3D TV

Everything you need to know watch 3D TV. How does it work? Is your existing TV 3D compatible? Which are the best 3D televisions, what do they cost? What is the difference between the two types of 3D glasses, which is better, do you need to use glasses to watch 3D? Do you need to upgrade your Blu-Ray player to watch 3D TV? Which video game consoles support 3D? All those questions and more are addressed in the articles below.

How Does 3D TV Work?
Although you may not want to know the technical details, a basic understanding of how 3D TV works will be useful when determining what equipment is necessary. Some people will likely be frustrated to learn they may need a new Blu-Ray player while others will be very happy to learn that a simple upgrade to the Sony Playstation 3 makes it capable of playing 3D movies and games. We also explain why 3D glasses are necessary now but may not be needed in the future. See how does 3D TV work for all the 3D TV details.

Is My TV 3D Compatible?
Is my TV 3D compatible? This is normally the first question asked when considering the move to 3D television. Unless you purchased your TV very recently, the answer is likely no but it certainly does not hurt to check. Also keep in mind there is a difference between 3D ready TVs and 3D TVs. See is my TV 3D compatible for details on these differences and to determine if your existing HD TV meets any of the 3D requirements.

3D TVs
Assuming your existing HDTV does not support 3D viewing, which TVs are 3D ready and which ones are actually 3D TVs? What is the difference and how much do they cost. Compare prices on 3D TVs and learn about all the popular brands at 3D TVs.

3D TV Glasses
Learn about the different types of 3D TV glasses. Which type is better and which one will you need to watch 3D TV in your home. Right now glasses are required, but the day will come when you can watch 3D TV without glasses.

3D Video Games
Although there are a few 3D video games already in existence, the video game market is about ready to explode with 3D games. Led by Sony with a Playstation 3 upgrade almost all games will be available in 3D if you have a 3D TV. Microsoft xBox 3D is also preparing to provide 3D support, but trailing Sony so expect xBox support 6-12 months after the Sony release.

3D HD TV
What other equipment is required to watch 3D HD TV? Learn about Blu-Ray players, video game consoles and TV converter boxes that support 3D. In many cases you can get an upgrade for your existing equipment but in some cases you will need to replace it with 3D ready devices. See 3D HD TV for the 3D TV equipment answers.

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