Am I the only one that doesn't like the idea of 3D for console games?

[Hugums]

I have several problems with the idea:

Getting firmware upgrade which can cost money/ time/ energy/ possible loss of data
Purchasing a new 5,000-8,000 dollar 3D TV even though i just got a brand new LCD
Purchasing the games themselves which are about 10-30 dollars more than a standard game
Wearing the 3D glasses which have their own sub problems:
        I can't wear them over my regular glasses
        They look ridiculous
        would be annoying to wear every time you want to play or even watch TV
        They cost 100 dollars or more for each pair
Would damage eyes
Limited support now but will soon be pretty much necessary for full experience

Anyone else not like the idea?

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[Jsk2003]

It's basically just a new feature for graphics. Think of it as HDR/Anti-aliasing/High quality.
If your tv/pc can't handle it, then it just won't use it. I'm sure they will have 3D being optional.

[yuki]

3D is the dumbest gimmick for movies, EVER.
For games, I haven't experienced mowing down peds in GTA in 3D, so I'll wait and see.

[Jsk2003]

3D is the dumbest gimmick for movies, EVER.
For games, I haven't experienced mowing down peds in GTA in 3D, so I'll wait and see.

I agree with both statements.

[rkynick]

A 3D image can be projected without the necessity of glasses, to my understanding.

That eliminates about half of your complaints.

[Harm94]

It's basically marketing scheme to make you buy overpriced stuff.

[CC]

I don't like the idea of 3D gaming too much on consoles.
I will however enjoy the 3DS, and then turn down the 3d when it starts to hurt my eyes, but still enjoy the near Gamecube graphics while playing Kid Icarus. c:

[Block Buster]

I don't know if it's something about my eyesight issues or something but when I go and watch 3D movies at my local movie place I can't really tell a diffrence.

[JD]

I wonder what it would be like to use FL Studio or a standard program in 3D
Like, a generated 3D.

[WRB852]

Getting firmware upgrade which can cost money/ time/ energy/ possible loss of data

I agree this is dumb. The only reason that these companies are doing it is because they need to keep up with the PC, and can't afford to wait until they decide to dish out a new console. Blame the company, not the concept.

Purchasing a new 5,000-8,000 dollar 3D TV even though i just got a brand new LCD

It only costs around 600$ for an Nvidia Stereoscopic enabled montitor. Again, the new TVs are high in price because they're so new, and the console companies don't give 2 stuffs about how much your wallet hurts.

Purchasing the games themselves which are about 10-30 dollars more than a standard game

This sounds like a rumor. Source please?

I can't wear them over my regular glasses

I GUARANTEE there will be support for you in the near future that won't cost anything extra. It's not typical for companies to charge more to the physically handicapped.

They look ridiculous

Only because they're just coming out, and you aren't used to them. You're wearing them to enjoy a game more, not to win a fashion contest.

would be annoying to wear every time you want to play or even watch TV

Once again, you'd just get used to it with time. Turning on the TV is pretty annoying too, but you still do it.

They cost 100 dollars or more for each pair

That's also got to be a load of crap. I'm almost absolutely certain that the ones at the theaters would work equally well as the standard console/tv counterparts. If I'm wrong, please correct me.

Would damage eyes

Uhh, 3D doesn't damage your eyes. Your eyes getting sore is because you blink less since you pay more attention. If you actually did it regularly, you would get used to it and would blink at a normal rate again.

Limited support now but will soon be pretty much necessary for full experience

I don't really understand what you mean here.

[dkamm65]

Would damage eyes

We see in 3D normally, why would 3D TV damage your eyes?

If anything, staring at a 2D screen all day damages your eyes.

[WRB852]

We see in 3D normally, why would 3D TV damage your eyes?

If anything, staring at a 2D screen all day damages your eyes.

*cough*already said that*cough*

[dkamm65]

*cough*already said that*cough*

*cough*all you mentioned was blinking*cough*

[Madmitten]

i grew to hate 3d over the years

[WRB852]

*cough*all you mentioned was blinking*cough*

I said it doesn't damage your eyes! And that the only reason people think it does is because their eyes get sore.

But it's all good, we're still besties.