3D - such a deal?

In an effort to thwart customer perception that 3D is overpriced, and to prove that 3D will take off much sooner than HDTV did, retailer Best Buy and Sony have come up with a great bundle offering.
The Sony KDL-HX800 46" LED HD 3D Edge-Lit 240hz flat panel tv, 2 pairs of glasses, sync bar, and complete 1000 watt surround sound home theater system (BDV-E57) featuring
an internet connected blu-ray player with links to Netflix, Pandora, You Tube, Facebook,Twitter and a few other media providers is bundled and waiting.

Including a sound system is a very smart move imo since 3D bluray audio signals can't be recognized or passed on by just any audio unit. Oh and by the way, special HDMI cables are also required. Sony of course points out that although a 3D Bravia Tv and PS3 are the perfect match, adding a Sony Home Theater system is truly icing on the cake.

Getting back to the bundle - a couple of free 3D movies (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Imax Deep Sea 3D are thrown in. As are two 3D PS3 game demos (MotorStorm Pacific Rift and Pain) and 2 full 3D games (Wipeout HD and Super Stardust HD).

Lastly, in-home set up is included..all for $2429.99. Oh and might I mention, 36 months interest free payments.

Im not completely sure about 3D tv yet and my feelings toward Sony are no secret.

That being said - I really like this commercial

As of today, the following 3D channel lineup/content is available:

Direct Tv -

Channel 103 n3D™ Powered by Panasonic
Channel 104 DIRECTV Cinema in 3D (Pay Per View)
Channel 105 DIRECTV on DEMAND in 3D1
Channel 106 ESPN 3D

Call 1-800-DirectTv for updated service offerings


Comcast -

ESPN 3D
Comcast 3D Event channel

Call 1-800-COMCAST 3D programming and channel info in your area


Available 3D Movies:

3D Movie list courtesy of 3dguytv

Available 3D Games:

Super StarDust HD
WipeOut HD
MotorStorm Apocalypse
Killzone 3
Crysis 2
Gran Turismo 5
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