We thought it was pretty cheesy when cable operators broadcast The Masters in frame compatible side by side 3D without updating the set-top boxes, which forced users to manually select the format with their 3DTV’s remote, but this is much worse. Today DirecTV started rolling out an update so its H21 and HR21 (and higher) receivers were 3D aware, but left the first generation H.264 HD receivers out. So instead of forcing customers to manually select side by side 3D, they have to upgrade their receiver. We’re sure there are other benefits to the upgrade, like a 3D guide or something, and other features the latest hardware offers, but still. The other item of concern is that the set-top does check to make sure your 3DTV is up to the challenge and we’ve heard some rumors that this functionality only works with Panasonic 3DTVs. Hopefully that proves to be just a rumor, but if it isn’t, we’re sure we’ll hear from Samsung owners when the World Cup kicks off in 3D on June 11th.
DirecTV rolls out 3D upgrade for newer set-tops, older ones left in the cold originally appeared on Engadget HD on Wed, 26 May 2010 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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