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PS3s getting 3D Blu-ray playback Sept. 21

By Staff

Sony reveals next firmware update will add 3D Blu-ray playback to the console's list of functionalities; current catalog includes Monster House, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

TOKYO--Today, Sony continued its 3D initiative by announcing that the next PlayStation 3 firmware update would add 3D Blu-ray movie playback capabilities to the platform. Currently, it is the only console to offer standard Blu-ray playback and/or 3D gaming.

The 3D-enabling update, v3.50, will be pushed to consoles via the PlayStation Network on September 21, 2010--next Tuesday. However, only a few Blu-ray titles currently have 3D versions, including Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and the just-released Monster House. A 3D-compatible television is also required to view the games in 3D, with Sony's electronics business offer offering several models in its Bravia line of high-definition televisions.

PS3s will be able to act as 3D Blu-ray players next week.

PS3s will be able to act as 3D Blu-ray players next week.

Sony's interest in stereoscopic 3D gaming on the PlayStation 3 was first rumored late in 2007 and began to be implemented in June. That's when such games as Wipeout HD, Super Stardust HD, PAIN, and a demo of MotorStorm: Pacific Rift were the first to add 3D graphics.

As for the future, Sony announced that at least one of the upcoming PlayStation Move games--The Fight: Lights Out--will feature optional 3D graphics. Several upcoming games, such as the just-announced HD Team Ico Collection and Killzone 3, will also have full 3D visual support.

51 Comments

  • Naicco

    Posted Jul 17, 2011 3:03 am GMT

    double duh

  • quiksurfer

    Posted Sep 20, 2010 10:00 pm GMT

    duhh

  • inferno394

    Posted Sep 18, 2010 8:26 pm GMT

    PASS

  • nicebai1224

    Posted Sep 18, 2010 4:31 am GMT

    kool

  • Kfoss

    Posted Sep 18, 2010 12:02 am GMT

    as awesome as this is, im not going to go out and pay 1G to just replace the 1G cost of a tv i have, just for 3d -its not gonna happen sony -im sorry your going to have to wait for the TV i currently own to die-- should of made 3d so instead of replacing the whole television, i should of had to just go out and buy some stupid converter box- would of not been that hard--its just a wee bit more forethought especially since the R&D people have know about this for the last 5 years at a minimum....

  • FallenOneX

    Posted Sep 17, 2010 5:57 pm GMT

    @ Gtoniser
    "If they make loss on their TV they will never earn something back from that,"
    Except for their 3D movies. Sony is already trying to get more money from theaters. In TX, some theater chains now have signs up saying that they are no loner accepting free passes for ALL Sony movies. But back to the TV situation... If you buy a 3D TV, you are going to have to have a Blu Ray player. Sony, along with a few other, has a stake in that. What's the best selling BR player on the market....the PS3 They are going to get their money back. "the chance that you buy more games because you have a 3D TV is just 0."
    That's why i said offer a deal to PS3 owners. Those consumers will buy the games and the movies. Just give them a 3D game when they purchase.... wait, they've done that already in Europe. Maybe I should have been more clear and said they should of a deal for PS3 owners in the U.S.

  • rarson

    Posted Sep 17, 2010 2:51 pm GMT

    All of Mitsubishi's DLP TVs are 3D ready, all you need is the 3D kit to go with it. A 60" is under a thousand bucks.

    I have no idea why people even bother buying LCD and plasma sets when a DLP is so much cheaper.

  • holenjd

    Posted Sep 17, 2010 1:57 pm GMT

    @tboogy It is all ready out and Fry's Electronics has it on sale this week.

  • TBoogy

    Posted Sep 17, 2010 1:02 pm GMT

    For anyone curious, Samsung is coming out with a 50 inch (I think it was) "3d Ready" tv for only $1000 soon. You just have to buy the glasses when you are ready to make the jump. So for roughly $1,300 you are set. Not bad. But I admit, the problem is no one wants to wear the glasses. I may buy that TV just to have the option though.

  • kavadias1981

    Posted Sep 17, 2010 10:00 am GMT

    ok, I have to ask. Is anyone utilising the 3D capabilities of the PS3 right now? Thumbs down if you are, thumbs up if you are not. I'm just very curious because Sony are doing so much to promote 3D but what I want to know is if anyone is actually using it.

  • Chief_Kuuni

    Posted Sep 17, 2010 9:56 am GMT

    wish I had a 3D tv, or can even afford one I would love to play games in 3D for sure

  • herena13

    Posted Sep 17, 2010 9:22 am GMT

    Can anyone actually see 3D TVs being taken up by the masses? They are way too expensive for most people and no one wants to have to wear special glasses just to watch TV or play games. There is also a good proportion of the population that can't see 3D or feel ill when doing so. I enjoy watching 3D films in the cinema but think that's where it belongs for now. Perhaps in a few years when its less expensive it may be viable at home for playing games.

  • RunRickyRun

    Posted Sep 17, 2010 8:48 am GMT

    Anybody won't to loan me 2 grand for a 3dHDtv and 300 for a pair of glasses. Didn't think so. Still nice to see Sony is doing this in a free firmware update and it won't require a new PS3. Considering I my household already has 4 HDtvs the 3D tvs either came to late or too early for me as I can't justify replacing any of my TVs for a few years. Probably for the best though as it will be a couple of years before we find out if 3d is just a fad or if it will be around for the long haul because I still have some serious doubts.

  • moh_sakhaii

    Posted Sep 17, 2010 8:18 am GMT

    Thanks, I don't want to replace my laser once in a while for this. PS3's laser has a short lifespan as it is. 3D only brought headache for me, it's just a gimmicky.

  • Gtoniser

    Posted Sep 17, 2010 7:28 am GMT

    @FallenOneX

    Loss on playstations fits in the business model, because they expect you to buy games, which make them earn money.
    If they make loss on their TV they will never earn something back from that, because the chance that you buy more games because you have a 3D TV is just 0.
    3D TV's are new. New = expensive. Either wait till they become cheap or just stick to 2D gaming. 3D hasn't got much advantage anyhow.

  • FallenOneX

    Posted Sep 17, 2010 12:33 am GMT

    I wish $ony would actually read some of these posts and realize that many people would enjoy it more if the TV's weren't so damned expensive. They're used to taking a loss on consoles, why not offer a deal to PS3 owners for a few hundred dollars off?

  • leeko_link

    Posted Sep 17, 2010 12:07 am GMT

    It's good that the 3D capability is release, it's too bad you had to buy an expensive 3DTV and a Kinect priced 3D glasses in able to experience it.

  • Sindri0x

    Posted Sep 16, 2010 11:28 pm GMT

    Great news, thanks Sony.

  • JESSEAARON100

    Posted Sep 16, 2010 10:36 pm GMT

    WOW Thanks Sony!