ESPN IS GOING 3D
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 -- 10:14 AM
The sports network will launch ESPN 3D on June 11 with a World Cup soccer match, creating what it says will be the first all three-dimensional television network to the home. ESPN 3D expects to showcase at least 85 live sporting events during the first year. There will be no re-runs at first, so when there's no 3D event, the network will be dark. Other events planned for 3D broadcast: the Summer X Games , NBA games, college basketball and college football. ESPN is committing to the 3D network through June 2011. To get it though, you'll need a more expensive 3D-capable television such as those that industry heavyweights will show off this week in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Viewers also must don special 3D glasses. You may need a new set-top box to watch 3D. It's unclear if you'll have to pay a premium. ESPN says it expects deals with distributors will be in place prior to launch. Gary Shapiro is CEO of Consumer Electronics Association, he says the ESPN 3D announcement parallels where HDTV was six years ago.Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.