Glassless 3D display tips up

DISPLAY MAKER SHARP has unveiled a 3D screen bound for Nintendo's upcoming 3DS console.

Sharp ran a demo in Japan showcasing its glassless 3D display technology that is, according to rumour, a mindblower. The display uses a parallax barrier technique that controls the direction of light, sending the image to the right and left eyes of the viewer.

To make the 3D effect work, Sharp has had to up the contrast ratio and brightness on the 3.4-inch touchscreen. The screen now has a brightness of 500cd/m2 and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio.

Sharp claims the display can also be used in 2D environments and will be destined for use on mobile connected devices like smartphones and mobiles. The biggest claim to fame for Sharp though is confirmation that it will be producing the display for Nintendo's upcoming 3D console.

The BBC reported a couple of weeks ago that Nintendo is developing a 3D version of its console for a 2011 release. On Friday, Sharp confirmed that its technology will be used in Nintendo's 3D console.

As Sharp hasn't mass produced the 3D display yet and Nintendo hasn't made any announcements on specifications and features of its console, it's unclear what form the display will take when it's manufactured. µ