Sony shows PlayStation 3D (CVG 9/1/09)

by **VampiricPadraig** Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:15 am

Sony has showed off impressive 3D technology that allows the on-screen action to appear as though it's standing off the screen, in similar ways to 3D presentations at IMAX cinemas.

Special versions of Gran Turismo 5: Prologue (said to be playable) and WipEout HD were used to wow crowds at the currently-running CES show in Vegas.

"Don't get caught up with specs," said a rather bullish Sony rep when asked about the tech behind the impressive display. "We're not going to talk about specifications. This is just a look at what 3D could look like if Sony decided to move in this direction," they added.

To the naked eye the image appears to be a doubled-up mess (pictured, courtesy of Ars Technica). Slap on a pair of normal-sized glasses with clear, slightly tinted lenses and the 3D effect comes into play.

It'd be nice though, Sony, if you could at least tell us if this is possible on a normal HDTV and if the PS3 has the processing grunt required.

If not, roll on PS4 or 5 because we can't bloody wait for this.