CES 2009 saw a number of cellphones and TVs being announced today. However, gaming fans were slightly disappointed because of the lack of products dedicated to their needs. The answer came from NVIDIA, which unveiled 3D glasses.

The game that was on display was Left 4 Dead. NVIDIA’s gear combines innovative LCD monitor and graphics card and a pair of active glasses that cost $199. Most gamers may not be able to afford this package but it is nonetheless exciting and worth considering if you have some money stashed up.

It would be interesting to see which other products would be unveiled along with the package as the demand for gaming accessories is high. For now, we can choose to avoid the annoying shimmering effect on the glasses and concentrate on the awesome 3D effect delivered by the glasses.

Via: Arstechnica

Vuzix as we all know have launched great products in the past and this time around they plan to launch special sunglasses that also double up as gaming glasses. Their new Wrap 920AV video glasses come with virtual reality capabilities and augmented reality as well. This also means that we can wear stylish sunglasses and get back to 3D gaming the next moment.

However, there is no information yet about the specs and what technology the company has used. It is also not known when the glasses would be launched and how much they may cost. Lately we have seen a number of products that enhance the experience of playing games but these glasses will surely take the experience of playing games to the next level.

After all, visual experience is far richer than other sensory motor experiences and playing games is all about sensory experiences. Hope the Wrao 920AV comes with other cool features such as anti glare and UV protection which are normal features associated with sunglasses. This news will definitely excite all gaming fans to the extent of screaming.

Update: This product will be showcased at the CES 2009 at Las Vegas, Nevada.

Via: Gizmodo

The next time you invite those snobbish friends of yours to the gaming party you have been dying to host, just get the limited edition monitors from iZ3D. The cool monitors come with detailed artwork and custom paint job, which would make any Nintendo DS or Xbox 360 owner cringe in shame and envy. There are going to be 5 cool and gorgeous designs and each would be unique and can’t be replicated.

The monitors come with 3D screens, which means the party would consist of beer sloshed 3D glasses-wearing guests. If you can handle that, and the $740 price for owning them, this could perhaps be the best idea. Even if you are a solitary gamer looking at impressing yourself and don’t enjoy parties, you could buy the Limited Edition iZ3D monitors and please yourself to your heart’s content.

My only question is, would the 3D quality be good enough and worth the money that one pays? Perhaps we shall have to wait and watch for more reviews and opinions across the blogosphere. If you can’t wait, you can always call up the company and buy yourself one.

Via: Geek