FIFA and Sony today announced something that will likely to please soccer fans: Sony is going to record and then broadcast the 2010 World Cup in 3D.
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Before you get too excited, we'll break the news that not everyone is going to see these glorious 3D soccer matches. TechRadar reports that only a few cities will show the games in 3D. Those of you living in, or willing to travel to Berlin, London, Mexico City, Paris, Rio De Janeiro, Rome, and Sydney are a lucky bunch.
The deal will see Sony record up to 25 of the World Cup matches in 3D. The footage will be shown at FIFA International Fan Fests in the cities mentioned above. According to the BBC, there are no definite plans to broadcast the matches live in 3D. However, that is something FIFA has said, "is a possibility," and will be deciding over the coming months.
There's also going to be official Blu-ray 3D release. Any soccer fans bummed Sony doesn't have plans to air the footage here in the U.S.? Let us know in the comments below!
Tom Guides
Awesome news for soccer fans who also own 3D glasses.
Zoom
Before you get too excited, we'll break the news that not everyone is going to see these glorious 3D soccer matches. TechRadar reports that only a few cities will show the games in 3D. Those of you living in, or willing to travel to Berlin, London, Mexico City, Paris, Rio De Janeiro, Rome, and Sydney are a lucky bunch.
The deal will see Sony record up to 25 of the World Cup matches in 3D. The footage will be shown at FIFA International Fan Fests in the cities mentioned above. According to the BBC, there are no definite plans to broadcast the matches live in 3D. However, that is something FIFA has said, "is a possibility," and will be deciding over the coming months.
There's also going to be official Blu-ray 3D release. Any soccer fans bummed Sony doesn't have plans to air the footage here in the U.S.? Let us know in the comments below!
Tom Guides
Awesome news for soccer fans who also own 3D glasses.