Which software for 3d gaming on my 3d Sony Bravia TV?
Hello, First off sorry if the answer to this question has been posted somewhere before (I'm sure it probably has) but I'm having trouble finding an answer to my specific situation. I own a 3d sony bravia tv, KDL-55hx800, and I'm wondering specifically if there is any software that will allow me to play 3d pc games apart from purchasing a 3d vision 2 kit. The tv is active display and I've got both shutter lenses and the IR transmitter. I'm currently running an nvidia card in my PC so I need to know which 3d software (IZ3D, TriDef, ect..) would be compatible with my active 3d tv and nvidia card. Thanks in advance for your time and any answers/advice you're able to provide. Badfish
Hello,
First off sorry if the answer to this question has been posted somewhere before (I'm sure it probably has) but I'm having trouble finding an answer to my specific situation.

I own a 3d sony bravia tv, KDL-55hx800, and I'm wondering specifically if there is any software that will allow me to play 3d pc games apart from purchasing a 3d vision 2 kit. The tv is active display and I've got both shutter lenses and the IR transmitter. I'm currently running an nvidia card in my PC so I need to know which 3d software (IZ3D, TriDef, ect..) would be compatible with my active 3d tv and nvidia card. Thanks in advance for your time and any answers/advice you're able to provide.

Badfish

#1
Posted 08/30/2013 03:14 AM   
I'm in the same situation (still waiting for my Samsung 3DTV) but I don't know much about all this, I'm sure someone more knowledgeable people will chip in... For Nvidia cards, you use 3D Vision with monitors, not 3DTV's. With TV's Nvidia do '3DTV play' ([url]http://www.nvidia.com/object/3dtv-play-overview.html[/url]). It costs $40 and you don't need the 3D vision kit/the USB emitter* (*unless you already bought the 3D vision kit). Or you can use Tridef instead. Although it's not 'officially' supported on Nvidia cards. iZ3D has been discontinued, so Don't get that. Some games work better on Tridef and vice versa. (I think?) I'm a complete noob at this so take what I say with a grain of salt! :P
I'm in the same situation (still waiting for my Samsung 3DTV) but I don't know much about all this, I'm sure someone more knowledgeable people will chip in...

For Nvidia cards, you use 3D Vision with monitors, not 3DTV's.

With TV's Nvidia do '3DTV play' (http://www.nvidia.com/object/3dtv-play-overview.html). It costs $40 and you don't need the 3D vision kit/the USB emitter* (*unless you already bought the 3D vision kit).

Or you can use Tridef instead. Although it's not 'officially' supported on Nvidia cards. iZ3D has been discontinued, so Don't get that.

Some games work better on Tridef and vice versa. (I think?)

I'm a complete noob at this so take what I say with a grain of salt! :P

#2
Posted 08/30/2013 10:59 PM   
If your TV accepts a HDMI 1.4 signal (generally ether 1280x720 TB/SBS or 1920x1080 TB/SBS) it more than likely will work with (or without) some 'fiddling' with Nvidia's 3DPlay software. A demo of the software is available for free, the license costs $40. You'll use the 3D glasses that come with your TV. Simply use a HDMI out from your Nvidia card to your TV and then start the "enable/test stereoscopic 3D" feature in the NCP. If the test/setup completes without any errors then your done. If it appears to work but you get a strange and somewhat cryptic popup error message at the end you'll need to install an EDID override file or create your own so that 3DVision properly "thinks" that you have a 3D display device attached. Many of use that use 3DPlay use 720P TB/SBS it works out to 120hz (60 per eye). Some of the Samsung users (and DLP TV users) use 1080P "Checkerboard" which scales better on a true 1080P display, few use the 1080P TB/SBS as its only 48Hz (24 per eye).
If your TV accepts a HDMI 1.4 signal (generally ether 1280x720 TB/SBS or 1920x1080 TB/SBS) it more than likely will work with (or without) some 'fiddling' with Nvidia's 3DPlay software. A demo of the software is available for free, the license costs $40.

You'll use the 3D glasses that come with your TV. Simply use a HDMI out from your Nvidia card to your TV and then start the "enable/test stereoscopic 3D" feature in the NCP.

If the test/setup completes without any errors then your done. If it appears to work but you get a strange and somewhat cryptic popup error message at the end you'll need to install an EDID override file or create your own so that 3DVision properly "thinks" that you have a 3D display device attached.

Many of use that use 3DPlay use 720P TB/SBS it works out to 120hz (60 per eye). Some of the Samsung users (and DLP TV users) use 1080P "Checkerboard" which scales better on a true 1080P display, few use the 1080P TB/SBS as its only 48Hz (24 per eye).

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#3
Posted 08/31/2013 12:00 AM   
Yep, you just need 3DTV Play for Nvidia's 720p + 60hz option. Tridef is nice too because it will allow 960x1080 via "side-by-side mode", a little bit finer picture than 720p. Both are lower resolutions scaled up to 1920x1080 and its not always pretty but its a great start. Its where i started, on a 46NX710 and im so glad i did otherwise i might not have found out how easy 3D is to use and how amazing it makes games look. Now i use a Samsung 46ES7500 using checkerboard with 3DTV Play and find it a pretty big upgrade from 720 or sbs, because of the unscaled checkerboard and also because of Samsung's super fine (or wide?) pixel structure minimizing the hell out of the "screen door effect". Mbloof is right, there is a trial you can try right now, just keep in mind that adjusting the depth and convergence is critical. Convergence hotkey must be unlocked (ask Nvidia why...) in the 3d options.
Yep, you just need 3DTV Play for Nvidia's 720p + 60hz option. Tridef is nice too because it will allow 960x1080 via "side-by-side mode", a little bit finer picture than 720p. Both are lower resolutions scaled up to 1920x1080 and its not always pretty but its a great start. Its where i started, on a 46NX710 and im so glad i did otherwise i might not have found out how easy 3D is to use and how amazing it makes games look. Now i use a Samsung 46ES7500 using checkerboard with 3DTV Play and find it a pretty big upgrade from 720 or sbs, because of the unscaled checkerboard and also because of Samsung's super fine (or wide?) pixel structure minimizing the hell out of the "screen door effect".

Mbloof is right, there is a trial you can try right now, just keep in mind that adjusting the depth and convergence is critical. Convergence hotkey must be unlocked (ask Nvidia why...) in the 3d options.

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#4
Posted 08/31/2013 12:42 AM   
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