Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[The Distro Interview: MSI Senior Vice President and co-founder, Jeans Huang]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/the-distro-interview-msi-senior-vice-president-and-co-founder/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/the-distro-interview-msi-senior-vice-president-and-co-founder/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/the-distro-interview-msi-senior-vice-president-and-co-founder/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Image

The MSI brand should be no stranger to connoisseurs of desktop motherboards, graphics cards and gaming laptops, but did you know that this Taiwanese company started off as a computer terminal maker 26 years ago? To find out more, we sat down with the very likable Senior Vice President (R&D Division) Jeans Huang. Read on to hear the co-founder's interesting story on how MSI was formed by five ex-Sony engineers, his frank reason behind MSI's reluctance to enter the smartphone market, and his thoughts on 3D display on the PC.

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]]> 3d3d gaming3dGamingaioco-foundercofoundercompanydesktopdistrofeaturedfeaturesgraphics cardGraphicsCardinterviewjeans huangJeansHuanglaptopmotherboardMS-2832msiPenNote 3200Pennote3200RDsenior vice presidentSeniorVicePresidentsvptablettaiwanvacuumvacuum robotVacuumRobotwindpadWindPad 110wWindpad110w Wed, 02 May 2012 13:14:00 -0400 21|20218211 <![CDATA[Toshiba intros Qosmio X875 gaming laptop with Ivy Bridge, fairly tame digs]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/toshiba-qosmio-x875-gaming-laptop/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/toshiba-qosmio-x875-gaming-laptop/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/toshiba-qosmio-x875-gaming-laptop/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Image
In case it wasn't clear, Toshiba's overhauling its entire consumer lineup for the back-to-school season, and that includes its lone gaming rig. The 17.3-inch Qosmio X875 replaces last year's X775, ushering in Ivy Bridge and that same reined-in design we we've seen in recent photos. Though Toshiba's remaining fairly mum on specs (we bet this has something to do with not wanting to steal Intel's thunder), we can confirm it packs "third-generation" Intel Core processors, NVIDIA GTX 670M graphics with 3GB of video memory, dual hard drive bays, quad Harman Kardon speakers and four memory slots, with up to 16GB of RAM on board out of the box. The resolution can be either 1600 x 900 or 1080p, with that latter pixel count only available on the 3D model. As you can see in the photos, Toshiba's moved to a subtler aluminum aesthetic it's calling Black Widow, but what you can't tell from that vantage point is that this guy is 25 percent thinner than its predecessor. In case you needed more proof this is an Ivy Bridge machine, note the release date: this beastly fellow won't be available until June 24th. At that point, it'll start at $1,299, though the highest-end configuration will set you back a cool $2,499. That's more than two months away, of course, so for now you'll have to content yourselves with our teaser shots below.

Gallery: Toshiba Qosmio X875 hands-on

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]]> 1080p17.3-inch3D3d gaming3dGaming670MBlack WidowBlackWidowdesktop replacementdesktop replacementsDesktopReplacementDesktopReplacementsgaminggaming laptopgaming laptopsGamingLaptopGamingLaptopsGTX 670MGtx670mharman kardonHarmanKardonKeplerNVIDIANVIDIA GTX 670MNvidiaGtx670mQosmioQosmio X875QosmioX875ToshibaToshiba QosmioToshiba Qosmio X875ToshibaQosmioToshibaQosmioX875X875 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400 21|20211697 <![CDATA[Origin PC launches new 3D gaming laptop: two graphics cards for three dimensions]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/origin-pc-launches-new-3d-gaming-laptop-two-graphics-cards-for/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/origin-pc-launches-new-3d-gaming-laptop-two-graphics-cards-for/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/origin-pc-launches-new-3d-gaming-laptop-two-graphics-cards-for/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Hot on the heels of its dimensionally-average predecessor, Origin's revealed a second, 3D-capable, desktop-replacing laptop; stereoscopic gamers, rejoice. This EON17-X3D utilizes a pair of overclocked GPUs, with 3D panoramas provided by a pair of NVIDIA's 3D Vision 2 wireless glasses -- although you'll have to buy them extra. Hardware-wise, it's a similar story to the EON17-X, with a back-lit keyboard and the same-size 17.3-inch display -- the 3D function is actually a customization choice for the original model. Build options for this chunky gaming beast also include up to 32GB of quad channel memory and two NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M GPUs in SLI on the priciest custom build. The basic model will set you back around $3,030, but an eye-catching paint job? That's going to cost a little extra.

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]]> 3d3d gaming3dGamingeoneon17-xeon17-x3dgamergamingintellaptoplaptopsmicrosoftnvidiaoriginorigin pcOriginPcpcsliwindowswindows 7Windows7x79 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:32:00 -0500 21|20175856 <![CDATA[Optimus 3D Gingerbread update coming, world shrugs, stares wistfully at Ice Cream Sandwich]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/optimus-3d-gingerbread-update-coming-world-shrugs-stares-wistf/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/optimus-3d-gingerbread-update-coming-world-shrugs-stares-wistf/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/optimus-3d-gingerbread-update-coming-world-shrugs-stares-wistf/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

So we thought an update was coming last month, but like those three-dimensional phantasms the Optimus 3D is capable of conjuring, it appears it wasn't really there. LG now plans to lump the 2D to 3D app convertor, camera upgrades and some more nuggets into its feet-dragging Gingerbread upgrade, starting this month. Alongside 3D video editing and automatic image-stabilization, the customized version of Android 2.3 will unleash a speedier HSPA+ connection boosting maximum download speeds to 21Mbps, and "advanced copy/paste" -- something we're very excited about. LG also promises longer music playback from the upgraded 3D phone, with the software refresh pegged to start on carrier-unlocked handsets in Europe next week, rolling out elsewhere in time for the new year. While LG will be bringing the ICS upgrade to its Optimus 2X, it has remained tight-lipped on the dual-camera'd stablemate -- that's probably not a good sign.

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]]> 3D3D Game3D Game Convertor3D Games3D Gaming3D Phone3dGame3dGameConvertor3dGames3dGaming3dPhoneandroidandroid 2.3android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadgingerbreadHSPAHSPA PLUShspa+HspaPlusLGLG Optimus 3DLgOptimus3dLgThrillLgThrill4gmobilepostcrossmobilepostminioptimus 3dOptimus3d Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:12:00 -0500 21|20106623 <![CDATA[HP embraces this 3D thing, outs 2311gt monitor and second-gen Wireless TV Connect]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/07/hp-embraces-this-3d-thing-outs-2311gt-monitor-second-gen-wirel/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/07/hp-embraces-this-3d-thing-outs-2311gt-monitor-second-gen-wirel/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/07/hp-embraces-this-3d-thing-outs-2311gt-monitor-second-gen-wirel/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
In case you haven't noticed, HP's really pushing this newfangled 3D thing right now. In addition to the TouchSmart 620, its first 3D desktop, the outfit just announced the 2311gt monitor, along with its second-generation Wireless TV Connect box, which now streams 3D content. Starting with the display, you've got a a 23-inch, 1080p panel that uses Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology to create 3D visuals by aligning every other row of pixels with the left or right eye. It's a passive technology and indeed, we came away from our brief eyes-on with the impression that the 3D rendering isn't as convincing as what you'll get on the TouchSmart 620 and its active shutter glasses. Still, HP says when it comes to viewing there's a sweet spot of 20 to 30 inches from the screen, and we have to admit we got the sharpest view from that vantage point. Also, HP threw in Cyberlink's PowerDVD software for 2D-to-3D conversion, which makes this a potentially tempting deal. Moving on, the Wireless TV Connect box now streams 1080p movies in 3D, and HP claims to have lowered its latency, especially compared to Intel Wireless Display. Look for it in December with a $180 price tag. As for you, gamers, that 2311gt monitor will ring in at a reasonable $299 and go up for grabs mañana.

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]]> 2311gt3D3d display3D gaming3D monitor3dDisplay3dGaming3dMonitordisplaydisplaysFilm Patterned RetarderFilmPatternedRetardergaminghdpostcrossHPHP 2311gtHP Wireless TV ConnectHp2311gtHpWirelessTvConnectmonitormonitorspassive 3dpassive 3d glassesPassive3dPassive3dGlassesstreamerstreamersstreamingvideowireless streamingWireless TV ConnectWirelessStreamingWirelessTvConnect Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:45:00 -0500 21|20091441 <![CDATA[Caption Contest: Real-life Super Mario party searches for Princess Peach]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/06/caption-contest-real-life-super-mario-party-searches-for-prince/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/06/caption-contest-real-life-super-mario-party-searches-for-prince/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/06/caption-contest-real-life-super-mario-party-searches-for-prince/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Mamma Mia -- it's 'a me whole lot of Marios! If we were you, Bowser, we'd return Her Majesty to Mushroom Kingdom at once. Okay, okay... in actuality, the above was merely Nintendo hyping the upcoming US release of its psychedelic-consuming plumber's first 3DS title, Super Mario 3D Land. So there's no need to worry folks, Ms. Peach is safe -- at least until you get your grubby paws on the game come November 13th, that is.

Darren: "Mario has sabotaged the Beastie Boys' redux of Sabotage."
Terrence: "Occupy Mushroom Kingdom."
Joe: "Will the real Super Mario please jump up?"
Mat: "Someone got the infinite lives cheat massively, massively wrong."
Sean: "The Mario family reunion took a turn for the awkward when Luigi realized he was the only attendee out of uniform."
Tim: "It's 'a me... your worst nightmare."
Richard Lai: "I ate the wrong mushroom."
Jon: "After defeating multiple Agent Smiths, Neo finds that he advances to level 2 in the Matrix..."
Brian: "Moments later, the mob located a pet store, went to town on the turtle tank and escaped safely through the toilet."
Myriam: "Where's Waldo?"
Zach Honig: "Darn it, Myriam... you took mine!"
Billy: "The first rule of Project Mayhem is..."
Brad: "This would've made that lousy Super Mario Bros. movie a whole lot better."
Amar: "King Hippo + $2 Taco Night = this"
Richard Lawler: "And not a single flying Cape Feather was given that day."
Josh Fruhlinger: "Another Sunday in Williamsburg, Brooklyn."

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]]> 3d3d gaming3dGamingcaption contestCaptionContestccgamingnintendonintendo 3dsnintendo DSnintendo of americaNintendo3dsNintendoDsNintendoOfAmericasuper marioSuper Mario 3D LandSuperMarioSuperMario3dLandvideogamevideogames Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:43:00 -0500 21|20099579 <![CDATA[Playstation 3D Display hits shelves November 13, Sony answers your burning questions]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/playstation-3d-display-hits-shelves-november-13-sony-answers-yo/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/playstation-3d-display-hits-shelves-november-13-sony-answers-yo/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/playstation-3d-display-hits-shelves-november-13-sony-answers-yo/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We'd imagine come November 13th, the above will be the scene inside many a PS3 owner's house. That's when Sony's hot little 24-inch PlayStation 3D display will officially be available in the US, Canada, Europe and parts of Asia. Sony took to its US PlayStation Blog today with the news, along with a lengthy FAQ to keep your GAS at bay in the meantime. If you'll recall, the 240Hz 1080p display packs a single set of component inputs, two HDMI 1.4 ports, stereo RCA outputs, a headphone jack, an integrated subwoofer, and of course, 3D-capability with supported titles. For five hundred bucks you'll get the PS 3D Display, one pair of USB-rechargeable 3D Glasses ($70 for each additional pair), a copy of Motorstorm: Apocalypse and even an HDMI cable. Notably, its fancy (and exclusive) SimulView feature will let two sets of 3D shades grab either the left or right side feed in supported 3D games for a private 2D view. Disappointingly, this puppy isn't wall-mountable, but hey, that 24-inch panel surely makes it ideal for a desktop setup, no? Full details at the links below, along with a refresher shot of those 3D specs just past the break.

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]]> 24-inch display24-inch PlayStation 3D display24-inchDisplay24-inchPlaystation3dDisplay3D3D gaming3D Gaming Display3d glasses3d monitor3dGaming3dGamingDisplay3dGlasses3dMonitoractive 3dactive shutterActive3dActiveShutterdual viewdual-viewDualViewe3e3 2011E32011glasseshdmihdmi 1.4Hdmi1.4hdpostcrossmonitorMotorstorm ApocalypseMotorstormApocalypseplaystationPlayStation 3PlayStation 3D displayPLaystation blogPlaystation3Playstation3dDisplayPlaystationBlogPS3shutter glassesShutterGlassesSimulViewSonysony PlayStation 3D displaySonyPlaystation3dDisplaysplit screenSplitScreen Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:59:00 -0400 21|20085477 <![CDATA[NVIDIA intros 3D Vision 2 glasses with brighter field of view, comfier design]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/nvidia-intros-3d-vision-2-glasses-with-brighter-field-of-view-c/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/nvidia-intros-3d-vision-2-glasses-with-brighter-field-of-view-c/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/nvidia-intros-3d-vision-2-glasses-with-brighter-field-of-view-c/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
NVIDIA's 3D Vision is impressive and all, but one trade-off you'll have to accept when you put on those active shutter glasses is a markedly dimmer field of view than what you'd get if you settled for plain-Jane 2D gaming. Well, the outfit just unveiled the second generation of the technology -- appropriately named 3D Vision 2 -- and this go 'round it promises not to strain your vision quite so much. These shutter glasses have a lens that's 20 percent larger, promising a brighter experience. As an added perk, the frames have been rejiggered to be lighter and more flexible so that you can comfortably wear headphones without pinching your lobes. As for the newest 3D Vision monitors and laptops, those panels promise reduced ghosting, as well as 120Hz 2D gaming. In tandem with today's announcement, NVIDIA announced that a trio of products -- the Toshiba Qosmio X770 / 775, Toshiba Satellite P770 / P775 and ASUS's 27-inch VG278H 1080p monitor -- will support now 3D Vision 2. If a new rig's not in the cards, the company also assures us that these glasses will be backward compatible with older 3D Vision panels. Look for them this month in the form of either standalone frames ($99) or as part of a $149 kit. All those details and more in the PR tucked after the break.

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]]> 3D3D game3D games3d gaming3d Vision3D Vision 23dGame3dGames3dGaming3dVision3dVision2ASUS VG278HAsusVg278hgamegamesgamingNVIDIAnvidia 3d visionNVIDIA 3D Vision 2Nvidia3dVisionNvidia3dVision2qosmiosatelliteSatellite P770Satellite P775satellite p775 3dSatelliteP770SatelliteP775SatelliteP7753dtoshibatoshiba Qosmio X770toshiba Qosmio X770 3dToshiba Qosmo X775Toshiba SatelliteToshiba Satellite P770Toshiba Satellite P775ToshibaQosmioX770ToshibaQosmioX7703dToshibaQosmoX775ToshibaSatelliteToshibaSatelliteP770ToshibaSatelliteP775VG278H Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:30:00 -0400 21|20079159 <![CDATA[LG Optimus 3D app converter starts roll-out this month, why settle for only two dimensions?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/lg-optimus-3d-app-converter-starts-roll-out-this-month-why-sett/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/lg-optimus-3d-app-converter-starts-roll-out-this-month-why-sett/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/lg-optimus-3d-app-converter-starts-roll-out-this-month-why-sett/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

LG's 2D to 3D app converter will finally arrive on the Optimus 3D (AKA the Thrill 4G) this month. In order to play nice with it, apps and games need to be using OpenGL. The converter is packaged inside the company's maintenance release for the 3D smartphone and will be available on European handsets any day now, followed by a gradual global roll-out over the next few weeks. You can expect to find a few more tri-dimensional nuggets, including 3D video editing and the ability to view 3D video in 2D. LG says that it will also add Dolby Mobile sound and automatic image-stabilization for 2D video-capture. But, we're more interested in that app converter -- we want those furious fowl to really pop out at us.

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]]> 3D3D Game3D Game Convertor3D Games3D Gaming3D Phone3dGame3dGameConvertor3dGames3dGaming3dPhoneIFAIFA 2011Ifa2011LGLG OptimusLG Optimus 3DLgOptimusLgOptimus3dLgThrillLgThrill4gmobilepostcrossmobilepostminiOpenGLOptimusThrillthrill 4gThrill4g Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:34:00 -0400 21|20076280 <![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of September 26, 2011]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/02/refresh-roundup-week-of-september-26-2011/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/02/refresh-roundup-week-of-september-26-2011/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/02/refresh-roundup-week-of-september-26-2011/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Official Android updates
  • The top story this week revolves around the HTC Thunderbolt's long-awaited Gingerbread OTA update. It was finally rolling out, which was exciting news for owners of the device -- until it had to be pulled because of some rather significant bugs. The largest of them all was that voicemail notifications no longer worked properly; video chatting through Google Talk was also slightly messed up as well. No word on when we can expect to see it come back with those bugs fixed. [Droid-Life]
  • Unfortunately, the Thunderbolt isn't the only phone falling victim to pulled revamps; the LG Optimus S on Sprint had its Gingerbread update kiboshed, though users have had two weeks to get it -- plenty of time for anyone to experience some of the bugs, which included the phone not charging, the SD card not being recognized when the phone's connected to the computer, no access to data services, and predictive text on the virtual keyboard stopped working. It's disappointing to see this happen so soon after the Kyocera Echo update went through a similar debacle. [SprintFeed]
  • LG Optimus 3D: V10K firmware update, enables phone to convert OpenGL-capable 2D games into stereoscopic 3D. Note: this still runs Android 2.2.2, so we're still waiting for Gingerbread. [AndroidCentral]
  • Motorola Xoom WiFi: Android 3.2.1 is beginning to roll out. [AndroidCentral]
  • Dell Streak 7: Honeycomb update rolling out now to unspecified regions [AndroidCentral]
  • Asus Eee Pad Transformer: Revamped to Android 3.2.1, adds other bug fixes [AndroidCommunity]
  • Casio G'Zone Commando: Gingerbread rolling out now [Droid-Life]
  • Motorola Droid 3: Minor maintenance refresh; enhances Google Talk with video chat support, several other fixes. [PhoneDog]
  • T-Mobile Samsung Nexus S: OTA install (with option to manually install) to Android 2.3.6; doesn't appear to break tethering. [AndroidCentral]
Unofficial Android updates, custom ROMs and misc. hackery
  • The Android 2.3.5 ROM for the global Samsung Galaxy S II leaked early this week. [Pocketnow, SamFirmware]
  • You can now download the Android 2.3.4 SBF for the Motorola Droid X2, courtesy of XDA. [Droid-Life]
  • If you have a Sony Ericsson Xperia-branded device from 2010 or 2011, CyanogenMod7 support will most likely come included as part of an upcoming update. Ten Xperia devices will be added, though a timeframe for release wasn't announced. Check here to see if your device made the list. [XperiaBlog]
Other platforms
  • Check here to see if your phone is ready to receive Windows Phone Mango.
  • The ultra-rare AT&T HP Pre 3 just received an OTA update to 2.2.3.2207, right after a new webOS Doctor became available for the same refresh. [PreCentral]
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Spoiler alert! Instead of waiting to surprise people at IFA this week, LG has released details of its new 3D Game Converter for the Optimus 3D early. The software arrives as part of the October maintenance release, promising to take any OpenGL game that runs in landscape and convert it to 3D. Around 50 games will come with pre-optimized settings -- the rest you tweak yourself. Open any game up in the app and it will try to split the foreground and background and recombine both in 3D. Feel your eyes crossing and a headache setting in just by thinking about playing this way? No worries, they're all still playable in 2D as well. Mouse on past the break to find the press release, which LG rather thoughtlessly only released in 2D.

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]]> 3D3D Game3D Game Convertor3D Games3D Gaming3D Phone3dGame3dGameConvertor3dGames3dGaming3dPhoneIFAIFA 2011Ifa2011LGLG OptimusLG Optimus 3DLgOptimusLgOptimus3dmobilepostcrossOpenGLOptimus Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:53:00 -0400 21|20028981 <![CDATA[Microsoft confirms 3D support in Halo: CE remake for Xbox 360]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/27/microsoft-confirms-3d-support-in-halo-ce-remake-for-xbox-360/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/27/microsoft-confirms-3d-support-in-halo-ce-remake-for-xbox-360/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/27/microsoft-confirms-3d-support-in-halo-ce-remake-for-xbox-360/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Microsoft has been slower than Sony to jump on the 3D gaming bandwagon -- not surprising considering it isn't the one desperately pushing the televisions needed to experience them -- but today the company confirmed rumors that Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary will be playable in 3D. Joystiq experienced a demo at Gamescom in Germany, and reports that it only works with the game's updated graphics mode, and that the game's producer claims the framerate will stay consistent even in 3D. While there are already a number of Xbox 360 games that support 3DTVs, this is the first one we've heard developed by Microsoft, although Epic revealed earlier this month that the Microsoft-produced Gears of War 3 will support 3D. that's good news for gamers that have made the extra dimensional jump already, while those of us playing in 2D can hopefully still see performance improvements, especially while playing co-op -- we always bring a wingman / shoulder to cry on for The Flood.

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]]> 3d3d gaming3d tv3dGaming3dTvbungiegaminggears of wargears of war 3GearsOfWarGearsOfWar3halohalo combat evolvedhalo combat evolved anniversaryhalo: ceHalo:CeHaloCombatEvolvedHaloCombatEvolvedAnniversaryhdpostminimicrosoftxboxxbox 360Xbox360 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:04:00 -0400 21|20027914 <![CDATA[Toshiba reveals the Qosmio F750 glasses-free 3D laptop, we go hands on (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/toshiba-reveals-the-qosmio-f750-glasses-free-3d-laptop-we-go-ha/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/toshiba-reveals-the-qosmio-f750-glasses-free-3d-laptop-we-go-ha/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/toshiba-reveals-the-qosmio-f750-glasses-free-3d-laptop-we-go-ha/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Toshiba just unveiled what it claims is the world's first glasses-free 3D laptop, the Qosmio F750. It's a heavy-set beast dedicated to gaming and movies, with a 15.6-inch Full HD lenticular screen that can display 2D and 3D simultaneously in separate windows. It also rocks an HD webcam that follows your movements and adjusts the 3D effect accordingly, so you can peek at the that lovely third dimension from almost any angle you like. Innovative stuff indeed, but we were underwhelmed when we caught a glimpse of Toshiba's concept model back in January. So, has the technology improved since then? Check out our hands-on impressions and video after the break.

Gallery: Toshiba Qosimo F750 3D laptop hands-on

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]]> 3d3d gaming3d movies3dGaming3dMoviesbdxlcore i7CoreI7f750gaminggaming laptopgaming notebookGamingLaptopGamingNotebookglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dhands-oni7intel core i7IntelCoreI7nvidianvidia geforce gt540mNvidiaGeforceGt540mqosmioqosmio f750QosmioF750toshibatoshiba f750toshiba qosmio f750ToshibaF750ToshibaQosmioF750video Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:15:00 -0400 21|19983056 <![CDATA[Acer brings HN274H and HS244HQ 3D monitors to the US, motorbikes not included]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/acer-brings-hn274h-and-hs244hq-3d-monitors-to-the-us-motorbikes/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/acer-brings-hn274h-and-hs244hq-3d-monitors-to-the-us-motorbikes/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/acer-brings-hn274h-and-hs244hq-3d-monitors-to-the-us-motorbikes/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments In case you're looking for some more options in the 3D monitor market, Acer's just announced a couple of new models for the US that might do the job. First up is the HN274H pictured above, which claims to be the first 27-inch LED-backlit monitor supporting both HDMI 3D and NVIDIA 3D Vision -- Blu-ray or TV set-top box for the former, PC gaming for the latter (via the usual DVI-DL). Though limited at 1920 x 1080 resolution, this display boasts a 100,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio with 300cd/m2 brightness and 2ms response time, along with a built-in IR emitter for the included NVIDIA 3D glasses, as well as a handful of ports: VGA, DVI, and three HDMI. All this for $689.

If you prefer something smaller and more budget friendly, then there's the 23.6-inch HS244HQ as well. For $449 you get the same HD resolution, brightness, and response time, though contrast ratio is lowered to 12,000,000:1. Most importantly, there's no support for NVIDIA 3D Vision here (though you still get a pair of Acer 3D glasses), meaning gamers will have to consider other options. Press release after the break.

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]]> 3d3d gaming3d monitor3dGaming3dMonitoraceractive shutteractive shutter 3dactive shutter glassesActiveShutterActiveShutter3dActiveShutterGlassesdisplayDVI-DLgamingHDMIHDMI 3DHdmi3dHN274HHS244HQlcdledled lcdled lcd monitorLedLcdLedLcdMonitormonitorNVIDIAnvidia 3d visionNvidia3dVision Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:01:00 -0400 21|19912497 <![CDATA[Refactr turns whiteboard into giant 3DS AR card, proves bigger is better (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/refactr-turns-whiteboard-into-giant-3ds-ar-card-proves-bigger-i/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/refactr-turns-whiteboard-into-giant-3ds-ar-card-proves-bigger-i/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/refactr-turns-whiteboard-into-giant-3ds-ar-card-proves-bigger-i/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you haven't already seen our demo of the 3DS' rather impressive bag of augmented reality tricks, then let us take this opportunity to show you -- once again -- why we're excited about the thing's AR capabilities. The folks over at software development firm Refactr have done some tinkering and found that all you need to make your very own 3DS AR card is a white board, some dry erase markers, and a projector. By tracing the outlines of that mysterious question mark card on to a shiny white surface, they found that conjuring the device's AR interface is actually quite simple, and mostly a matter of contrast. Going big, in this case anyway, not only makes for a good time -- as evidenced by the video below -- but it should also put to rest any questions about whether or not these things are sprinkled with pixie dust, Juju powder, or some other magical substance.

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]]> 3D3D games3d gaming3dGames3dGaming3DSARar cardar cardsar gamesArCardArCardsArGamesAugmented RealityAugmentedRealityconsoleconsolesgamesgaming consoleGamingConsolegiant 3Ds cardgiant ar cardGiant3dsCardGiantArCardNintendonintendo 3dsNintendo3dsportableportable gamingPortableGamingvideovideo gamesVideoGames Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:12:00 -0400 21|19901334 <![CDATA[Nintendo 'moving away' from insisting on 3D to play 3DS games, wants them all playable in 2D]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/nintendo-moving-away-from-insisting-on-3d-to-play-3ds-games-w/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/nintendo-moving-away-from-insisting-on-3d-to-play-3ds-games-w/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/nintendo-moving-away-from-insisting-on-3d-to-play-3ds-games-w/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The Nintendo 3DS has a slider in its side. A slider that adjusts its namesake feature, three-dimensional imagery, up and down in intensity relative to the user's preference. Now, although the 3DS' screen doesn't force glasses on you, it does demand that it be held just right in order to get the most out of the 3D effect and we can imagine plenty of people might neglect its extra dimension in favor of old-fashioned 2D (not to mention those who can't tolerate the third D for health reasons). It's encouraging, therefore, to hear that Nintendo has taken the stance that no game should require 3D as part of its gameplay mechanics. That's the word from Hideki Konno, one of Nintendo's veteran producers, who says the company wants all of its 3DS games to be playable in 2D, essentially reducing the 3D aspect to an aesthetic enhancement. Some might argue that's underusing the portable's hardware potential, but Nintendo has always been in the business of pleasing the mass market -- there's nothing preventing some daring developer from making a game entirely dependent on a three-dimensional perspective.

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]]> 2d3d3d gaming3dGaming3dsgame developmentGameDevelopmentgamesgaminghideki konnoHidekiKonnointerviewnintendonintendo 3dsNintendo3dspolicyvideo gamesVideoGames Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:05:00 -0400 21|19890379 <![CDATA[Nintendo Virtual Boy review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/nintendo-virtual-boy-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/nintendo-virtual-boy-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/nintendo-virtual-boy-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Nintendo Virtual Boy review The 3DS is not Nintendo's first foray into the world of 3D gaming. In fact, it's not even the company's second. First up was a 3D headset for the good 'ol Famicom (NES in the US), but that never saw American shores and it wasn't anything more fancy than a set of active shutter glasses anyway -- the same sort HDTV manufacturers are trying to sell you today. However, the company's second 3D offering did make it to the US, where it landed with a spectacular thud.

It was the Virtual Boy, a 32-bit portable console powered by six whole AA batteries and remembered by many for its ability to inspire more headaches than excitement in the gamers who tried it. It was released in the US in August of 1995 for $180 and was discontinued less than a year later. With the 3DS sitting now in back rooms of videogame and electronics stores nation-wide, waiting to spring into availability on March 27th, we thought this would be a good time to look back and give the Virtual Boy the full review it has always deserved but has never received.

Gallery: Nintendo Virtual Boy

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]]> 3d3d gaming3dGamingconsoleconsole gamingConsoleGamingfeaturefeaturedfeaturesled displayLedDisplaynintendoportable gamingPortableGamingretroretro reviewRetroReviewreviewvideovirtual boyVirtualBoy Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:01:00 -0400 21|19886104 <![CDATA[Nintendo posts first 3DS advert for the US, whets growing appetites (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/15/nintendo-posts-first-3ds-advert-for-the-us-whets-growing-appeti/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/15/nintendo-posts-first-3ds-advert-for-the-us-whets-growing-appeti/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/15/nintendo-posts-first-3ds-advert-for-the-us-whets-growing-appeti/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments For the last few remaining souls in North America not aware that the Nintendo 3DS is coming later this month, the Japanese company has rolled out its first US commercial. Shockingly enough, it doesn't display anything not already announced, but now would be kind of late to be springing surprises on us anyhow, right? It's a portable console with glasses-free 3D -- that works reasonably well -- and it's made by Nintendo, which means half the people on your street will probably own one by this time next month. Jump past the break to see the American commercial and its earlier-released UK sibling -- you'll find a fun juxtaposition of presentation styles when comparing the two.

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]]> 3d3d gaming3dGaming3dsadadertadvertisingcommercialconsoleglasses-freehandheldhandheld consoleHandheldConsolenintendonintendo 3dsNintendo3dsususavideo Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:52:00 -0400 21|19880295 <![CDATA[Nintendo 3DS review (Japanese)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/nintendo-3ds-review-japanese/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/nintendo-3ds-review-japanese/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/nintendo-3ds-review-japanese/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Nintendo 3DS review (Japanese) It's been almost a year since Nintendo revealed the 3DS to the world, trotted it out at E3, held proudly by a flotilla of genetically-cloned and identically-dressed ladies. Of course we knew about it long before that, but when it comes to glasses-free 3D screens seeing is believing. After that first glimpse we were left intrigued by the technology, but we wouldn't say we were exactly believers. Now, after spending about a week living with one of Nintendo's $250 consoles, working with one, gaming with one, and practicing kana with one, we've seen the light. The fancy-pants screen works, but it only does so with a lot of caveats.

Gallery: Nintendo 3DS (Japanese)

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]]> 3d3d gaming3dGaming3dsdsfeaturefeaturedfeaturesgamingglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dhandheldjapanjapanesenintendoportable gaming systemPortableGamingSystemreviewvideovideogame Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:21:00 -0500 21|19871398 <![CDATA[Original Halo: CE to see a full HD (& 3D) remake on Xbox 360?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/original-halo-ce-to-see-a-full-hd-and-3d-remake-on-xbox-360/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/original-halo-ce-to-see-a-full-hd-and-3d-remake-on-xbox-360/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/original-halo-ce-to-see-a-full-hd-and-3d-remake-on-xbox-360/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments So far Microsoft's been pretty passive about jumping on 3D gaming, while several games on the Xbox 360 support it (NBA 2K11 after a patch last month, Call of Duty: Black Ops) there's no support in the system menus and not in any of its first party games, but that may be about to change. Our friends at Joystiq have learned that the remake of Halo: Combat Evolved they've been hearing about will ship this holiday season with new art assets ready for 1080p and 3DTVs. The biggest gameplay enhancement mentioned is online co-op, so we'd suggest calling your old college roommate and clearing a weekend or two around November 15th (the ten year anniversary of the release of the original game) just in case.

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]]> 3d3d gaming3d tv3dGaming3dtvgamesgaminghalohalo combat evolvedHaloCombatEvolvedhdmicrosoftremakeshootervideogamesxboxxbox 360Xbox360 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:40:00 -0500 21|19829598 <![CDATA[Nintendo 3DS could get 3D video recording in the future, James Cameron unavailable for comment]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/nintendo-3ds-could-get-3d-video-recording-in-the-future-james-c/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/nintendo-3ds-could-get-3d-video-recording-in-the-future-james-c/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/nintendo-3ds-could-get-3d-video-recording-in-the-future-james-c/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Nintendo 3DS could get 3D video recording update in the future, James Cameron unavailable for comment 3D gaming is obviously the big story on the Nintendo 3DS, letting you get your depth on without even having to cross your eyes. However, 3D image taking is also a nice thing that the company has provided, adding a second VGA camera to the back so that you can take twice the low-res images at once and layer 'em together. However, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has recently indicated he wants to do better, not confirming any specific plans, but saying in an interview: "I think it will be fun if we're able to include video recording capabilities with future updates." You know what we think would be fun? A battery that lasts more than eight hours.

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]]> 3d3d gaming3d video3dGaming3ds3dVideointerviewnintendosatoru iwataSatoruIwata Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:31:00 -0500 21|19801147 <![CDATA[Alleged Nintendo 3DS roams the wild, gets thoroughly dismantled]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/12/alleged-nintendo-3ds-roams-the-wild-gets-thoroughly-dismantled/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/12/alleged-nintendo-3ds-roams-the-wild-gets-thoroughly-dismantled/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/12/alleged-nintendo-3ds-roams-the-wild-gets-thoroughly-dismantled/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments You had to expect that as the 3DS got closer to its global release, stray units would manage to break out of Nintendo's manufacturing fortress and dash out into the wild. We already saw one such escapee earlier this month and, if we're not terribly mistaken, that very same unit has now gone through the ritual of having its body disassembled for the sake of curious 3D gamers everywhere. There's little to thrill the superficial viewer -- we already knew about the 1300mAh battery, for example -- but maybe you'll care to scrutinize the silicon more closely. If so, the source link is your nearest and dearest friend.

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]]> 3d3d gaming3dGaming3dsconsoledisassembleddisassemblygaminghandheldhandheld consoleHandheldConsolein the wildInTheWildleaknintendonintendo 3dsNintendo3dsspeculationtaiwanteardowntorn downTornDown Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:28:00 -0500 21|19797506 <![CDATA[Sony announces Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception with 3D support]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/sony-announces-uncharted-3-drakes-deception-with-3d-support/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/sony-announces-uncharted-3-drakes-deception-with-3d-support/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/sony-announces-uncharted-3-drakes-deception-with-3d-support/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sony is serious about using videogames to push its 3D agenda, and the latest title it's announced to feature support is Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. One of the top series on its PlayStation 3 console, it's not hard to figure out why this would join Killzone 3 and Gran Turismo 5 on the 3D shelf when it's released November 1st, 2011. Check out the trailer from the VGA's after the break and if you need more information, there should be some unveiled tonight on the Jimmy Fallon show.

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]]> 3d3d gaming3dGaminggamesgaminghdplaystation 3Playstation3ps3sonyunchartedUncharted 3Uncharted 3: Drakes DeceptionUncharted3Uncharted3:DrakesDeceptionvideogames Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:48:00 -0500 21|19759452 <![CDATA[Sony working on same-screen 3D multiplayer, holographics for PS3?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/sony-working-on-same-screen-3d-multiplayer-holographics-for-ps3/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/sony-working-on-same-screen-3d-multiplayer-holographics-for-ps3/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/sony-working-on-same-screen-3d-multiplayer-holographics-for-ps3/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Don't go knockin' Sony for resting on its laurels. The company that has spearheaded the 3D gaming push (NVIDIA notwithstanding) is apparently not even close to finished, with SCEE studio director Mick Hocking taking the time to get our juices flowing in an interview with Develop. The full spill is quite lengthy, and definitely a solid read for those interested, but a few key nuggets jumped out at us. For starters, Mike confessed that Sony has "techniques like holographics for the PS3 that [he thinks] will be very interesting for the future 3D games," and continued with this: "In regards to that we have some new technology that we've shown to developers that uses 3D techniques, it allows two players to play full screen multi-player games but without each being able to see the others view, and they have been massively keen on them." Of course, such a technique isn't exactly new -- we saw prototypes of the sort in use back at GDC -- but bringing them to a market as vast as the PS3 owner pool would definitely be a monumental step. Now, if you'll excuse us, we've got a Gran Turismo 5 disc laying here that needs our undivided attention for the time being...

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]]> 3d3d gaming3dGaminghologramholographicsmulti-playerplaystationplaystation 3Playstation3ps3pspsony Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:41:00 -0500 21|19732433 <![CDATA[NBA 2K11 3D for PS3 launched as Best Buy timed exclusive today]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/nba-2k11-3d-for-ps3-launched-as-best-buy-timed-exclusive-today/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/nba-2k11-3d-for-ps3-launched-as-best-buy-timed-exclusive-today/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/nba-2k11-3d-for-ps3-launched-as-best-buy-timed-exclusive-today/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Just when we thought we were getting out from under the spectre of exclusive 3D releases on Blu-ray we're hit with one from a very unexpected source in the form of an exclusive NBA 2K11 3D for PS3 SKU, available only at Best Buy. The only apparent difference in this version is its support for stereoscopic 3DTVs (not the first sports title this year to do it, Madden 2011 features anaglyph 3D on any TV with a code, but really, why try?), but for now you won't be able to get it anywhere else. Already have the game or plan on pick it up elsewhere? Expect a software update adding 3D to all PS3 versions (no cross-platform 3D for the Xbox 360 version on this one, leave that to Call of Duty: Black Ops and Crysis) in January according to Ron from 2KSports, for now enjoy the new trailer for the 3D version (embedded) and expect a post on the official PlayStation Blog.

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