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Nvidia's $149 3D Vision Glasses Hit Thrift Store for $2.99 – Gaming's Forgotten 3D Bet

Tucked among thrift store trinkets, a sealed box of Nvidia's 3D Vision 2 glasses goes for $2.99 — a steal from its $149 launch price. But does this relic signal 3D gaming's total demise?

Sealed Nvidia 3D Vision 2 glasses box priced at $2.99 in thrift store

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Nvidia 3D Vision 2 glasses, launched at $149 in 2011, now thrift finds at $2.99 amid faded 3D hype.
  • Support ended in 2019; legacy setups possible but finicky on old hardware.
  • Parallels today's VR struggles, highlighting Nvidia's smart pivot to AI dominance.

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Aisha Patel
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Originally reported by Tom's Hardware - AI

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