3D Blu-ray disk on a 2D player?

[Mizu_Ger]

I have 2 blu-ray players: an Oppo bdp-80 and a Sony s350. I want to get Monster House on blu-ray and was wondering if the new 3D version will play in 2d on these blu-ray players or not???? From what I have read it seems that a 3D BD will indeed play in 2D on a "regular" blu-ray player, but I want to be sure before ordering. Thanks

[BStoner91]

i would also like to know the answer to this...as i'm wanting to purchase the my bloody valentine 3d blu ray instead of the regular 2d blu ray but i want to be sure the picture will still play in a 2d format even tho my tv isnt 3d..but i want to go ahead and buy this for when i upgrade

[Rob J in WNY]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it is my understanding that all 3D (active shutter) releases have the 2D version with them as well.

[kslee]

Normally, all 3D blu-ray discs have both 2D and 3D versions on the same disc.

[aiman04]

From what I understand, there are 2 video streams on a 3D blu-ray, one the normal stream and the other comprises of addtional frames to create the 3D effect (with the active-shutter glasses), this extra stream only takes 50% of the normal video space compared to the main stream. Both streams combined in the new codec for the 3D output.

So the answer should be yes, 3D blu-ray discs should be compatible with normal 2D blu-ray players. It'll just take the main video stream.

Perhaps someone with better knowledge can correct this if I'm wrong or explain further.

[#Darren]

Sounds like that might suck a bit of the guts out of the 2D picture quality.

Originally Posted by aiman04

From what I understand, there are 2 video streams on a 3D blu-ray, one the normal stream and the other comprises of addtional frames to create the 3D effect (with the active-shutter glasses), this extra stream only takes 50% of the normal video space. Both streans will be used for the 3D output.

So the answer should be yes, 3D blu-ray discs should be compatible with normal 2D blu-ray players. It'll just take the main video stream.

Perhaps someone with better knowledge can correct this if I'm wrong or explain further.

[aiman04]

Originally Posted by iDarren

Sounds like that might suck a bit of the guts out of the 2D picture quality.

No, the extra video stream stands on its own. I mentioned 50% size in comparison to the main video stream, not from it. The main stream should be identical to a normal 2D disc.

I'll edit my original post to avoid further musunderstanding.

[refnulf]

3D blu-rays will play as 2D in non 3D blu-ray players.

[Mizu_Ger]

Thanks for the replies. I was skeptical as to whether it would play or not, but I don't know how the technology works, so wanted to make sure. I'll be getting Monster House, so I'll let you know how I get on!

[JediFonger]

all except for MvA, which is BD3D only. so you might get menu and so on... but actual 3D content won't play properly w/o 3D gear

[Mizu_Ger]

I got Monster House 3D yesterday and it plays fine on my 2D player. Just like any other blu-ray. When pressing play on the main menu you are given a choice of 2D or 3D, pressing 3D on a 2D player just displays a message saying you need 3D hardware. Select 2D and it plays as normal. That's it.

[boxterduke]

Nice info, good to know