25,000 3D TV Sets Sold In May 2010

25,000 3D ready TVs were sold by the end of May. This is only the first month that 3D TVs have been available in Europe.

This number is not that significant when campared to the 252 million TVs which are set to be sold this year worldwide, but it is important to remember that there is currently a lack of 3D content and the technology is still very new.

The figures were presented at GfK’s annual Consumer Electronic Conference who noted that “almost every notable manufacturer” is offering 3D in some shape or form.

It does seem however that gamers will soon be swapping 2D for 3D, if the Consumer Electronics Association has anything to do with it.

A study has shown that two-thirds (64 percent) of those who are interested in buying a 3D TV are games enthusiasts, with 27 per cent saying they will buy a 3D-capable display within a year.

“Like with 3DTV, HDTV and other innovative technologies, consumers will need to experience a 3D video game to truly appreciate the experience,” explained Ben Arnold, CEA’s senior research analyst.

“Manufacturers, retailers and game publishers will have to partner to offer more demonstrations and consumer education so prospective buyers can experience gameplay and other features of a 3D gaming device.”

Sony revealed at this year’s E3 expo the first 3D titles which will be released on the PS3.

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