ELSA 3D REVELATOR GLASSES

Introduction:

For a few years now, gamers of all types, whether they are console, arcade, or computer gamers, have been trying to find games which simulate reality (3D mainly) as best as possible. In essence, 3D graphics is based on a large group of tricks and techniques which try to fool your eyes and brain into believing that the screen you are looking at is really a 3D scene. Unfortunately for developers, tje brain is quite smarter than one might suspect and can easily discern a fake scene from a real one. There is only so much that we can do with the screen, and there is only so many effects that we can add to that screen to ad to the reality of it. BUT, fortunately there is another option. Ever been to an arcade hall? Probably. Well there is most often one game there which costs a lot, hooks you up to some goggles a huge set of headphones, and sets you down in a nice comfy chair. Many of us know of it as Virtual Reality and it works off the principles of incorporating ALL of the bodies senses and immersing it as much as possible to create the effect of reality. 3D glasses (or VR goggles) are one of the key components to this gaming rig, and rightly so are the most important things which developers have tried to give to consumers.

Computer hardware manufacturers originally put off of the idea of 3D glasses because of many deficiencies in the technology at that time. At the time we lacked affordable LCD's which could support refresh rates high enough to do away the amazingly mind numbing flicker of cheap 3D glasses. Actually for quite a while we lacked even the technology to produce an LCD which could fit in our hands, let alone one that would site comfortably on one's head.

But now things are different. We have the capability to produce amazingly small, and high quality LCD's at affordable prices. Not only does the technology exist, but now there is actually a market for such computer novelties. Companies such as Metabyte and now ELSA are hoping that these glasses will not be mere novelties, but integral parts of a gamers 3D system. Yes, there are some kinks to be worked out, but I am sure that 3D Glasses will have a larger role as the technology develops and developers start giving better support.

Features:

The ELSA 3D REVELATOR Glasses allow a simulation of 3D that is quite different from regular gameplay, and may be a boon for gamers everywhere. Here are the specs on the 3D REVELATOR:

 

Can be played with just about any Direct3D games without a patch

140MHz maximum shutter speed

High-quality LCD shutter covering the full field of vision

Full color in the game, 16 or 32-bit

Lightweight, cordless infrared technology

Can be used with ERAZOR II, ERAZOR III, or WINNER II

Up to 4 corded glasses can be used at the same time, or an unlimited number of infrared glasses

As you can see, the Revelator is quite a powerful addition to the Erazor and Winner lines, however, I do not know how important the four glasses combination can be, but I am sure it would be quite interesting.

Next page: Technology and Benefits

Type:
ELSA's 3D REVELATOR Glasses

Developer:
ELSA

Requirements:

Pentium 90 Mhz (higher recommend)

Erazor II/III or Winner II

Monitor supporting 100Mhz refresh and above (recommended)

Power:
89%

Usability:
81%

Price:
85%
(bundled with Erazor and Winner cards)

Innovation:
95%

Overall Grade:
91%