The Playstation TV is coming on the 13th next month to America as confirmed by Sony at this time. The Playstation branded 3D TV has been cited by many as one of the most budget friendly way to get into three dimensional gaming and media viewing at the same time. Another principle attraction of the 24″ 3D TV is a feature termed as “SimulView” that allows two players to see two separate full screen 3D images of the game that they are playing simultaneously with the help of 3D glasses. The second glass will however be not included in the package and you will need to buy it separately. In spite of that, the $500 package is quite a lucrative deal. Apart from the Playstation TV itself, there is an HDMI cable, a single pair of compatible 3D glasses as well as the game Motorstorm Apocalypse 3D included in the package.
Although the 24-inch flat screen does not have a built-in TV tuner, it really is not a big deal actually as who watches television with the help of an antenna now anyways? It is expected that even when the TV is not used for gaming, it will provide a rich viewing experience, especially when viewing three dimensional content. If you are really looking forward to the “SimulView” feature, but would prefer a larger display and of course if you have the cash to afford it, then check out the LG LW980T with “Dual Play”.
Since the 3D Playstation TV was first displayed at the E3 this year, gaming enthusiasts have shown significant interest for the item, but only now is it finally possible to pre-order one. At a time when 3D television sets are not doing as well as most thought they would at this point of time, the Sony Playstation 3D TV could be a good turnaround. The pricing of the Sony Playstation TV is a huge plus and could turn out to be one of the main reasons behind its success if it matches the hype in terms of sales. At only $499, it is a lot less than what most 3D television sets are charging at the moment, even though most of them (excepting the LG LW980T) do not have the Simulview feature which is the focus point of this particular gaming 3D TV. It allows two players sitting side-by-side to look at two full screen three dimensional images of the game simultaneously as they compete in multiplayer games.
Inclusion of a HDMI cable, two 3D glasses as well as a copy of “Motorstorm Apocalypse” within this price range just creates an irresistible deal for gamers in the US. What adds more to this list of incredible goodies is a copy of the game, “Resistance 3″ on pre-ordering. Therefore you would actually get $200 worth of merchandise free if you just paid for the 3D TV. Perhaps the only thing which might make someone hesitate about buying the Sony Playstation 3D TV is the fact that it only has a 24 inch display, which is frankly, quite small for a 3D HDTV by today’s standards. It should not really be a spoiler though as what you would be getting at the price of $499 is well worth it. If however, the size bothers you too much and you are willing to shell out a few thousand dollars, then take a look at the LG LW980T (available in Europe at the moment) before making your decision.
The Playstation 3D TV from Sony has its first rival now, and it is called the LG LW980T. There are going to be two sizes (47″ and 55″) available for the consumers to choose from when the LW980T is released into the market later this month. What this model is equipped with in order to give the Playstation TV a shudder is the same technology which allows two players sitting in front of the same television set to view two completely independent three dimensional images of the game that they are playing. In addition to the Dual Play feature it is also a lot bigger and more equipped than Sony’s hallmark gaming TV. Highlights among these features are the enhanced Smart TV apps and the Nano Full LED technology working behind the giant screens.
However, you will have to be ready to accept the fact that it also will cost you a lot more than its smaller competitor as the 47″ model is priced at around £1799 while the 55″ model will set you back by £2499. You will also have to buy the Dual Play 3D Glasses separately as they are not included in the package at the moment (you will get seven pairs of Cinema 3D glasses though). If the total cost is making you think, then you should also consider the fact that the game demo, with the help of which LG displayed the LW980T’s Dual Play capabilities was being played on an Xbox 360, which means that you would always be able to enjoy the feature, whether you own an Xbox 360 or a PS3.
