Sky will launch Europe’s first 3D television channel with the Manchester United vs Chelsea Premier League game on April 3rd. Sky have also confirmed that five other premier league games along with the Football League play-off finals will be screened before May 2010.
The Sky 3D channel will only initially only be available to pubs and clubs who have signed up for the service. The broadcaster has said that there are around 1000 pubs and clubs who have signed-up for the service so far. The 3D TV channel will be available to residential homes later on in the year through the Sky+HD channel.
Fortunately for 3D television owners, the service will be compatible with all major 3D TV manufacturers. Any 3D enabled TV set will be able to receive 3D pictures as long as it is connected to a Sky+HD set-top box.
Brian Lenz, Sky’s director of product design and development, said: “Whether active or passive, Sky 3D will be compatible with all 3D TVs sold by the leading TV manufacturers, so consumers will be able to enjoy 3D free from any confusion over formats or compatibility.
This is good news for anybody thinking of purchasing a Samsung 3D TV, Sony 3D TV or LG 3D TV sets as these are all set for a UK release in the next few months.
Along with sport, the Sky channel will also broadcast films and documentaries in 3D.
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