Every few years, someone in the tech world decides it’s time to make 3D mainstream—again, and this time, no glasses required. 😊 We’ve seen everything from stereoscopic vision to the VR craze, and now, Samsung’s throwing its hat in the ring with the Odyssey 3D Gaming Monitor (G90XF). At $2,000 and launching April 28, it’s not exactly pocket change, but hey, it’s pretty cool.
This beast sports a 27-inch 4K LCD panel with a 165Hz refresh rate. Sure, those specs aren’t mind-blowing for the price, but the real party trick? Glasses-free 3D. Using eye and face tracking plus a lenticular filter, it serves up two slightly different images to each eye, fooling your brain into seeing depth. The downside? A tiny hit to resolution and a slight screen door effect. Small price to pay for feeling like you’re inside the game, right?
Take Khazan: The First Berserker—it’s like the game’s jumping out at you, making for an experience that’s surprisingly immersive. And get this: it can even take your old 2D games and anime and give them a 3D makeover on the fly. Though, to be honest, the effect doesn’t quite pack the same punch with today’s ultra-detailed games.
Worth the splurge? For the average gamer, maybe not. But as a glimpse into the future? Absolutely. If Samsung can polish this tech and make it more wallet-friendly, glasses-free 3D might just stick around. With plans to support 50 games by the end of the year, things are looking up—or should I say, looking 3D.
