British Sky Broadcasting has announced that it will launch Sky 3D, Europe’s first dedicated 3D TV channel, this April. As part of the final preparations for this ground-breaking launch, Sky will preview the new service with a world first this Sunday (31 January), becoming the first TV company anywhere to broadcast a live 3D TV sports event to a public audience.
The English Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester United will be covered in 3D and broadcast over the Sky platform to selected pubs around the UK and Ireland, with their customers becoming the first audiences anywhere in the world to experience live Premier League in 3D.
on Jan 28th, 2010 at 21:30
thats not the only news sky gave out today
as later in the year all sky +HD users will get the 3D channel aswell
also as of today if you join SKY TV you would get a sky + HD box as standard
on Jan 29th, 2010 at 09:04
I have read elsewhere that just 9 public house will take part in this trial at the weekend. Personally, I would like to see more HD content before we go all crossed eyed over 3D.
on Jan 29th, 2010 at 15:21
David, it’s true that sky + HD boxes are ready for 3D, but you will still need to invest in a new TV set to take advantage of it, or as Sky puts it “you simply need to buy any new 3D TV….”. I haven’t seen any prices for these sets, the first of which is due mid-2010.