Engadget has posted an article about the Boise St./Virginia Tech matchup on ESPN 3-D the other night. In particular they describe the trials and travails of getting their 3-D TV setup (including a Mitsubishi 73-inch WD-73838) to watch the game. There was a lot that they had to go through to get ready for the game in advance, including calling Comcast to add the package to their bill, and working around an older cable box that did not support HDMI 1.4. In the end, they were very pleased with how it turned out.
It’s obvious that in 2010 3D is still an early adopter’s product, with exclusive broadcasts and movie deals still ruling the day, but once it spreads out we’d suggest grabbing a pair of glasses and checking out broadcasts in your area — for sports the experience is a worthwhile one. A new TV setup might be a bit pricey, but at a fraction of the cost of lower bowl tickets to a big game and the ability to catch the action from all around the field, we’re already looking forward to a premiere Ohio State/Miami game Saturday afternoon.
