cheesy 3D glasses. What do you think, though?
