JAPANESE ENTERTAINMENT GEAR COMPANY Sony will bundle free 3D stereoscopic game titles for its Playstation 3 with all of its 3D televisions.

The firm expects to get its 3D goggleboxes into stores by June and hopes that by tempting in floating shoppers with offers of free treats, it will "reconfirm its position at the forefront of digital television".

Usually, when something is a success you don't have to give it away, but whatever, Sony will throw free games at shoppers who buy any of its sets, and exclusive 3D blu-ray disks at people who buy selected televisions and players.

Depending on how well the games live up to their pedigrees this could prove to be a wise move for Sony, and the downfall for anyone who struggles with sensibly managing their money.

One of the games mentioned as a 3D title is Wipeout, the space age racer that sold like hot spacecakes on the PSone. A 3D version is likely to be received pretty enthusiastically amongst gamers.

PS3 owners will have to take on another Sony firmware upgrade, and we know how those pan out.

Anyone whose PS3 is still working after the last firmware update should prepare for the next, which Sony said will happen before the televisions hit the shelves. µ