DirecTV 3D Channels

HDNet, Fox Sports, CBS and others will be broadcasting 3D television within a year.

3D Television channels represent the next major advance in television viewing. While music videos and in-home movies will benefit from the availability of 3D, network operators such as DirecTV are placing a great deal of value in 3D Sports channels such as ESPN 3D. From football to the X-Games, 3D television could add a level of realism never before experienced from the comfort of your couch.

Reported at CES 2010 these new DirecTV 3D Channels coming within the year. The channels will be accessible through a free firmware update coming in Q2 2010, but will require 3D HDTVs.http://gizmodo.com/5441916/directv-launching-3-dedicated-3d-hd-channels-this-year Broadbandtvews.com reports that this initiative is being sponsored by Panasonic, earning them branding on all DirecTV 3D channels for one year.http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2010/01/07/panasonic-to-sponsor-3-directv-3d-channels/

Features and Functions

When the new software launches, DirecTV will offer a 24/7 3D PPV focusing on movies, documentaries and other programming, a 24/7 3D On Demand channel and a free 3D sampler demo channel to subscribers. This news brings the number of announced 3D channels up to five after the previously announced ESPN and Discovery channels.http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2010/01/07/panasonic-to-sponsor-3-directv-3d-channels/ All programs being offered by DirecTV will be in HD 3D and are reported to meet the new 3D standards being implemented by major TV manufacturers. This is all being made possible by a new DirecTV satellite that goes live in March 2010.http://hdguru.com/directv-to-launch-a-3d-channel-hd-guru-exclusive/1201/comment-page-1/#comment-46304