Sony Announces Pricing and June Launch for 3D TVs

Sony announced that it will launch its line of 3D sets on June 10. The televisions will go live in Japan first and then in other markets. Sony’s first 3D TV will be a 46-inch model that retails for 350,000 yen or $3,875. That price sounds pretty steep at first, but Sony’s set will come with two pairs of active shutter glasses. $4,000 is still more than we’d throw on the 3D fire, but we’re sure some people will be wasting paying it. Sony announced plans for seven other models in the LX900, HX900 and HX800 lines, which will hit the Japanese market in June or July. These televisions will range from 40 to 60 inches ($2,450 to $6,500).

Sony’s summer launch will be a little closer to actual 3D content than earlier launches. Back at CES, ESPN announced plans to launch its 3D network starting on June 11. Sony is also hoping to keep 3D buyers engaged with 3D video games for PlayStation 3.

Yesterday, Panasonic outlined its plans for selling 3D TVs beginning tomorrow. Samsung began selling their televisions earlier this month, and other companies like LG and Vizio are also set to enter the market over the next several months. [via CNET and Crunch Gear]