They want to know if it adds or detracts from videogames, and if people get bored and ”go back to regular 2D” graphics. 3D ”has to fit in a natural way”.
”Something we’re watching and wanting to understand from consumers is whether this is something they actually want,” said Xbox senior product manager, David Dennis. Sony started the huge push for 3D gaming with the PlayStation 3, then Nintendo.
”Does it add to the gaming experience? Does it distract from the gaming experience? Is it something they want to play long-term? Or is it something they try a few times and then go back to regular 2D modes?” asked Dennis.
The Microsoft executive remains unconvinced that all the arguments for 3D actually relate to gameplay experiences, as some have manufacturing agendas.
“3D is an interesting space. There was a big rush by some other folks in the industry to convince people they want to play in 3D,” he said. ”You can question the motivations of why they want to make everyone go buy a new TV perhaps, but I think 3D has to fit in a natural way where it fits with the gameplay.” Microsoft isn’t saying ‘no’ to 3D though.
”You watch the market penetration of 3D TVs, you look if it’s something people are buying and you adapt and innovate, just like we’ve done by deploying different system updates and features. If there’s other things we want to do with 3D because consumers are asking for we would explore it.” A ‘wait and see’ approach - it’s what a lot of consumers are doing.
Have you made the leap to 3D TV, videogamer?
