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Tomorrow Sony Launches First 3D PS3 Titles

by Annette Gonzalez on June 09, 2010 at 05:45 PM

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Earlier today we reported on PlayStation Network maintenance having been scheduled for a 12-hour block, which made us wonder what Sony was up to. Now we know. Beginning tomorrow your PS3 will support stereoscopic 3D games (expensive 3D television sold separately).

As of tomorrow, the following 3D titles will be available free as listed by SCEA:

WipEout HD (full game): Experience the adrenaline rush of navigating the twists and turns of futuristic racetracks at breathtaking speeds like never before.
Super Stardust HD (full game): Experience asteroids fly past you as you navigate the deadly battleground — only a battle on a cosmic level will save the indigenous life below from destruction.
PAIN The stereoscopic 3D content will include the Downtown area and tutorial along with three modes, including two new modes created specifically with stereoscopic 3D in mind, Alien Toss and Ice Breaker.
MotorStorm Pacific Rift (demo): MotorStorm Pacific Rift in stereoscopic 3D puts you in the driver’s seat of a buggy for a one track, single player race around the deadly Kanaloa Bay for a dangerously real battle against ruthless opponents.

Again, to play these titles in 3D, you'll need a 3D television. With that said, sister company Sony Electronics also announced 3D compatible BRAVIA HDTVs currently available for pre-sale that will be available at retail later this month.

Finally, PlayStation Move title The Fight: Lights Out will be available in 3D as well. And finally finally, 3D Blu-ray movie playback is on its way to PS3 via firmware update.

Sony has dished out some pretty heavy announcements over the past few months. Why not save a few for next week?! Not sure what the company may have up its sleeve for E3, but Sony promises more 3D announcements soon, which will probably take place during its press conference on Tuesday.

[Via PlayStation Blog]

Filed under: News, Sony, SCEA, 3D, sony electronics, bravia hdtv

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by WS-N Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 05:53 PM

3D technology is cool but is it cool/good for games?
by Boudro13b Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 06:25 PM

They can keep their 3D and their motion controller. Just give me good, straight-up, honest gaming. That's all I ask Sony.
by Jason Spencer Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 06:30 PM

3D is a fad. Sony is unwise to follow this course, especially when the TV required to play in 3D is only attainable at an unholy cost.
by Meta77 Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 06:33 PM

hate to tell haters this but 3D is the future. like it our not. were moving in that direction and theirs not much you can do about it.
by massvideogamer Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 06:34 PM

i dont really think that 3D is a big deal for video games (tho it was kinda cool in Sly 3)
by Colton Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 06:37 PM

Cool, I won't be playing any of these.
by Willis Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 06:39 PM

We'll find out soon if games hold up well with 3D. Does anyone on the GI staff have the setup to try this out? I'd like a review I can trust.
by oldschoolgamer96 Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 06:48 PM

3d has been around for many years but it never really caught on if a 3d tv with no glasses and you dont have to sit in 1 exact place to get the "sweet spot" (seriously i want to sit anywhere in the room to get the 3d effect) that cost lest then 2000 then maybe i will get it but until then im fine with my hd tv i got LAST YEAR. i barely got a sony bravia i think its a bit too early for 3d tv people are still buying their first hd tv.
by Raven K. Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 06:50 PM

FINALLY! The future of gaming is here!!!

*barfs*
by tenzen Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 07:02 PM

If Sony makes a real push for 3D gaming by releasing a lot of good titles that support 3D whether first party or not than I will definitely take this into consideration. Right now those short games that they are giving for free might be an okay lineup but I really want to see a lot more otherwise I probably won't bother with this.
by Watchman xXxSKOLxXx Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 07:03 PM

I'm not for 3D. I hope this whole 3D thing wears away in a few years, cuz its /extremely/ pointless for enjoyment.
by **BANNED** Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 07:19 PM

Wait whats steroscopic mean again? Do I need silly glasses for this?
by Dark Lord Kaan (Skullmanic) Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 08:31 PM

Can't afford the t.v. right now. Maybe later...idk..yet.
by Gobzer Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 08:36 PM

Boo 3D
by sterlins16 Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 09:12 PM

hoping they'd add cross game chat with the update guess ill hav to wait
by Stayinclean7 Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 09:18 PM

Lame.

-see opinion on 3D movies
by Ghostpig Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 09:38 PM

Smells like a big bag of "I don't give a ***." in here. Way to capitalize on consumers in an economic downturn, Sony; a new fancy gizmo that most of us aren't interested in... and the ones that are interested in it, the majority of them can't even afford it. Talk about a niche demographic.

It's one thing buying a new game system in order to play newer and better(?) games but when you ask your customers to invest in an entire new entertainment system on a fickle and widely unsupported gimmick like 3D, you're letting your ego get in the way of your customers' voices.

I'm all for pushing the boundaries of new technology but when you release games with features 98% of the public won't be able to experience or afford for, I would imagine maybe a decade, we feel a little cheated and slighted. And that's provided home 3D takes off and eventually becomes affordable.
by Yoshiboy Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 09:56 PM

Eh...strangely, I'm not particularly excited about this =/
by bioshocker Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 10:04 PM

Everyone please listen to the wisdom of Ghostpig, he speaks the truth! I really hope that 3D is really just a fad, there is no way I'm going to go out and shell out some big money for another tv...
by Gina Degraphenreid Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 01:08 AM

I don't get why they're pushing 3D so hard when half of america hasn't even upgraded to HDTV's yet, let alone 3D ones? Does Sony not do market research??