My family and I loved Dispicable Me in 3D. I enjoy home 3D blu-rays more than my high quality local movie theaters. The 3D just looks better to me at home. I'm pleased that a good selection of kids and family oriented 3D blu-rays are finally becoming avialable. I'm looking forward to your future posts, and how about a 3D photo once your all set up.

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Yes. We were able to take the boys to see Toy Story 3D this summer, and MegaMind 3D also. (I took my oldest son to see Despicable Me 3D alone as the younger one tends to lose attention span for feature length movies.... he's 3 and a half..... to be expected) So, it' nice that those movies are making their way to 3DBD.

I just picked up Coraline 3DBD (w/2DBD, DVD, etc) and Monsters vs Aliens 3DBD off eBay for a combined $70 shipped. A bit more that I'd like to pay off the shelf for 3DBD, but given the limited availability of MvA, I was okay with paying a few more $$. So now we have 4 3DBD to watch!

I'll have to update my signature soon to reflect my new stereo status.

GC

So I mentioned I thought I'd played that.......... so yes. I'd downloaded a demo of Motor Storm Pacific Rift, which 3D Rift apparently is just the 3D "enabled" version. I love the way that game, particularly on replays, uses that "zoom" effect to show some of the action (it's like a real camera that's far away zoomed in.... a common effect in movies these days). Amazon has this game for $10!!!

http://www.amazon.com/MotorStorm-Rift-O ... B0040NQ8G8

You buy it, then use the code to d/l it from the Playstation Store (which makes me want to check the PS store to see how much they want for it.). So if this is what it appears to be, then I'll have that game for sure.

This older game looks like it'd be a blast in 3D also:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NwuVfovJHA

I can't wait for my TV to arrive!!!!

GC

I think you already know. But I'll clarify it just in case. MotorStorm 3D Rift is not the same game as Pacific Rift. 3D Rift has less cars and motorcycles than Pacific Rift, and less game modes. I have both games. I only play 3D rift now. The 3D and general game play are very very good for a $10 game. A good value in my book. GT5 allows for a way off the screen 3D effect. Many of the games and movies are of the way into the TV 3D effect. GT5 can be set up to come way out of the TV. And is a good example of that type of 3D effect. For me GT5 gives the illusion of coming out about 5 feet from the screen- very nice. Also, Aliens vs Monsters is awesome. I rarely watch movies more than once. But I'm finding I watch these 3D blu-ray 3-4 times in one evening. They are that good to me. A big screen probably helps though.

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I also have Wipeout HD. It is a very good game. I purchased all the add on modes and tracks. I've enjoyed this one immensley.

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So.............. it's all said and done. I've received my 73" DLP set........ connected the PS3 and using UltraClear DLP Link glasses. IMHO, it looks fantastic. 3DBD look quite impressive on that large screen. Half-resolution checkerboard or whatever "half-resolution" discussions aside, the end result is a very nice looking, HD 3D experience that is on par with going to the theaters. Gaming is also smokin'. Again, aside from technical discussions of 720p@60 being converted to 1080p@60 checkerboard, etc, the end result is playing 3D games on the PS3 on the DLP is awesome.

This isn't saying that movies/gaming on, say the VT25 plasmas isn't better (perhaps crisper, sharper?), but for the price, the DLP sets and the quality 2D/3D experience they provide is unmatched.

As an aside, I do really like the UltraClear glasses. As others have noted, the earpieces are very flexible plastic, which lets them effortlessly conform to your head. My wife's can wear them over her prescription glasses, which have lenses that aren't as "tall" or "round" as some lenses. Like so:



Also, I let the boys (one is a couple of months shy of being 5, the other is around 3 1/2) watch MotorStorm 3D Rift, then some Despicable Me in 3D. They were a bit big, particularly on the 3.5 year old, however, we secured them with adjustable lanyard-style glasses holders (we bought for our sunglasses when we went white-water rafting this summer). Like these:



So that's a very cheap, comfortable way to adjust them for kids. It also gives some insurance against accidental drops, and little greasy fingers smudging the front lenses trying to push the glasses up on their noses. We're going to leave them on the glasses, even while in their bag... so they're always "ready to go".

I will be ordering 2 (maybe 3 since now I'm in "spending" mode) more pairs to have.... that way the family can have our own, with a spare set if there is a guest, etc.....

So far, quite happy with the rig........ could see how the 82" would be nice to have.

Thanks to everyone in the forum that gave input/feedback, and likes to talk about this stuff..... the MTBS forums have been a wonderful place to learn and I will, of course, continue visiting to talk, discuss, and argue about anything 3D.

GC

Cool! Happy gaming and viewing!