Asphalt 6 3D Review (HTC EVO 3D glasses-free 3D gaming) - Android 2012

The E3D offers several ways to take advantage of and enjoy its 4.3" glasses-free 3D display. You can take 3D photos and videos using its dual 5 megapixel cameras and then view them right on the device. It has the ability to view 3D videos in the official Android YouTube app. Users can even watch 3D movies, like Green Hornet 3D, which comes preloaded on the device. One of the overlooked ways to put the 3D feature into use, however, is gaming.

As we've seen with the Nintendo 3DS, there's actually a huge market for portable 3D games. This can easily translate to the smartphone market with powerful 3D-enabled devices like the HTC EVO 3D. The biggest hurdle is not the actual tech, it's getting developers on-board with it. Thankfully, Gameloft is taking strong initiative by converting many of their hit titles to 3D.

In the video review, we check out Asphalt 6: Adrenaline 3D and do our best to explain what it's like interacting with 3D entertainment without the help of special glasses. We're quite impressed with how well the 3D illusion works with Asphalt 6 3D and feel it enhances the gameplay. For this reason, we dislike when people refer to the 3D feature as a gimmick - because it's not, at least when it comes to gaming. It enhances visuals and gameplay and offers an enjoyable experience not afforded to us with standard graphics. We also like the fact that you can adjust the 3D depth and even play in standard 2D mode for when your eyes feel a bit stressed out.

Asphalt 6 3D is currently available for $4.99 through Gameloft's mobile web portal (shortcut available on device). Users of regular Android phones can also check out the standard version on the Android Market for $6.99. Gameloft also sells other 3D games: Assassin's Creed 3D, Let's Golf 2 3D, GT Racing Motor Academy 3D, and N.O.V.A 3D.

EVO 3D specs: 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB ROM, 4.3" glasses-free 3D display with qHD resolution, dual 5 megapixel cameras for 2D or 3D pics/video, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, and runs Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread.