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Study: 51% of Gamers 'Against 3D Consoles'

[GamePro]

…  1,001 self-professed gamers took part in the site’s survey, to which 51% responded that they would not welcome the introduction of 3D technology to future console releases. 47% said they would welcome the tech, while 2% remained unsure.

Of those who stated they would not be in favor of the new tech, 44% dismissed it as “unnecessary,” while 28% said they had played a 3DS and were “unimpressed.” 22% of these respondents felt that 3D tech would actively “impair the gaming experience.”

73% of all respondents claimed they were not in favor of 3DTVs. “Impracticality” was given as the main reason for this. 65% of respondents indicated that they would be interested in purchasing a next-generation Xbox, regardless of whether or not it was 3D compatible. Of this 65%, a little over half currently owned a 360, while 37% currently owned a PS3.  …

Read the full story here: http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/223469/study-51-of-gamers-against-3d-consoles/

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