Mega 3D Vision *2* published - 01-01-2012

apoppin · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:01 pm

ArsTechnia is quoting the same study that i linked to

- that is their synopsis of it. :tease:

grstanford · **Joined:** Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:19 am **Posts:** 5008

I do admit to not following your link, just remembered that article on their front page.

Still verifies for me what I've heard quite a few people say about 3D.

Its all wasted on me though, I can't see the images hidden in stereo pictogram books.

apoppin · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:17 pm

grstanford wrote:

I do admit to not following your link, just remembered that article on their front page.

Still verifies for me what I've heard quite a few people say about 3D.

Its all wasted on me though, I can't see the images hidden in stereo pictogram books.

The study is really detailed, technical and .. i read all of it

i had questions that i passed on to Nvidia for comment before i write my evaluation
- i also get a bit more tired playing in S3D than in 2D - but then it is only after an hour or so of play and it is SO easy to switch back and forth for long sessions

Some games have almost no fatigue - others will tire you quickly. As far as i am concerned, if you already have a 120Hz display, paying $80 for glasses is a no-brainer to try S3D out.
:hello:

grstanford · **Joined:** Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:19 am **Posts:** 5008

Quote:

paying $80 for glasses is a no-brainer to try S3D out.

Maybe in America, not in Australia.
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?mai ... s_id=17261
http://www.scorptec.com.au/computer/396 ... ro-glasses
http://www.scorptec.com.au/computer/35163-3d-vision

SirPauly · **Joined:** Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:56 pm **Posts:** 803

What I never understood is the 120hz owners not even bothering with trying 3d stereo. Personally understand the smoothness advantage with 2d and 120hz gaming but to ignore the improvements in immersion that 3d stereo may offer for many titles is puzzling. You don't have to play everything in 3d stereo but why not enjoy the flexibility for the content that shines for a modest investment that may carry over for many generations?

apoppin · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:02 pm

SirPauly wrote:

What I never understood is the 120hz owners not even bothering with trying 3d stereo. Personally understand the smoothness advantage with 2d and 120hz gaming but to ignore the improvements in immersion that 3d stereo may offer for many titles is puzzling. You don't have to play everything in 3d stereo but why not enjoy the flexibility for the content that shines for a modest investment that may carry over for many generations?

3D Vision wired glasses can be got for $80 - less than special editions of many new PC games; the regular price of a single PC game is $60
- for $20 more you reopen your old library of PC games back for about ten years!
:hello:

i got a response from Nvidia acknowledging that they had read the report:

Quote:

we are aware of the challenges with viewing 3D content. We put a lot of effort into making the experience comfortable for users:

We default at a low 3D depth, 15%, so we ease users into eyestrain. In order words, our 3D range is reduced and there arent dramatic differences in the convergence and focal points.
We encourage developers to always develop games with 3D going into the screen, rather than out of the screen, which can cause eye strain.
We encourage developers to use our dynamic convergence APIs to keep a consistent convergence from game scene, to cinematic cutscene, to make the game more enjoyable.
We have a group of 3D professionals who determine the optimal settings for things like convergence. We can do this because we also control the driver.

I can see the work that goes into this and the differences between the games where the devs had S3D in mind from the outset and in older games where they never considered it.

grstanford · **Joined:** Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:19 am **Posts:** 5008

pccasegear and scorptec are two of the largest computer parts retailers/wholesalers in South East Australia, except for a base station at scorptec I showed you pretty much everything they carry that is 3d vision glasses related.

A couple of smaller retailers in more remote states (expensive slow freight) claim to have the wired glasses, but when you check the site they aren't listed, are out of stock or they actually have the wireless glasses.

http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/sea ... ion&spos=3

apoppin · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:23 pm

grstanford wrote:

pccasegear and scorptec are two of the largest computer parts retailers/wholesalers in South East Australia, except for a base station at scorptec I showed you pretty much everything they carry that is 3d vision glasses related.

A couple of smaller retailers in more remote (expensive slow freight) claim to have the wired glasses, but when you check the site they aren't listed, are out of stock or they actually have the wireless glasses.

http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/sea ... ion&spos=3

Not sure what you are saying, aren't these Wired 3D Vision glasses in stock for $123?
http://www.kickstartcomputers.com.au/pr ... 06feae4c7d

It's a really new product; weren't they just announced in June?

grstanford · **Joined:** Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:19 am **Posts:** 5008

Congrats, you found the one store in all Australia with stock and not for $80 despite the Australian dollar being worth $1.09 American. Add another $31 and you can have the wireless setup from some retailers.

apoppin · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:38 pm

That is pretty funny .. and it is the first link that i clicked on.

And all it goes to show is how expensive HW is in Australia
- $80 and instock at provantage last i looked
:hello:

Mega 3D Vision 2 published - 01-01-2012

Who is online