There are not many who know that the first 3D dedicated channel was ESPN 3D. In the race to enable a model to have 3D-capablity, it is very important to see if the Company and the device support 2D performance as well.

When investing in a 3D-capable model, a very common question that everyone comes across is, if the content is worth the high price.

It would be wrong to call 3D movies a new invention, as a number of such titles have already made their way into the DVD or Blu-ray.

To take full advantage of the official 'Blu-ray 3D' format that has been permitted by the Blu-ray Disc Association, one needs to have all the necessary hardware in place.

These hardware demands include an active-shutter 3D glass, a new 3D Blu-ray player, together with a new 3D HDTV.

Several Companies like LG, Panasonic, Sony and Samsung have now started offering 3D Blu-ray players at an affordable cost.

Though, almost all the Blu-ray 3D discs have now been made official, but the weigh down is that you can have them only if you first get a 3D hardware.

With high-profile 3D theatrical hits like the Toy Story 3, Shrek Forever, Alice in Wonderland and the much appreciated Avatar, all that is needed is Blu-ray 3D version of these, which is likely to release in November.

Talking about the 3D movies, we can't forget to mention the 3D TV Channels, which have made their mark since the very beginning. ESPN 3D is now being carried by Comcast and AT&T U-Verse and DirecTV. 3D coverage too was given to the recent World Cup matches.