Articles tagged with "tech relics, 3d gaming, vintage hardware"

PC enthusiast finds relic Nvidia 3D Vision 2 glasses for $2.99 — PC gaming artifact from 2011 cost $149 new, was once Nvidia's 'vision' for the future of gaming

A PC enthusiast stumbled upon Nvidia 3D Vision 2 glasses at a thrift store for $2.99, a significant discount from the original $149 price tag. These glasses were part of Nvidia's push for 3D gaming back in 2011, alongside compatible GPUs and monitors. While the 3D gaming trend faded quickly, there are still opportunities to enjoy classic 3D gaming experiences with these artifacts. Nvidia removed 3D Vision support from its drivers in 2019, but there are options like keeping the glasses as a tech relic or exploring vintage 3D gaming experiences if the necessary components are available.