Next3D developing 3D movie service for PS3

by Andrew Yoon { Apr 20th 2009 at 7:30PM }

Three dimensional movies are the new "it" thing in Hollywood. More and more movies (particularly animated films) are being presented in 3D -- and now the tech is jumping from the cinema to the home theater. Next3D is developing a downloadable application that allows users to browse and download 3D content directly to their PS3 systems. With the software, users will be able to access full 3D 1080p movies ... provided they have a TV that's capable of producing a 3D image.

This isn't the first time 3D will be utilized on the PS3. Earlier this year, Sony showcased 3D versions of WipEout HD and Gran Turismo 5 to attendees of CES.

Tags: 3d, next3d

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

arrness @ Apr 20th 2009 7:35PM

is there a 3D film that ISN'T animated?

rohan @ Apr 20th 2009 7:36PM

My bloody valentine 3D?

theazi @ Apr 20th 2009 8:05PM

parts of the dark knight were 3d

Averna @ Apr 20th 2009 8:22PM

Journey to the center of the earth was too

gkwie @ Apr 20th 2009 9:35PM

Spy kids 3D lol..

arrness @ Apr 20th 2009 10:19PM

Spy Kids 3D = animated

I own it fool

the Sawyer family @ Apr 20th 2009 11:34PM

friday the 13th part 3-D.
that's were Jason gets his hockey mask.

rohan @ Apr 20th 2009 7:36PM

*Breaking news:* 10 year old kid jumps into TV screen to touch one of the characters, which caused him to break his neck and the TV, Sony is being sued for $1,000,000 in damages

McKeyDee @ Apr 20th 2009 7:50PM

The sad thing is that can actually see that happening.

sony boy @ Apr 20th 2009 7:56PM

don't kids already do that?

rohan @ Apr 20th 2009 8:38PM

@sonyboy: yes but this it will be in 3D

Twinturbo120 @ Apr 20th 2009 8:07PM

TVs can produce 3d images these days? hmm...

FNG @ Apr 20th 2009 8:12PM

http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/08/mitsubishi-debuts-3d-ready-home-theater-tv-line-82-incher-inclu/

JuanDHexen @ Apr 20th 2009 8:09PM

Games in 3D has potential.

Evildude @ Apr 20th 2009 8:18PM

Oh boy, I can't even imagine PORN being presented in 3D!!!!
Good lord, you'll be right in the middle of the action!!!!

Ashmen @ Apr 20th 2009 8:43PM

Eww..

tmontana213 @ Apr 20th 2009 11:04PM

Nice

Rick @ Apr 20th 2009 8:55PM

omg! this is going to be sick!!!

tafuub @ Apr 20th 2009 9:21PM

Amazingly it doesn't cost no more than a regular TV, except one little thing. The active glasses are freaking up to 100 a piece or more for a good pair. Damn after you cover everyone your out some major dough. I mean 3D movies is definitely a event. You get 8 people scoping this out that's almost another grand!

tboy123 @ Apr 20th 2009 9:58PM

Riiiiight.

$1500 (TV) + $150 (emitter) + $600 (glasses) x (insert amount of family here)= more cash than I have.

I will be more interested as it drops in price... right before 4d enters the home, imagine smelling and feeling your games/movies... OK, don't. I don't blame you...
Anyway, That is when I will jump aboard this 3d.

sho220 @ Apr 21st 2009 1:37AM

i was at CES this year and tried most of the 3D products. when i tried nvidia's 3D glasses, there was definite a few hundred milliseconds of lag. it made guitar hero completely unplayable. LG's glasses were hard to spot for lag since you are just watching an image and not interacting. i didn't try out sony's demo, i was too busy looking at the jeopardy stage. but, when it all comes down to it, who is going to want to wear these obnoxious looking glasses? also, the nvidia glasses had to be charged, yes, charged, they have a battery, lame.

McWilly @ Apr 21st 2009 4:54AM

Nice to see Sony creating a whole new service for all those tens of people who own 3d TV's. Smart move.

End User @ Apr 21st 2009 12:01PM

Well, Sony isn't creating this particular "service," but it's just another bit of future-proofing that makes the PS3 kick even more ass. What was the 1080p market penetration when the PS3 came out in 2006? More and more TVs are becoming 3d-capable. I believe any HDTV with a 120Hz refresh rate can do it. My Samsung DLP can do it, and it's over a year and a half old. Bring that shit on!