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U- DECIDE Table of Contents

Preface by Neil Schneider 3
Acknowledgements 5
Corporate Strategic Partners 5
Personal Contributions 8
U-DECIDE Initiative Methodology 9
What Do We Know About 2D and S-3D Gamers? 11
Gender 11
Hardcore Gamer/Casual Gamer Breakdown 12
Age of Gamers 13
Gaming Computer Value 14
Money Spent on Gaming Computer Upgrades This Year 15
Prefered Gaming Style 16
What Criteria Gamers Look For When Buying Computer Hardware 17
Gamer Performance Expectations 18
Gamers’ Current Stereoscopic 3D Experience Level 21
Gamers’ Opinions About Stereoscopic 3D 22
2D Gamers’ First Thought When “3D” is Heard 22
First Concern 2D Gamers Have About S-3D 23
Benefits of Stereoscopic 3D Technology According to Gamers 24
Gamers’ Economic Plans 26
Impact of Gasoline Prices on Gamers 26
Gamers’ Economic Plans: Video Games 27
Gamers’ Economic Plans: Movies 29
Brand Awareness of 3D Manufacturers & Products Amongst 2D Gamers 31
Current Primary Stereoscopic 3D Solution of S-3D Gamers 33
Premiums S-3D Gamers Are Willing to Spend For S-3D Display Solutions 35
Projector Solutions 35
3D Monitors 37
3D HDTV 40
Head Mounted Displays (HMD) 43
3D Game Consoles & Video Games 44
Appropriateness of 3D According to Content Type 46
Willingness to Wear 3D Glasses by Content Type 48
Game Developer Support 50
What Do We Know About the 3D Naysayers? 51
Stereoscopic 3D Movie/Themepark Ride Experience 51
Modern Stereoscopic 3D Gaming Experience 52
Surveys Completed By Respondents 55
Traditional 2D Gamers’ Survey (As Written For Respondents) 55
Stereoscopic 3D Gamers’ Survey (As Written For Respondents) 65
Conclusion: Mission Accomplished? Not Yet. 76