Microsoft thinks gamers don't want 3D
Though a small handful of Xbox 360 games can be played in 3D if you have the necessary kit, it's not the same full 720p stereoscopic effect that Sony boasts with the PS3.
Speculation earlier this year pointed to an E3 announcement for additional 3D support, but that came and went without a peep. So what gives?
Well, Xbox senior product manager David Dennis told Eurogamer that Microsoft is still weighing up whether it's something consumers really crave.
"3D is an interesting space," he said.
"There was a big rush by some other folks in the industry to convince people they want to play in 3D. You can question the motivations of why they want to make everyone go buy a new TV perhaps, but I think 3D has to fit in a natural way where it fits with the gameplay.
"Something we're watching and wanting to understand from consumers is whether this is something they actually want.
"Does it add to the gaming experience? Does it distract from the gaming experience? Is it something they want to play long-term? Or is it something they try a few times and then go back to regular 2D modes?"
Despite clearly remaining sceptical, Dennis added that if it deemed the demand was there Microsoft will consider adding greater 3D support in the future.
"You watch the market penetration of 3D TVs, you look if it's something people are buying and you adapt and innovate, just like we've done by deploying different system updates and features. If there's other things we want to do with 3D because consumers are asking for we would explore it."
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-06-27-microsoft-still-hesitant-on-3d
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xSHiiFTPosted:
iPatoboTTG_DEATH_3MPIR3 Just think how technology has come in the last 20 years. 3d graphics are the next age and they think we dont want to evolve once again. What losers
3D won't be the future in graphics. It has been re-done many times over the years and constantly people got bored of it. Also 3D televisions are highly overpriced,and are a hassle by needing goofy glasses to use them. 3D is too buggy at the moment,something will come along and knock it out of peoples minds before it actually gets perfected.
3D TVs aren't overpriced, i got my Vizio 32 inch 1080p 3D tv for about $460. I can honestly say 3D gaming is amazing, I got back into black ops because of it and Mortal Kombat is kick ass in 3D. I say Microsoft should dive into 3D once more TV manufacturers make 3D TVs. But I am looking forward to BF3 in 3D.
OasisPosted:
He has a point, blatantly Sony just wanted to push more of their own T'V's that's why they became so made on 3D.
TreyarchedPosted:
3D sucks,
unless you look directly at it it doesnt work and it gives you a headache
unless you look directly at it it doesnt work and it gives you a headache
iPatoboPosted:
TTG_DEATH_3MPIR3 Just think how technology has come in the last 20 years. 3d graphics are the next age and they think we dont want to evolve once again. What losers
3D won't be the future in graphics. It has been re-done many times over the years and constantly people got bored of it. Also 3D televisions are highly overpriced,and are a hassle by needing goofy glasses to use them. 3D is too buggy at the moment,something will come along and knock it out of peoples minds before it actually gets perfected.
NicPosted:
3D can be fun for family games in my opinion, but not for fast images like First Person Shooters, race games, etc.
TTG_DEATH_3MPIR3Posted:
Just think how technology has come in the last 20 years. 3d graphics are the next age and they think we dont want to evolve once again. What losers
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