I love the 3D revolution that is beginning, but so far all I can experience is parallel and cross-eyed free-viewing...which are great for still images or videos, but neither are supported with the nVidia Stereo 3D driver for gaming. With complete honesty, I *would* game cross-eyed if it meant being able to game in 3D. It might take some getting used to, but if that was the only available option, I would do it.
But I want to know 2 things at the moment:
1) What 3D solution would be "best" for me (a person that doesn't want to spend more than $40 at most)? :"> I know that there is a whole lot of controversy over what 3D solution is the "best," but I'm talking price range at the moment.
2) In the realm of shutterglasses, does anyone know a good, quality pair that I would be able to buy with a price requirement of $100 at the VERY highest--preferably less than $40? I've heard lots of mixed messages going around about shutterglasses--some say they're great, some say they're awful and "wear out" within a year. I'm not sure what to think now.
I love the 3D revolution that is beginning, but so far all I can experience is parallel and cross-eyed free-viewing...which are great for still images or videos, but neither are supported with the nVidia Stereo 3D driver for gaming. With complete honesty, I *would* game cross-eyed if it meant being able to game in 3D. It might take some getting used to, but if that was the only available option, I would do it.
But I want to know 2 things at the moment:
1) What 3D solution would be "best" for me (a person that doesn't want to spend more than $40 at most)? :"> I know that there is a whole lot of controversy over what 3D solution is the "best," but I'm talking price range at the moment.
2) In the realm of shutterglasses, does anyone know a good, quality pair that I would be able to buy with a price requirement of $100 at the VERY highest--preferably less than $40? I've heard lots of mixed messages going around about shutterglasses--some say they're great, some say they're awful and "wear out" within a year. I'm not sure what to think now.
I love it too and really hopes 3d finally will have it's breakthrough.
Here's some things to think about:
Using nvidiastereodrivers you're bound to have an nvidia graphic card.
If you're using vista you can only use their latest stereodrivers which is anaglyph (red/cyan glasses) or zalman monitor (over price range) only.
If you're running winxp you can use their older stereodrivers which supports a numerous of hardware configurations including anaglyph.
If you're having an lcd flatscreen then don't count on that they works with shutterglasses since the flatscreen is way to slow for a proper s-3d-experience. Using crt-monitors and some dlp-projectors with shutterglasses works fine. My only advice regarding shutterglasses is not to get wireless devices (batterychanges and poor reach of the ir-transmitter). Cheap ones? Try reading this post at the mtbs3d forums [url="http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1385"][b]Here[/b][/url]
Really cheap option? :Go for anaglyph for a while and try it out. Except for the nvidiadrivers there's also another company that makes drivers that inspite of their own monitor also works for anaglyph: IZ3D. These drivers works with almost every hardwareconfiguration and are also as it is now free. You can download them from mtbs3d or from iz3d themselves. For "cheap" anaglyph glasses you can check [url="http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1341"][b]This[/b][/url]
IZ3D is constantly updating their stereodriver and are adding more hardware configurations over time. There's some trouble fixing support for shutterglasses so for now shutters works with nvidia (and quite poor old e-dimensional stereodrivers).
If someone feels to add then of course feel free to.
I love it too and really hopes 3d finally will have it's breakthrough.
Here's some things to think about:
Using nvidiastereodrivers you're bound to have an nvidia graphic card.
If you're using vista you can only use their latest stereodrivers which is anaglyph (red/cyan glasses) or zalman monitor (over price range) only.
If you're running winxp you can use their older stereodrivers which supports a numerous of hardware configurations including anaglyph.
If you're having an lcd flatscreen then don't count on that they works with shutterglasses since the flatscreen is way to slow for a proper s-3d-experience. Using crt-monitors and some dlp-projectors with shutterglasses works fine. My only advice regarding shutterglasses is not to get wireless devices (batterychanges and poor reach of the ir-transmitter). Cheap ones? Try reading this post at the mtbs3d forums Here
Really cheap option? :Go for anaglyph for a while and try it out. Except for the nvidiadrivers there's also another company that makes drivers that inspite of their own monitor also works for anaglyph: IZ3D. These drivers works with almost every hardwareconfiguration and are also as it is now free. You can download them from mtbs3d or from iz3d themselves. For "cheap" anaglyph glasses you can check This
IZ3D is constantly updating their stereodriver and are adding more hardware configurations over time. There's some trouble fixing support for shutterglasses so for now shutters works with nvidia (and quite poor old e-dimensional stereodrivers).
If someone feels to add then of course feel free to.
For under $40 you are cutting your options pretty slim. You could use anaglyph for free (free drivers, free glasses), which doesn't get any cheaper. There are also a pair of shutter glasses you can get for $10 ( [url="http://www.xforce3d.com/"]http://www.xforce3d.com/[/url] ) combined with a CRT monitor you can probably get for $30 (or already have). There you go. For anything better you are looking at spending around $400 or more.
For under $40 you are cutting your options pretty slim. You could use anaglyph for free (free drivers, free glasses), which doesn't get any cheaper. There are also a pair of shutter glasses you can get for $10 ( http://www.xforce3d.com/ ) combined with a CRT monitor you can probably get for $30 (or already have). There you go. For anything better you are looking at spending around $400 or more.
$40 at most? Yes, go with the Xforce3d goggles. I think the wireless ones are not very comfortable so I suggest the wired ones. I would get two pairs so you can show a friend at the same time but then you need a Y-connector and extra wiring from Radioshack or somewhere and you'll be over $40. I guess just get one pair and see how you like it and how well it works for your system. If you don't like the wired goggles, you can get cheap standard lcd shutter glasses from ebay and buy an adaptor to connect them to the xforce3d dongle. On the other hand two wireless pairs wouldn't cost much and a friend could watch with no cabling adaptor problems. The wireless ones are not advertised on the website. Just buy wired ones and then reply to their first email saying you want wireless. It's pretty cool watching 3d videos with these things although there aren't many good 3d-DVDs available.
I hope you found this usefull and good luck.
$40 at most? Yes, go with the Xforce3d goggles. I think the wireless ones are not very comfortable so I suggest the wired ones. I would get two pairs so you can show a friend at the same time but then you need a Y-connector and extra wiring from Radioshack or somewhere and you'll be over $40. I guess just get one pair and see how you like it and how well it works for your system. If you don't like the wired goggles, you can get cheap standard lcd shutter glasses from ebay and buy an adaptor to connect them to the xforce3d dongle. On the other hand two wireless pairs wouldn't cost much and a friend could watch with no cabling adaptor problems. The wireless ones are not advertised on the website. Just buy wired ones and then reply to their first email saying you want wireless. It's pretty cool watching 3d videos with these things although there aren't many good 3d-DVDs available.
Sorry, I just noticed you want to use an LCD monitor.
It's a bad gamble then if you want to try lcd shutter glasses.
The way to go is with an XP system with a CRT and a
geforce 7800 card and games that run good with that setup and have a blast.
It looks like the golden age of S3D gaming is ending but there's some hope that a new age will dawn.
But I want to know 2 things at the moment:
1) What 3D solution would be "best" for me (a person that doesn't want to spend more than $40 at most)? :"> I know that there is a whole lot of controversy over what 3D solution is the "best," but I'm talking price range at the moment.
2) In the realm of shutterglasses, does anyone know a good, quality pair that I would be able to buy with a price requirement of $100 at the VERY highest--preferably less than $40? I've heard lots of mixed messages going around about shutterglasses--some say they're great, some say they're awful and "wear out" within a year. I'm not sure what to think now.
But I want to know 2 things at the moment:
1) What 3D solution would be "best" for me (a person that doesn't want to spend more than $40 at most)? :"> I know that there is a whole lot of controversy over what 3D solution is the "best," but I'm talking price range at the moment.
2) In the realm of shutterglasses, does anyone know a good, quality pair that I would be able to buy with a price requirement of $100 at the VERY highest--preferably less than $40? I've heard lots of mixed messages going around about shutterglasses--some say they're great, some say they're awful and "wear out" within a year. I'm not sure what to think now.
Here's some things to think about:
Using nvidiastereodrivers you're bound to have an nvidia graphic card.
If you're using vista you can only use their latest stereodrivers which is anaglyph (red/cyan glasses) or zalman monitor (over price range) only.
If you're running winxp you can use their older stereodrivers which supports a numerous of hardware configurations including anaglyph.
If you're having an lcd flatscreen then don't count on that they works with shutterglasses since the flatscreen is way to slow for a proper s-3d-experience. Using crt-monitors and some dlp-projectors with shutterglasses works fine. My only advice regarding shutterglasses is not to get wireless devices (batterychanges and poor reach of the ir-transmitter). Cheap ones? Try reading this post at the mtbs3d forums [url="http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1385"][b]Here[/b][/url]
Really cheap option? :Go for anaglyph for a while and try it out. Except for the nvidiadrivers there's also another company that makes drivers that inspite of their own monitor also works for anaglyph: IZ3D. These drivers works with almost every hardwareconfiguration and are also as it is now free. You can download them from mtbs3d or from iz3d themselves. For "cheap" anaglyph glasses you can check [url="http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1341"][b]This[/b][/url]
IZ3D is constantly updating their stereodriver and are adding more hardware configurations over time. There's some trouble fixing support for shutterglasses so for now shutters works with nvidia (and quite poor old e-dimensional stereodrivers).
If someone feels to add then of course feel free to.
Welcome to another dimension!
cheers
Here's some things to think about:
Using nvidiastereodrivers you're bound to have an nvidia graphic card.
If you're using vista you can only use their latest stereodrivers which is anaglyph (red/cyan glasses) or zalman monitor (over price range) only.
If you're running winxp you can use their older stereodrivers which supports a numerous of hardware configurations including anaglyph.
If you're having an lcd flatscreen then don't count on that they works with shutterglasses since the flatscreen is way to slow for a proper s-3d-experience. Using crt-monitors and some dlp-projectors with shutterglasses works fine. My only advice regarding shutterglasses is not to get wireless devices (batterychanges and poor reach of the ir-transmitter). Cheap ones? Try reading this post at the mtbs3d forums Here
Really cheap option? :Go for anaglyph for a while and try it out. Except for the nvidiadrivers there's also another company that makes drivers that inspite of their own monitor also works for anaglyph: IZ3D. These drivers works with almost every hardwareconfiguration and are also as it is now free. You can download them from mtbs3d or from iz3d themselves. For "cheap" anaglyph glasses you can check This
IZ3D is constantly updating their stereodriver and are adding more hardware configurations over time. There's some trouble fixing support for shutterglasses so for now shutters works with nvidia (and quite poor old e-dimensional stereodrivers).
If someone feels to add then of course feel free to.
Welcome to another dimension!
cheers
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If I find my old pair of anaglyph glasses, I'll maybe try and use those. I don't really like anaglyph, though. :P
If I find my old pair of anaglyph glasses, I'll maybe try and use those. I don't really like anaglyph, though. :P
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I hope you found this usefull and good luck.
I hope you found this usefull and good luck.
It's a bad gamble then if you want to try lcd shutter glasses.
The way to go is with an XP system with a CRT and a
geforce 7800 card and games that run good with that setup and have a blast.
It looks like the golden age of S3D gaming is ending but there's some hope that a new age will dawn.
It's a bad gamble then if you want to try lcd shutter glasses.
The way to go is with an XP system with a CRT and a
geforce 7800 card and games that run good with that setup and have a blast.
It looks like the golden age of S3D gaming is ending but there's some hope that a new age will dawn.