The movie theaters and producers have it. Why can’t we have it in our living rooms also? When you go to the theater you have to wear these special glasses to make 3D real. Now, with the advent of 3D televisions, you can have it all right in your living room! Are you sure you’re ready for 3D in your home? Some are and some are not.

If you are open to the idea of having the 3D experience in your own home, what exactly will you need in order to get ready for 3D TV? Obviously you will need a compatible TV. The good news is that there are currently some excellent choices and deals available to you. For example, the Mitsubishi WD-60638 is available on Amazon.com for less than $1,000.

This is a great TV at a fantastic price. Consumers purchasing this TV rated it overall at 4.5 stars. Although, most buyers thought it was a good buy, some consumers will prefer the Samsung UN40C7000 which retails at $1,999 but is being offered with some great discounts. Another best seller in the Samsung 3D TV range is the Samsung UN46C7000 currently available at 1,348 on Amazon. The great benefit of buying via Amazon.com apart from fantastic customer service is that most of these TVs qualify for free shipping. The choice of having free shipping is always a plus. If you’re able to purchase the TV you want, not having to pay shipping can save on costs of owning your dream TV.

You will need a 3D starter kit with most of the 3D TVs you buy. Generally, you will need to buy the same brand of starter kit as the 3D TV, although the Samsung starter kit appears to also work with some Mitsubishi TVs. You should check before you purchase. There is some discussion about the fact that the technology will develop to the point that you do not need glasses. If this does happen, the price of the 3D television required is probably going to be a lot more expensive.

So what does a 3D starter kit contain? It all depends on which one you buy. If you go for a Samsung TV from the C7000, C8000 or C9000 series you will need the Samsung 3D starter kit. This package contains two pairs of battery operated 3D active glasses and a 3D Blu-ray movie. The glasses retail for about $150 a pair if you need to buy additional ones for other members of your family or friends.

By having the 3D starter kit on hand is not all your will need to get ready for 3DTV. You will also need a source for the 3D playback i.e. a 3D Blu-ray player, a cable box with subscription to the appropriate channels or a Playstation 3 that you can update to the latest 3D capability. You will have more flexibility when deciding on which Blu-ray player to buy because it doesn’t have to be the same brand as the TV. The LGBD570 Network Blu-ray Disc player is a best seller on Amazon with lots of four and five star ratings. What is great about it is the fact that it is wireless, it allows you to access all sorts of multimedia including Netflix HD movies and it also has excellent audio and video clarity.

Last, but not least, I’m sure you are aware that you will also need a HDMI cable. Sometimes, your components may not arrive with the cable included. It always helps to have one on hand in case you need it. You can always return it later if you don’t need it to connect one of your components. Make sure you look for one that allows for high speed without losing quality. These cables are relatively cheap especially when compared to the rest of the equipment you will need for your new 3DTV.