Eurogamer spoke to Sony about the delay, but was unable to ascertain a reason, or a new ETA for the device. We don't think there's a different display standard, since this is a monitor and not a TV, so that's not the issue. Conspiracy?
Eurogamer spoke to Sony about the delay, but was unable to ascertain a reason, or a new ETA for the device. We don't think there's a different display standard, since this is a monitor and not a TV, so that's not the issue. Conspiracy?
Reader Comments (23)
Posted: Nov 22nd 2011 8:03PM The Cole Train said
Definitely a conspiracy
Posted: Nov 22nd 2011 8:13PM (Unverified) said
Just based on the small number of reviews on places like Amazon.com, it seems many of the displays are shipping defectively. It comes down to minor issues as finger prints on the glass from the factory, to more advanced manufacturing defects as dead pixels, scratches and dust behind the glass and displays just "blowing" after a day or two of use.
I actually have one of these displays and mind has all of the errors except random death. I will likely have it exchanged, but I want to make sure that Sony fixes the issues on their end prior to doing so.
I actually have one of these displays and mind has all of the errors except random death. I will likely have it exchanged, but I want to make sure that Sony fixes the issues on their end prior to doing so.
Posted: Nov 23rd 2011 7:21AM LEONLEONLEON said
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Early adopters really get shat on all the time dont they? Ugh! :(
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Early adopters really get shat on all the time dont they? Ugh! :(
Posted: Nov 23rd 2011 11:59AM (Unverified) said
@Boomzilla:
It does not have a TV tuner, but it can accept 2 HDMI HDCP signals, 1 component or 1 composite video signal. So if you have a cable or satellite box, then the display will work fine.
The biggest issues with the display is that when using it as a monitor, you will not get 120Hz (it is locked at 60Hz), 3D is done at 1080p/24Hz (not 60Hz), and if you properly calibrate the black levels, the screen has major ghosting artifacts and moving objects will flicker and push green when the light level is low (which is most of the time playing games like Skyrim or Arkham Asylum). You can increase the brightness to compensate, but then blacks will be majorly gray.
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It does not have a TV tuner, but it can accept 2 HDMI HDCP signals, 1 component or 1 composite video signal. So if you have a cable or satellite box, then the display will work fine.
The biggest issues with the display is that when using it as a monitor, you will not get 120Hz (it is locked at 60Hz), 3D is done at 1080p/24Hz (not 60Hz), and if you properly calibrate the black levels, the screen has major ghosting artifacts and moving objects will flicker and push green when the light level is low (which is most of the time playing games like Skyrim or Arkham Asylum). You can increase the brightness to compensate, but then blacks will be majorly gray.
Posted: Nov 22nd 2011 8:55PM Senor Whopper said
i would of bought that tv with uc3
Posted: Nov 23rd 2011 12:00PM (Unverified) said
@Senor Whopper:
GameSpot was bundling Uncharted 3 with the PlayStation Monitor last week. Don't know if they still are.
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GameSpot was bundling Uncharted 3 with the PlayStation Monitor last week. Don't know if they still are.
Posted: Nov 22nd 2011 9:02PM jph89 said
Funny question I know but I'm not into the 3D scene(have a 3DS but thats more so just for the next generation of Nintendo portables), so I didn't read too much into this before. Can this be used as a TV or is it just a display for PS3?
Posted: Nov 22nd 2011 10:06PM King Johngie the Fourth said
@jph89
It's a display, like a computer monitor. It can't pick up over the air tv signals, and there isn't a port for the cable chord thing (don't know what it's called). It has one component cable port, and two HDMI ports, so it'll work with whatever uses those.
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It's a display, like a computer monitor. It can't pick up over the air tv signals, and there isn't a port for the cable chord thing (don't know what it's called). It has one component cable port, and two HDMI ports, so it'll work with whatever uses those.
Posted: Nov 22nd 2011 11:19PM SuperWoody64 said
@King Johngie the Fourth
So it has no tuner. The c(h)ord? you're talking about is coaxial cable.
I totally don't see the appeal in this thing, you can get 2 32" lcds for the same price and not worry about anyone seeing your game.
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So it has no tuner. The c(h)ord? you're talking about is coaxial cable.
I totally don't see the appeal in this thing, you can get 2 32" lcds for the same price and not worry about anyone seeing your game.
Posted: Nov 22nd 2011 10:27PM nevin1 said
they should of went with a 32 "
Posted: Nov 23rd 2011 12:23AM (Unverified) said
@nevin1 or even better buy a sony bravia that has the 3d technology, you don't need to buy one of these.
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Posted: Nov 23rd 2011 8:02AM smashed763 said
Does the sony bravia do dual play? Does sony bravia come with 3d glasses with the option of setting to horizontal only or vertical only? I don't think anyone knows what this tv actually does... but 23 inch is definitely too small, I have a 50 in the living room and 42 in the bedroom... and I wish they were both bigger
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Posted: Nov 23rd 2011 1:25AM Galgomite said
Did they pay someone to design that box art?
Posted: Nov 23rd 2011 9:59AM AFATALERR0R said
Playstation and delay go hand in hand.
Posted: Nov 23rd 2011 5:01PM Mad said
Didn't realise it didn't have a TV tuner. Pre order cancelled!
Sony please make sure you use the delay time to put in a Freeview HD tuner if your gonna sell it in the UK.
Sony please make sure you use the delay time to put in a Freeview HD tuner if your gonna sell it in the UK.
Posted: Nov 24th 2011 8:01AM Scummer said
I really like the idea of full screen multiplayer - the dual play. Full screen co-op or versus would be fun and would get past the problem of the other person glancing at your side of the split screen to see where you are on a map.
Can they not just make that part of the HDMI standard if it isn't already and then sell horizontal and vertical glasses to the new active glasses standard? Or universal ones that allow you to switch the polarity of the lenses so you can switch between 3D or dual play?
There are bigger and better displays out there, and it would a shame to see the dual play idea disappear due to issues with this screen.
Whilst we are on the subject, surely it is time that Kinect and the Playstation Camera picked up on a gamer's glasses so that the POV for 3D gaming can reflect your head movements as per those awesome tech demos...
Can they not just make that part of the HDMI standard if it isn't already and then sell horizontal and vertical glasses to the new active glasses standard? Or universal ones that allow you to switch the polarity of the lenses so you can switch between 3D or dual play?
There are bigger and better displays out there, and it would a shame to see the dual play idea disappear due to issues with this screen.
Whilst we are on the subject, surely it is time that Kinect and the Playstation Camera picked up on a gamer's glasses so that the POV for 3D gaming can reflect your head movements as per those awesome tech demos...
Posted: Dec 6th 2011 2:53PM SenseCommon said
They're probably delaying it to address the Ghosting/Crosstalk/double image/whatever you want to call it issue that Panasonic fixed with their 3d tvs.
