I just scored a 70″ 3D T.V and an OPPO BD-103 Player. I bought some 3D Blu-rays and watched some movies and WOW they amazes me. 

3D TVs were once hyped as the future of home entertainment—especially around 2010 when Avatar reignited public interest in 3D visuals. The idea was simple: bring that immersive 3D movie theater experience into your living room. But within a few years, the buzz fizzled out, and by around 2016–2017, major manufacturers like Sony, Samsung, and LG had all but abandoned 3D TVs. Here’s why:

Why 3D TV Was Discontinued:

1. Glasses Were a Pain
   Most 3D TVs required special glasses (either active shutter or passive polarized ones), which weren’t comfortable for long periods—and definitely not ideal for group viewing. People didn’t want to wear glasses to watch TV.

2. Content Was Limited
   There just wasn’t enough 3D content to make it worth the investment. A few Blu-rays and the occasional 3D broadcast or sports event weren’t enough to keep people interested.

3. It Didn’t Add Enough Value
   For a lot of people, the 3D effect wasn’t mind-blowing at home the way it was in theaters. It was often subtle, and in some cases, it even caused eye strain or headaches. Plus, it didn’t enhance the story—just the visuals.

4. Tech Priorities Shifted
   Around the same time, 4K, HDR, OLED, and now 8K started hitting the market. These were noticeable, practical upgrades to picture quality that didn’t require glasses—and they worked with all content, not just 3D-specific stuff.

5. Smart TVs Took Over
   As streaming and smart features became the new must-haves, manufacturers focused their R&D on improving UI, voice control, and image resolution—not gimmicks like 3D.

So in the end, 3D TV turned out to be more of a novelty than a revolution. Cool idea, wrong time, too many compromises.

Ever seen a 3D TV in action yourself?