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Sony retail 3D head-mounted display in November, 720p per eye
Posted: 31.08.2011 12:49 by Simon Priest Comments: 5
Sony Japan will be launching their line of 3D head-mounted display units this November in their native land, which is set to retail for around 60,000 yen.

The visor features two 720p OLED screens at 0.7-inches, which are directly in front of the user's eyes. It's the equivalent of a 750-inch screen just 20m away.


The visor unit also fully supports 5.1 surround sound to accompany the 3D display. Naturally this removes the need for a 3D TV and a set of glasses as they're both rolled into one. Can such a retro looking answer to the 3D question become mainstream?

720p is a resolution of 1280x720. The Head Mounted Display (HMD) comes with a processor unit that's complete with HDMI input and output so you can plug it into a TV if you wish. It's expected to be priced around 60,000 yen which is about $780 or £480.

Does this method of 3D experience appeal to you, videogamer?

Source: Engadget

Comments

By nocutius (SI Elite) on Aug 31, 2011
nocutius
Well if you live alone maybe :).
This costs as much as a TV itself, too expensive.
By tion (SI Newbie) on Aug 31, 2011
tion
That doesn't seem very good for your eyes.
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Aug 31, 2011
herodotus
I can see this being a a joke-piece in a IT museum inb the not too distant future.
"Daddy, did people really wear those things?".
"Yes son, they were called nOObs in those days.".
Mooohahaha,...........
By neilmike (SI Core) on Aug 31, 2011
neilmike
its really for people with short-sighted...lol
By K3Spice (SI Core) on Sep 01, 2011
K3Spice
This would actually be great in arma if it tracks head movements. Consider me a potential buyer :)