Sony - PlayStation 3D Display Bundle

It's been hyped since it was announced at E3 earlier this year... the PlayStation 3D Display. Is it worth the hype? And more importantly, is it worth your hard-earned dollars? Let's take a look. From the second you pull open the box you'll notice one thing, this display is sleek, and I mean really sleek. It's quite compact, super thin, and super light. Putting it together is a snap, as the base easily snaps onto the display itself, with only two screws that don't even require a screwdriver. Just don't expect to hang this set on a wall, as it's not currently designed for it. Next comes the hook-up. The AC adapter for the display comes separately, and is quite easy to secure into the set. The PlayStation 3D display has, for the most part, everything the modern gamer/viewer needs. Two HDMI ports, and 1 set of ports for component cables are easily located on the right side, out of sight. It's fairly easy to hide the wires for whatever you have plugged into the display, as the ports are situated inwards a bit. There's also a headphone jack which complements the set nicely when it comes to late night gaming and viewing sessions. One fairly large setback, at least for some, may be the absence of a coaxial cable input/TV tuner. As I was setting the display up, I looked around the back for a good 5 minutes, thinking that I was just too blind to find it, but no, there are no coaxial inputs for this display. Because after-all, Sony never referred to this as TV set, only a display, so make sure you're aware of this. Now, the advertisements do state that you can plug a cable box into the display via the component cable ports, but those component-enabled boxes are normally only available in the main room of a house (at least in Comcast's case), with their smaller counterparts in other rooms only capable of coaxial output. For those in college, or those in smaller rooms or apartments who have their own cable box with component-out, this is great, but for the younger folks out there, or those using the display in alternate rooms, this can prove to be rather bothersome if you were expecting a TV tuner. There is also no remote control, which may also prove to be an inconvenience for some, though any Sony TV remote will work for the set's most basic functions. Now let's take a look at the meat and potatoes of this review... video and sound quality. Upon turning on the display, you'll notice that it comes on fast, really fast, we're talking 2-3 seconds, with no waiting for warm-up required. The PlayStation 3, the system I used for this review, and my primary entertainment medium of choice, recognized the display via the HDMI cable instantly, and only required a confirmation that I wanted to use the new resolution settings. With a quick tap of the 'X' button, my PlayStation 3 welcomed me in, and the XMB (Xross Media Bar) never looked sexier. The picture was absolutely phenomenal, definitely top-tier, and I've seen a lot of the high-end HD sets from makers like Samsung and SHARP, so that's saying something. The display is capable of reaching resolutions of up to 1080p, so you're certainly not missing anything. There are several preset video modes, along with a custom mode. I opted for the dynamic preset mode, along with a warmer picture. Now, one can't possibly judge the visual quality of this set based on a mere menu, so I went on a tirade, throwing in some of the most visually appealing titles in the PS3's library. Everything from Gran Turismo 5, to Uncharted 3 and beyond were tested and, needless to say, everything looked brilliant. Everything from the gorgeously vivid picture, to the refresh rate (240hz) was superb, the only downside was the display's size. Coming in at a mere 24", you have to get up pretty darn close if you want to actually see all the detail that this set is displaying in HD, and this can lead to some eye-strain, which is yet another reason why this set was designed for smaller rooms and, ideally, dorms and bedrooms. However, the visuals were still beautiful, regardless of the game or video, and had me thinking just how good this would look had Sony opted for a larger version of the display. Next came the 3D portion, which turned out much better than I had anticipated. The display comes with a pair of active-shutter 3D glasses, and MotorStorm: Apocalypse. The glasses, if you've never dealt with them, come with a USB cable, and can be charged directly from the PS3, or other USB power source. I first decided to give Gran Turismo 5 a go with the glasses, and then moved on to Uncharted 3. The visuals were quite impressive, and the 3D capabilities really did add a sense of depth to the action. The only downside, at least for folks like me, is that if your vision is good, then your eyes can't really decide what to focus on. Additionally, if the 3D effect is turned up too high, eye-strain can really start to kick in, even if you're up close. I eventually moved onto MotorStorm: Apocalypse, and the 3D effects in that game are phenomenal, as you can tell that Sony really pushed the feature hard in that game. Rain feels like it's hitting your glasses, debris is flying everywhere... it's a frantic free-for-all, and is quite awesome. 3D will be hit-or-miss for most, but if it doesn't effect your eyes in a negative way, you'll more than likely love it. Now on to the SimulView portion of the review. If you're not familiar with it, SimulView allows two players with 3D glasses to play a two-player game and, instead of dealing with a split screen view, each player actually gets a full-screen view, as if each were playing in single-player mode. Having tried this with MotorStorm: Apocalypse, I can honestly say that this is one of the more redeeming qualities about the active-shutter glasses, as this feature works darn near flawlessly. Now, each player doesn't see 3D, they see HD, but that's still fine, because the 3D can sometimes be a distraction. So if you've been wondering if SimulView is a gimmick, it's really not. The image comes in clear, and the only time you ever see ghosting from the other player is if you're standing directly to the side of the TV, and no one is going to be that far to the side. With the video down, let's take a look at the audio. The PlayStation 3D display can definitely get loud, really loud, but that doesn't mean that you're always going to get pristine sound either. The specs for the display boast about the subwoofer located in the back of the unit, but the subwoofer is only 5 watts, and is near non-existent when you try to pump up the bass. There are several preset sound options, but I've found the default (0 treble, 0 bass) setting to work out the best, as any real increase in bass tends to distort the sound a bit, creating a bit of a "jarring" sound when the volume is increased. With the treble and base at the default level, the sound is actually quite good. Luckily, the PS3 has the option for multi-audio out, so you can add in a surround sound system or other alternate audio source if you prefer. All-in-all, Sony's effort to bring HD/3D to the masses in this pint-sized package seems to have been a good one, as this set is of high quality and versatile enough to work with a cable box, game console, and laptop. If you're looking for something to replace your main, larger television, then this 24" display probably won't be for you. However, if you're a gamer or media buff who has limited space, or a desktop set-up, then the PlayStation 3D display is ideal. The quality is fantastic, the video performance is superb and, despite the few drawbacks, this display really has a lot going for it, especially for the viewer on a budget. Pros: [ + ] Beautiful, seamless design [ + ] Superior video quality, with simple, easy-to-navigate menus [ + ] 1080p HD + 3D support [ + ] Piece of cake to set-up [ + ] Includes 3D glasses and MotorStorm: Apocalypse [ + ] Space-saving, compact size [ + ] Lightweight [ + ] Syncs up seamlessly with a PlayStation 3 [ + ] Doubles as high-end HD computer monitor Cons: [ - ] No coaxial input/TV tuner [ - ] Not wall-mountable [ - ] No remote included [ - ] Initial set-up only comes with 1 pair of 3D glasses [ - ] Sound performance, while decent, is lacking in the bass area Give or take: [ +/- ] 3D may not appeal to all viewers [ +/- ] Screen is gorgeous, but suffers from glare when bright lights are on [ +/- ] Depending on the room, screen size may/may not be too small [ +/- ] While sound performance is lacking, many probably won't have a problem with it

If you want to experience 3D without paying to much for it, then this is an excellent starting point I think. The price is the the best part for what you get. In the box HDMI cable, 1 pair of 3D glasses, and 1 PS3 3D game, all included plus the monitor FULL HD 1080P. The monitor has a brilliant 24" screen in 3D, it also has 3 different settings that can be adjusted to your liking, Sound is ok considering the fact the monitor is very slim. I play MW3 on it a lot and I hook up my laptop to it via HDMI it has 2 inputs (hdmi) viewing angle is descent but is best when you seat directly in front. Best use is for gaming and watching blue rays, 3D is just mind blowing. then only thing i didn't try was the dual screen on 3d cuz i only have 1 pair of 3d glasses but everything else was just mind blowing except the sound but I don't mind cuz I hooked up a set of speakers to this monitor and I enjoy it a whole lot. I travel a lot with it I just grab it and go because is very portable and easy to hook up. I've had it for about a month now and the image is still great. Thanks Best Buy.

Got this as a Monitor for my PC and Ended Up as an extra Gaming TV also am always multitasking and Ive notice that its easier for me to play Call of Duty and other Shooters in this Screen rather than my Huge TV. Plus Its a great help when am working on multiple programs because its bigger than my previous monitor I have my computer and a Switch that Switches from My big TV to this and switches my ps3 and xbox. and in between. In Anycase I love this screen

I was on the fence about purchasing this display for a while now but I finally convinced myself to buy it. I read a lot of reviews and comments for this product so I have heard all of the pros and cons. In my opinion, I think this display is best suited for consumers who are looking for a computer monitor and have ps3s. The quality is great for gaming and watching movies and the screen is a great size for your computer. The display also looks unique compared to your typical computer monitor and has built in speakers and a sub woofer. While the speakers are not amazing or mind blowing, it's still a nice addition. Do not judge the size of the screen in a large store as it will look smaller due to the large space. When I unboxed it in my room, I was surprised and it looked bigger than I expected. A lot of the flaws are minor to me and I can easily overlook them. For ex. the glare of the glossy screen (like a psp), the buttons on the back of the display w/ no remote, if you have a big head the 3D glasses may be a tight fit, and the size. If any of these things are a huge concern for you I would not recommend this product. This should NOT be used as a primary TV in a living room and don't expect to invite a group of friends over and watch movies on this display. The size is just not big enough and is difficult to view if you are not in your chair directly in front of it. This unit is great if you are looking for an individual product, not something you will share with a crowd of people. The 3D is great and Simulview works well. At the end of the day, this product does exactly what I expected and was not disappointed. If you go in aware of the minor flaws and are still interested, you will not regret this purchase.

I was unsure about this product. I wanted a 3D tv or something to give the 3D display. I already have several good larger tvs however and really wasn't ready to throw any of those out. Something of this size however allows you to find room for it. Hooking it up was a learning curve actually. You need to run the PS3 on a tv to select the HDMI setting, then it'll see the HDMI and 3D display. It might sound like something obvious but it doesn't tell you this in the instructions. I don't think you should have to have a whole separate tv to select a setting then hook it up to the display. Another issue is that it doesn't back mount on a wall mount. Sony decided to make you use the stand only. I'm rigging up something to work and it's not hard to do to make it work on a wall mount if you have the tools to do it, but really you shouldn't have to do it. That was sort of a bad feature to find out. Over all though, with the few flaws, it's not bad at the sale price I got. I don't think it's worth the full original price. I think I would have returned it if I paid the original $499. But at Best Buy's sale price of $299 I'll keep it and have lots of fun with it. For now you won't find anything better at the price point.

I read several reviews stating that this display would shut off and not work after only a couple of weeks presenting a "red light of death". I have to say, those individuals should not own anything that runs on electricity. It's a shame that they even posted reviews. The display has an auto shut-off feature when it does not detect an input signal. It is quick, so if your using it as a monitor for your PC and your PC is set to hibernate, be sure to wake your computer up before turning on the display or it will immediately shut off again (and display the "I'm turned off now" red light -- not a red light of death). Once your PC is awake, turn on the display and it will recognize the signal without any problems. Make sure the display is set to the proper input signal -- it doesn't have an auto search feature either. If your PC is set to INPUT1 and the display was last used to watch a movie with INPUT2. When you turn on the display it will default to INPUT2. If your DVD player is off and there is not signal to the display, it will automatically shut off. Be sure to change it to INPUT1 for PC and you'll be in business. This display has excellent quality. It detects just about every type of 3D content available automatically and also has the ability to manually adjust for SBS and TB 3D options. This is a great feature for viewing YouTube or other online 3D content. It has several preset settings for video and audio. The image is incredibly sharp and crisp and the contrast is amazing! The picture quality is bar-none. Considering it's 1080p at 24", it's hard not to be amazed. The audio is very lacking and the presumed built-in subwoofer is a joke. The fact that Sony even mentions it has a built-in subwoofer is an embarassment to the company's judgment for sound quality. I highly recommend this product as a PC monitor for 3D content and daily use, as well as movies and games. It is great for 3D movies, but the 24" size requires you sit fairly close to it for a "big screen" experience which can be difficult for multiple viewers. 3D & 2D gaming are, simply put, awesome! It is a great monitor that just works and does everything very well with the exception of the sound. Sound is fair, but disappointing. Plug in a sound bar with an external subwoofer to enhance the sound for movies and games and you'll be very pleased!

I will break up the review into 4 Parts: Intro, Pros, Cons, Conclusion. Intro: After reading a lot of reviews that state that the Monitor will start to break after a few weeks, I was hesitant to buy it. However, after almost 2 months without any problems, I can positively say that this Monitor is durable. Also, with the price drop to below $200, it is hard to stay away from this product. Pros: 1. Price - Very economicle considering this was meant fo sell for $499 and most other 3dHD Monitors are almost twice it's current price 2. Great 1080p quality with 240Hz refresh rate - No Lag, even during the fastest sequences 3. 3D - Not the best, but definitely produces high quality 3D images 4. Bundle - Comes with an HDMI Cable, 3D Glasses, and PS3 Game 5. No Console Lag - No input lag from consoles or controller lag 6. 2 HDMI ports - most HD Monitors that I have come across only seems to have 1 Cons 1. NO REMOTE - I understand that this is a Monitor and they normally don't come with a remote, but considering that Sony sells a Playstation remote for $15, it would have been nice if they threw that into the bundle 2. Poor Sound Quality - In my opinion, the sound quality coming from the built in speakers are not the greatest and produce somewhat mediocre audio. Conclusion: In the end, this is an AMAZING 3dHD Monitor. The form factor definitely shows that it is a Playstation product and stands out from other HD Monitors. Also, with an HDMI Cable and 3D Glasses included, you can start enjoying the experience right out of the box, while other HD Monitors require you to buy them separately. This is a great product, that with the right care, will last a long time. I definitely recommend this product to everyone in search of an Amazing and Affordable HD Monitor.

I have seen many reviews about the display that i was relying on when debating if I should buy the Playstation display. I ended up getting the display to see how good it really is. I was very impressed with the display. The display runs at 240hz and supports 3D which it does really well. I tested out the 3D and the 3D is perfect with no issues. I also use this display as a second monitor for my computer which is what puts more value into the monitor. I've seen reviews complain about the size of the display for the price with comparisons to TV's that cost a little bit more that has 3D. The main things that this display has over TV's that cost a little bit more is 3D at 240hz and Simuview which allows gamers to eliminate the need for split-screen local multiplayer by giving each player his own full-screen view in a two-player game. The display is great for a small room which is what I assume Sony is pushing to sell these displays to that market. The display comes with an HDMI cable and motorstorm Apocalypse and a pair of 3D glasses. I bought this monitor at best buy and got 1/2 off a second pair of glasses. The only downside I have for the display is that it comes with no remote and I could not find any information on which remote controls are compatible. I ended up buying the new official playstation remote control which works with the display and my ps3 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+Media/Blu-ray+Disc+Remote+Control+for+PlayStation+3/3837168.p?id=1218434784546&skuId=3837168&st=playstation%20remote&cp=1&lp=3