Sony confirms PlayStation 3 will support 3D after firmware update
As Sony hinted at CES 2010 earlier this year, the PlayStation 3 will be 3D compatible thanks to a firmware update due to be launched imminently.
Sony's American gaming boss, John Koller, has revealed that separate upgrades would enable stereoscopic gaming and 3D movies, according to our sister site Stuff.tv.
On the arrival of 3D on the PS3 Koller says: "All PS3 units that exist in homes and markets will be able to play 3D stereoscopic games as well as 3D BD movies through separate firmware upgrades."
And about those games? "We'll be announcing actual game titles separately later," says Koller, keeping us all guessing.
As we reported yesterday, Sony has announced a whole host of 3D-compatible products for release, while some existing players will also be upgradeable to support 3D via a firmware update.
We'll be reporting live from Sony's UK launch tomorrow, so keep an eye out on the site, and on our Twitter feed, for more news as it breaks.
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To confirm, yes you will need a new 3D TV to view 3D content, even if you already have a PS3.
Sony, Panasonic, Samsung and others have already said they will launch 3D-compatible TVs this year.
Just because you believe it moomin doesnt make it true!
The first sets able to display 3D games/movies are coming out later this year.
Nope. You will definitely need a 3D TV to enjoy 3D films & games.
Check this news out: http://www.whathifi.com/News/Sky-will-launch-3D-TV-channel-in-April/
"Of course, customers will need to buy a new 3D-ready television to take advantage of the service."
No i belive you will be able to watch 3d blu-rays on your existing plasma -lcd as long as youve got a new 3d blu-ray player - or ps3 with the new firmware update and a new hdmi cable version 1.4
er, yes it does and no they don't.
You can't watch 3D without a 3D TV - same as HD on that front.
3D TV required for this then...?