We did a post a while back about the Sony Playstation’s 3D firmware update. More news from Sony confirms that they are investing heavily into the world of 3D. According to a presentation made by European Sony executive Mike Hawking, 3D Blu-ray support will be added to the PlayStation 3 in a firmware upgrade this September, and support for 3D YouTube will come within the next 12 months. You’ll eventually be able to use the console to show off photos taken with 3D cameras, too.

CVG quoted Hawking saying that the PS3 already has all the hardware it needs to handle 3D games and videos thanks to its compatibility with the HDMI 1.4 connection. The console can detect the size and 3D hardware in any TV it’s connected to, so it can be adapted to support most new 3D technologies with simple software or firmware updates.

Rival Microsoft hasn’t announced any plans to go 3D with the rival Xbox 360 console, but the hand-held Nintendo 3DS has a screen that shows 3D images without requiring the player to wear special glasses.

A lot of people are talking about the potential of 3D in the market place, for Sony I think it makes sense considering the investment they have made into 3D TV’s. The more cool 3D content that is out there the more reason to buy a Sony 3D TV, and the more revenue for Sony. I am not totally convinced that this is the future of TV and Gaming. I think it can be cool to watch some movies in 3D for example Avatar, but for day to day programs and YouTube clips, 3D seems over rated.

(via @Mashable)