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First thing’s first, what you’ll need:
Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit or XP 32-bit. This will not work on XP 64-bit because there is no stereo drivers for that OS
Nvidia 8xxx series or later
Free superbowl 3d glasses
Left 4 Dead
You will need to install some Nvidia drivers first.
1. Install 181.22 For XP ver 181.20
2. Reboot
3. Install Nvidia 3d Stereoscopic drivers 181.25 For Vista x64 (210MB) For XP ver 91.31
4. Execute this registry hack or for Windows XP
- What the hack does:
First it enables the use of colored 3d glasses (AKA anaglyph)
Next, it changes from the default red/cyan lenses to the superbowl colorcode yellow/blue lenses, or red/blue or red/green.
And finally, it enables the 3d Stereo drivers.
if you want red/blue glasses, use this
for red/green glasses, use this
to switch back to yellow/blue use this
5. Enter the nvidia control panel and enable the steroscopic settings in the stereo tab.
Start Left 4 Dead and enter a game. It should be yellow/blue 3D.
One final bit, the drivers support more than just Left 4 Dead. here’s a full list of supported games.
to remove the registry entries, run this registry file and then reinstall the 3d stereo drivers from nvidia. This will restore the default values.
- a quick faq:
1. Why do those screenshots suck? The pics are taken from my cell phone, fraps doesn’t capture the 3d drivers since they work outside the framebuffer.
2. Do you need a 120Hz monitor? No, you don’t need any special monitor.
3. Do you need the 3D vision hardware? No, this is meant to work without the hardware.
4. Why do I need that reg hack? For starters, you don’t have the 3d vision hardware. Without that, you can’t access the stereo tab on the driver control panel.
5. What kind of glasses work? Only colored glasses work with this. I’ve set up reg files for yellow/blue, red/blue, and red/green. No, polarized glasses won’t work. Those real3d glasses won’t work.
6. What Operating systems will work? Vista 32 works. XP32 and Vista 64 might work if you read some of the comments from the original post on the main page, XP 64 probably won’t work.
7. Where can I get 3d Glasses? Right Here.
8. Will this work with ATI cards? Right now, this is only for the Nvidia cards. If you want something for ATI, try the IZ3D Drivers
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Duke says:
March 12, 2009 at 9:26 am (UTC -5 )
The iZ3D Drivers will work, stereo 3D is a DirectX and OprnGL extention not a hardware dependant thing but if you’re set on using the nVidia ones then you need to get these two:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_182.08_whql.html < — standard graphics drivers
then install these:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d_stereo.html#drivers <– stereo driver (link’s at the bottom)
The key is to make sure both driver version numbers match. If you have a mobile 8800 you’ll need to get a modified driver from LaptopDriversToGo.
I have a 8800m GTS and have used both ways with success.
Good luck!
morphisblob says:
March 16, 2009 at 5:40 pm (UTC -5 )
MY glasses are not the right color for iz3d and the nvidia crack lets you select the colors so i have to use that
i tried getting the drivers for my pc and nothing changed though i did update a driver or 2.
this is my setup Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, 32-bit (Service Pack 3)
DirectX version: 9.0c
GPU processor: GeForce 8800 GT
Driver version: 182.08
the stereo version i downloaded and installed was Version: 91.31
still I can not see this stereo tab to enable it
Duke says:
March 17, 2009 at 5:53 am (UTC -5 )
In the post above yours there’s links to the correct drivers.
kremo says:
March 20, 2009 at 2:07 pm (UTC -5 )
does this work with all the games that nvidia 3d vision works with?
Spazman0 says:
March 28, 2009 at 11:24 pm (UTC -5 )
THE LINKS… THEY CHANGE COLOURS… I’M TRIPPING OUT MAN
EDALBNUG says:
April 11, 2009 at 2:57 pm (UTC -5 )
I am running on 32bit XP with SP3. I was able to get the stereo tab in the classic nvidia control panel. I tried to enable stereo 3D and the medical image thing popped up. I saw two nearly identical images each taking halves of the screen. Is that normal? I also tried to configure the settings for screen resolution and refresh rate, but those settings keep reverting back to default after I quit. I tried the Test Application, but there are no 3D effects at all. I also tried L4D, which doesn’t have 3D effect enabled either. Has anyone got 32bit XP 3D working at all?
Recrath says:
April 30, 2009 at 5:51 pm (UTC -5 )
Will this work with the latest versions of the drivers?
Anyone know before i try it tonite?
Bugman says:
May 2, 2009 at 10:42 am (UTC -5 )
Is there any chance you will be updating the hack for the new nvidia drivers v182? If not please advise and I will shift back to the older driver that works with the 3d hack.
nathanel william says:
June 19, 2009 at 1:13 am (UTC -5 )
lets rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nathanel william says:
June 19, 2009 at 1:14 am (UTC -5 )
left 4 dead rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nathanel william says:
June 19, 2009 at 1:17 am (UTC -5 )
left 4 dead 4 ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JOE says:
June 30, 2009 at 8:24 am (UTC -5 )
Anybody get working in XP32, like EDALBNUG above, same problem?
JOE says:
June 30, 2009 at 8:25 am (UTC -5 )
Or Windows7 64?
wilcocsjr says:
July 1, 2009 at 1:53 pm (UTC -5 )
I made a gameplay 3D!!!!
Its very cool!!!!
carlb says:
July 10, 2009 at 5:40 am (UTC -5 )
hi, will this work on laptop on-board video cards like intel or i need a dedicated one? and do i have to download a special driver? thanks!
wilcocsjr says:
July 10, 2009 at 9:04 am (UTC -5 )
You need iz3d!
Send me a message to my youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/wilcocsjr
And I Explain every thing about it!
Tyler says:
July 11, 2009 at 1:25 pm (UTC -5 )
Can this work for a NVIDIA 9800M GS laptop card?
Luis says:
July 20, 2009 at 9:48 am (UTC -5 )
Dragon,
Is there any way to enable dual output through a registry hack? This mode was available in the old 91.31 stereo drivers found in
http://www.nvidia.com/object/legacy_stereo_3d_drivers.html
Is there any way to enable the outputs from the old drivers in these new one?
CK says:
July 22, 2009 at 10:57 am (UTC -5 )
Will this trick work with windows 7 32-bit? Thanks
lai chun kiaw says:
August 30, 2009 at 11:51 pm (UTC -5 )
i want left 4 dead game
eNdEmiOn says:
September 19, 2009 at 12:31 pm (UTC -5 )
What I did for XP 32bit + SP3.
Removed display drivers via add, remove programs.
Got the latest XP drivers from nvidia.
Installed them.
Did the old control panel reg edit. http://ul.to/uzudcz
Installed the stereo drivers found above.
Did the reg edit found above.
Went to the old control panel to enable stereo.
But no 3D not even in the medical test image (tested several games in the list provided above). Am just getting the left and right screen next to each other.
Mark says:
November 15, 2009 at 8:57 pm (UTC -5 )
I have xp32 sp3, a 9600, and I have tried installing the drivers above with the regedit, the iz3d, neither worked. I know not what do do now, so I turn to this postlog, in the hopes that someone knows how to fix it.
james burt says:
January 10, 2010 at 7:39 am (UTC -5 )
Ive been playing pc games for the last 25 years and in 3d since i first got my crusty old 3dfx 12mb voodoo 2 back around 96~97.
Dont get me wrong Ive liked all my nvidia cards but this “new” S3D is functionaly the same as the old one from “E-dim” I got 14 years ago.
The BEST way is to make a H.M.D. of your own..
All you need is:
-2x ~8″ lcd screens with decent matching res(1024×768 x2 gives u 2048×1536!!!equivalent) with vga in(or av input.)
mounted flat. 1 above eyes,1 below eyes.
eg. shred a pair of portable dvd players. They cost f’all nowadays, and have dvi/av inputs.
-2x small mirrors (Glass only!!) one to look up and one to look down (left and right eye)
-2x lenses to allow you to focus on lcd
-1x pair of decent headphones
-some rigid black plastic for the casing
-and something to strap it to your face (eg. cut down an old welding mask etc.)
-any half decent Vid card has 2 monitor outputs i use 9800gt(ffs. not onboard)
-get some drivers to make it work IZ3d
works well for me.
(as nvidia went all gay for vista and locked out s3d on winXP for gf 9xxx and up, then tried to say that it wouldn’t work because of the differences in hardware & O.S … <—=B.S. it works great with IZ3D on dual projector output. it was a finantial decision by nvidia, nothing more. Why betray your loyal customers Nvidia??)
now put everything where it should go and bundle up the cables,
(if you havent figure this out yet then dont try to do it.)
Now you have a true S3D H.M.D at 2048 x 1536!!!resolution with NO flicker at all AND a bit of self satisfaction from Building it your self.
(let the fools/yuppies pay BIG bucks for an average low res HMD)
or.
you can just get 4 mirrors arrange them correctly and use split screen with one movitor, and mount it on a stand in front of any lcd or crt. Sounds dodgie but it does work.
Hansaplast69 says:
January 17, 2010 at 1:12 pm (UTC -5 )
On Win xp(32) i kept my current driver (195.62) and only installed the stereoscopic driver (ver. 91.31) ,rebooted and ran the registry hack.
It works!
Emil says:
March 30, 2010 at 6:38 pm (UTC -5 )
Hi,
It work with 8400m GS + Edimensional Shutter Glasses?
Anyone do it?
Michael says:
May 22, 2010 at 1:51 pm (UTC -5 )
best game ever!!!!!
fdsgjdjgg says:
May 22, 2010 at 1:54 pm (UTC -5 )
BEST GAME EVER!!!!!!!!!
fdsgjdjgg says:
May 22, 2010 at 1:55 pm (UTC -5 )
its fun
James says:
June 7, 2010 at 10:15 pm (UTC -5 )
Haven’t tried this game yet!
komputer says:
August 10, 2010 at 2:46 am (UTC -5 )
great game awesome thanks for share
Michael says:
January 6, 2011 at 4:20 pm (UTC -5 )
I noticed that you left a link for ATI users but your current setup with nvidia does not require a 3D display. After reviewing the IZ3D information it seems that a 3D display is required; is there a way around the 3D display requirement for ATI users (ATI Radeon HD 5670)? Thanks.
gobbledok says:
January 7, 2011 at 1:28 am (UTC -5 )
re: michael.
being a long time nvidia user i cant really say much about the requirements for your HD 5670 but as far as i know….
no, you do not require a “3d ready display” especially with anaglyph mode any display/tv should work. if you have the wrong colour lenses just go to a $2 shop and
Buy some coloured plastic wrap matching the reqired colour. ( only cost me $1.50 per colour and i have enough to make 1000 pairs of anaglyph 3d glasses.)
also only a few of the outputs for the IZ3D drivers will need a special monitor to work but most of them actually dont. (eg dual projector, mirrored, split screen, vga shutter output ect.)
But if you happen have any 2 monitors of same size and a video card with two outputs (most do) then all you need is 1 mirror and use the planar mirror IZ3D output.
There is NO colour loss OR drop in refresh rate OR resolution as is seen with most other options anaglyph, and shutter glasses , sli polerized lcds.
(eg. “3d vision” even when set to 120Hz, you will only see 60Hz per eye so it looks like the old skool tv flicker.)( FPS will always drop due to 2x viewpoints = 2x resoluton being rendered)
basicaly you place your monitors in a V angle facing you, then place your mirror in the middle of the V and thats pretty much it. One eye will look straight at 1st screen and the other looks at
the other screen through the mirror.
The mirrored output in the iz3d drivers will send a (left to right) mirrored image to the Second monitor which will appear normal when reflected by the mirror.
You will probably have to adjust the monitor position to align the screens. (eg tilt up/down, twist one L/R , or change the angle between them.)
these and a number of other methods are SO simple to do that nvidia has removed ALL these other outputs from there drivers so that we would be Forced to buy their “3d vision system”.
Nvidia’s “new” method has been around for more than 15 years.
And “3d certified” is a fictional label it refers only to one fact….. they paid nvidia big $$$$ for a licence not to be blocked by the new drivers.
The “120hz limit” is also fictional. while a high refresh definitly will improve the experience and reduce eye strain.
This forced limit indicates that Nvidia belive that most people are too stupid to decide when to upgrade for themselves.
They should let us decide for ourselves as seeing s3d stock gives people a good reason to buy a new monitor.
Previously there were no limits and it worked as low as 60hz and this would allow you to use it with any monitor/display , this limit is a marketing trick to make it seem more hitech and
to sell overpriced lcds and projectors.
I used wired shutter glasses using generic drivers from edimentional and a stock-standard 17″CRT monitor at 140Hz way back . (mid to late1990′s)
(I still have em and they still work with most cards that have a real vga output ( pre. geforce 8xxx) so long as I loaded the old s3d drivers that had the 7-8 different methods of S3D output that “IZ3D” will still give you)
there was even a wireless version to, wich back then cost less than nvidia’s do now so go figure.
I even bought a pair of 7″ hd lcds cheap stripped em extended a few ribon cables and built a 3d-headset out of a old go-cart helmet, 1 mirror i’d cut and shaped to fit my eyes/nose shape,
and some reading glasses from a chemist $15,
depending on the lenses used the FOV can be made as high as 70-150 degrees. (150 degrees = as far left to right as you can see without having to turn your head. “a bit overkill though”)
eg if you happen to have 2 projectors buy some ploerized film and a metalic or glass bead type projector screen and you can use the pasive X polerized 3d movie glasses (eg. avatar 3d ) easy.
there are many other options.
….ps. sorry about the Ranting………………………hopefully I said something usefull
Michael says:
January 7, 2011 at 4:49 am (UTC -5 )
First of all gobbledok, thank you for all of the information. The reading was very helpful, several useful points were made clearer, and my red/cyan glasses have been ordered! I was able to get into a game (L4D2) and see the different red and cyan images using the free anaglyph driver from iZ3D.
Thanks again, Michael.
T says:
April 29, 2011 at 1:14 pm (UTC -5 )
I have 9600M GS….why it does not work ??
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