Virtual Fx Converter 2D to 3D Stereoscopic Viewing (CRT TV required)

by eDimensional

Product Features

• Plug and Play Setup
• Converts any ordinary video into Stereoscopic 3D
• Works with VCRs, DVD Players, Cable TV and Gaming Systems
• Enjoy 3D Digital, Special Effects at Home!

Product Details

• ASIN: B0006HJII2
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,608 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Experience eye popping 3D using field sequential 3D DVD sources or convert any 2D to content to 3D! Please note, this unit REQUIRES a CRT TV (a "tube" type set) LCD, plasma and HDTVs WILL NOT WORK due to the random refresh rate.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars An average guy, August 23, 2005

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Marcus Alonzo Allen (Stuttgart, Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Virtual Fx Converter 2D to 3D Stereoscopic Viewing (CRT TV required) (Video Game)

To the point...I like electronics and gadgets so I take great pride in my home theater first of all. I bought this 3D Converter after I went to an IMAX Theater and experienced real 3D. I knew what I ordered wouldn't be like the IMAX Theater but I thought it would be something like a smaller version, but it wasn't really. Certain parts of movies and games give off a 3D effect, but for the most part 3D effect is minimal and its pretty hard to see if you wear prescription glasses...I had to put my prescription glasses on over the 3D glasses just so I could see the screen clearly. The video games look ok but they aren't even very 3D. I bought specific 3D movies that were supposedly impressive with this converter and I wasn't impressed at all. Another downside to this converter is that it doesn't work on projector tv's and other new styles that have come out...it only works on tv's with the CRT(cathode ray tube), which is the regular tv's that aren't flat screen or LCD, Plasma, etc. I can't upgrade my television or I'll lose my use of the 3D converter. All together, its a neat gadget but its not worth $130.00 at all, and its definately not an IMAX-like experience for me, but I only own a 29 inch Sony Trinitron. Good luck...

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars VirtualFX 2D to 3D TV Converter Box with Wireless Glasses, March 7, 2005

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Country26 "Bernie" (Sidney, KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Virtual Fx Converter 2D to 3D Stereoscopic Viewing (CRT TV required) (Video Game)

I guess I had to be the first guinea pig on this exciting gadget. First to say on the initial hookup was a little challenge even though its a simple hookup. After I had it hookedup, I tried a regular DVD - Beverly Hillbillies - Movie, changed to ACTION MOVIE MODE and it had a somewhat 3D dimensional, with alot of glass shuttering, making it a little hard to get a good focus on the tv objects. After a few attempts with other movies, it had the same somewhat 3D dimensional as the first movie. I sampled 2 of the 3D movies that was included and had a great improvement, so my thinking is it would have to have 3D movies to get the full 3D Dimensional effect. Which Edimensional claims its for regular movies as well, but I think that is a mis judgement call. After I was done sampling all the movies, I hooked up my XBox game system and "WOW" it was a great improvement, so if you would like VFX for console games, then you may be impressed with this VFX TV converter, but for regular movie maniacs like myself, I feel that you would be dissatisfied as I am with this product. But I feel they are on the right track in bringing a whole new movie experience in the near future, but not at the present or on this product that they claim to have done the impossible. SO the summary of my review is that if you are a gamer and have a CRT 36" or smaller TV you would be impressed with the 3D effects for games, but for movie freaks, wait til they upgrade this product. I'm sure it won't be too long in the near future. I hope this helps...

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, whole new video game experience!, March 23, 2005

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Nathan Newman "Nate" (PBG, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Virtual Fx Converter 2D to 3D Stereoscopic Viewing (CRT TV required) (Video Game)

All I have to say is WOW, this product really makes a huge difference when playing need for speed, ghost recon and most of my other XBOX and PS2 titles. The hookup was easy, just uses regular composite cables, and you're gaming in 3D in no time. Some movies were better than others. Star Wars was awesome in 3D, but some of the slower, dramatic movies weren't as great. I recommend turning of the lights in the room, that really minimizes any flicker. The one downside is no projection screen TVs, so I can't use it on my 56". Overall, very glad I made the purchase.