Nvidia graphics cards plug in to 3D TVs with 3DTV Play

We all know 3D Vision, but now Nvidia is gearing up for 3DTV Play, a piece of software that allows you to use your PC as a video source with a 3D TV.

To recap, 3D Vision is a kit with a USB transmitter and a pair of stereoscopic glasses for gaming or watching films in 3D. You also need a 120 Hz screen and an NVIDIA graphics card.

The new 3DTV Play includes a simple piece of software that allows you to use a 3D TV in guise of a screen. This means you can use the TV glasses for access to 3D stereoscopic gaming and Blu-ray - along with an additional piece of playback software such as PowerDVD 10.

The 3D TV must be HDMI 1.4 compatible, which is the case with all forthcoming models. Nvidia has already announced compatibility with Panasonic TVs, with Panasonic a 3DTV Play partner. What's more you'll have to use the DVI Dual-link on the video card as current outs are no better  than HDMI 1.3. Nividia will be selling a cable to go with at the same time as the software.

3DTV Play should cost in the region of £35 but will be free to those who already have 3D Vision.

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