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3D gaming
3Dgaming
3D games have come a long way since the release of Tomytronic hand-helds and certainly over the last few years there has been a noticeable advance in the development of 3D gaming.
Currently 3Dgaming is not mainstream however software developers are capitalising on all the hype around 3D are a working on launching new and improved games and technology.
Before you decide to get involved with 3Dgames it is worth taking a step back and preparing yourselves for what is required to make the most of 3D gaming …
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Playing 3D PC games
1/ You’ll need a pair of 3Dgaming glasses.
2/ You’ll need a 3D ready monitor (or 3D projector)
3/ You’ll need a suitable graphics card such as a GEFORCE
4/ You’ll need a PC with a minimum Vista or Windows 7.
5/ Choose your games
Playing console 3D games
1/ You will need a pair of 3D gaming glasses.
2/ Get yourself prepared for console 3Dgaming by buying a 3D ready TV.
3/ Choose either a PS3 or XBOX 360.
4/ Choose your games.
Buy 3Dgames
The Totally3D team have reviewed top stockists including Play.com, Gameseek, Amazon, Dell etc. to bring you all the latest deals and offers on 3D games.
We’ve split up 3Dgaming into the following various categories.
3D PC games |
Once you have NVIDIA GeForce software installed on your PC you can play most games in 3D. The quality however depends on the age/complexity of the game.
The following popular PC game titles have all been reviewed from the Nvidia website in terms of 3D compatibility.
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3D console games |
Currently developers are working flat out to get ready for a influx of 3D games for the likes of the PS3 and XBOX. Sign up to our newsletter and recieve up to date news on releases. |
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3D gaming glasses |
You’ll need to buy one of the following pairs of 3D glasses to experience the world of 3D gaming. |
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E-D Wired
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NVIDIA GeForce
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3D monitors |
In order for you to enjoy your gaming experience you’ll need a 3D ready monitor. Thankfully they are now a lot more affordable. Check out the following selection of 3D monitors. |
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SAMSUNG – SyncMaster 2233RZ
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VIEWSONIC -VX2268WM
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22″ wide TFT Screen (3ms) – 3D Vision Ready
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22″ wide TFT Screen (2ms) – 3D Vision Ready.
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3D graphiccards |
To immerse yourself in the 3D world you’ll need a suitable graphics card. There are many on the market however GEFORCE 3D graphic cards offer a truly unforgetable 3D experience. gaming experience. Check out the following selection. |
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GEFORCE GTX
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ASUS GEFORCE
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Triple Fan XT OC Edition graphics card.
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Boost the frame rate for all your favourite programs.
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Ideal for gamers as it will fully immerse you in a world filled with 3D graphics.
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Unrivalled performances for all the latest HD video games.
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Retro 3D games |
Twenty years ago the Tomytronic 3D handheld games were all the rage … and they’ve still kept their appeal. Check out the retro range found on ebay for a little nostalgia. our favourite retro3D game has to be Shark Attack. |
Set up for 3DPC games
Firstly we recommend buying the GeForce 3D Vision, an NVIDIA application. You’ll need Windows and an NVIDIA graphical processing unit. The supported operating systems are Windows XP (limited to 32bit) and Windows Vista (supported by both the 32bit and the 64bit version).
Next you will need the latest GeForce drivers and then you will need to install GeForce 3D Vision and apply the registry patch. Once complete you have to change the anaglyph filter type (and apply another registry patch). You will need to activate the stereoscopic vision. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel, and activate it in the stereo tab. To achieve the greatest 3D effect we recommending playing in a darkened room. Finally sit back and enjoy the breathtaking 3Dgraphics.
We recommend you visit nZone for optimising PC games into 3D.
