Graphics chip maker Nvidia (NVDA) unveiled its 3DTV Play software, which allows users to connect Nvidia 3D Vision-enabled notebooks and desktops to 3D HDTVs.
Nvidia 3D Vision technology is a combination of graphic chips, specialized 3D glasses, software, and certified displays and projectors that deliver an immersive 3D experience on PC or workstation.
The 3DTV Play software is now available with new DellXPS laptops and as free upgrade for existing 3D Vision customers.
3DTV Play software will be available for purchase by others at Nvidia.com next month as an upgrade for existing PCs that include an NVIDIA GeForce chip andMicrosoft Windows 7, the company said.
With Nvidia 3DTV Play software, any compatible GeForce graphics chip-powered system can be connected to a HDMI 1.4 3D HDTV.
The combination enables users to view 3D photos and videos, and play nearly 500 games in 3D environments, including StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, Mafia II, and Call of Duty: Black Ops.
When using compatible video playback software, 3DTV Play software users can watch Blu-ray 3D blockbusters on 3D HDTVs in full 1080p stereoscopic 3D, enjoying rich, HD digital surround sound through an HDMI connection to a compatible audio/video receiver.
Starting today, Nvidia 3DTV Play software is available to consumers as a free upgrade to Nvidia 3D Vision PCs.
Nvidia said its 3DTV play software is bundled on preconfigured PCs and notebooks, including select Dell XPS notebook models, and home theater PC models from ASRock and Zotac.
Nowadays, PC platform has been emerging as the leading provider for 3D content as 3D TVs are getting only lukewarm demand due to the necessity for glasses and the health warnings associated with 3D content viewing.
Also, there is lack of gaming consoles, TV channels and Blu-Ray movies in this format to enable consumers shift to 3D TVs.
Now, Nvidia is trying to exploit this opportunity with its 3DTV Play. For instance, a game developer needs to develop games only for 3D Vision and 3DTV Play takes care of the rest.
By IB Times Staff Reporter
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