Sport in 3D – Sport Channel Set for UK Launch
Posted by admin on Jan 29, 2010
BSkyB have officially announced that it will launch the UK’s first 3D television channel next year.
The new channel will offer a broad selection of the best available 3D programming, which is expected to a selection of sporting events.
It will be broadcast across Sky’s existing HD service and be available via current Sky+HD set-top boxes. However, to watch in 3D, customers will also require a new ‘3D Ready’ TV, which are expected to be on sale in the UK next year.
To view television in 3D, users will also be required to wear polarising 3D glasses similar to the type used in popular 3D cinemas.
“3D is a genuinely ‘seeing is believing’ experience, making TV come to life as never before,” says Brian Sullivan, Managing Director of Sky’s Customer Group.
“Just like the launch of digital, Sky+ and HD, this is latest step in our commitment to innovating for customers.”