NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision introduced at CES

Posted on Thursday, January 08 2009 @ 15:20 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
NVIDIA has officially rolled out its 3D Vision for GeForce technology at CES 2009. The glasses will soon be available for $199, more details can be found at NVIDIA.
Forming the foundation for a new consumer 3D stereo ecosystem for gaming and home entertainment PCs, 3D Vision is a combination of high-tech wireless glasses, a high-power IR emitter and advanced software that automatically transforms hundreds of PC games into full stereoscopic 3D experiences. Designed to work with the new pure Samsung(R) and ViewSonic(R) 120 Hz LCD monitors, Mitsubishi(R) DLP(R) HDTVs, and the DepthQ HD 3D Projector by Lightspeed Design, Inc, 3D Vision unlocks crystal-clear, flicker-free 3D stereo imagery perfect for driving new experiences in 3D gaming, 3D movies, and 3D photography.

"Along with gaming innovations in Microsoft Windows and DirectX, NVIDIA 3D Vision proves there's never been a better time to be a PC gamer," said Corey Rosemond, group marketing manager, Windows Gaming. "By including support for previously released and upcoming Games for Windows and Games for Windows -- LIVE titles, PC gamers can expect a new level of immersion in full stereoscopic 3D, and enjoy broad support for the hottest games."

Powered by NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, the number one choice of gamers worldwide, 3D Vision is the world's highest quality stereoscopic 3D consumer solution, consisting of:

  • High-Tech, Wireless Active Shutter Glasses

  • Designed with top-of-the-line optics to deliver 2X the resolution per eye and ultra-wide viewing angles versus passive glasses. Comfortable to wear and modeled after modern sunglasses, offering a stylish and lightweight alternative to traditional 3D glasses. Fully untethered solution, offering free range of motion and up to 20 feet of wireless 3D viewing.

  • USB-based, High Power IR Emitter

  • Transmits data directly to active shutter glasses within a 20 foot radius and contains an easy to use real-time 3D adjustment dial.

  • Maximum Display Flexibility

  • Designed for pure ViewSonic and Samsung 120 Hz LCD monitors, Mitsubishi DLP 1080p HDTVs, and DepthQ HD 3D projectors, unlocking crystal- clear, flicker-free stereoscopic 3D gaming for multiple viewing solutions.

  • Out of the Box Game Compatibility

  • Advanced NVIDIA software automatically converts over 300 games to work in 3D stereo out of the box, without the need for special game patches. In addition, NVIDIA's "The Way It's Meant to Be Played" program ensures that future games will support 3D Vision. 3D Vision is also the only stereoscopic 3D gaming solution to fully support NVIDIA SLI(R), NVIDIA PhysX(TM), and Microsoft(R) DirectX(R) 10 technologies.

  • Extended Usability On a Single Charge

  • A single charge using a standard USB cable enables over 40 hours of continuous 3D stereoscopic gaming. Intelligent circuit design built into the glasses automatically shuts the glasses off after 10 minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life.

  • Support for 3D Stereo Photography and Movies

  • Includes a free 3D Vision viewer which allows consumers to take in-game screenshots and view them in 3D stereo, or import and view stereoscopic pictures and movies from a variety of different capture sources and online web photo galleries.


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    Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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