[taneq]

View-Master aren't dead. In fact, they have a VR offering (based on Google Cardboard): http://www.view-master.com/en-us

(Whether or not you think that counts as 'relevant' is another thing.)

Edit: The problem with 3D movies/TV is that there's always that one person who gets headaches or eye strain from them, and so you can't use the 3D function. Then by the time you're finally watching something on your own, you just watch the 2D version by habit.

[wpietri]

I think that the ViewMaster is a very successful novelty-based toy. But as far as a serious display device, I'm comfortable calling it marginal. That nobody can name their nearest competitor is a sign that it's not a big market.

If the desire for a 3D TV experience can be overcome by casual viewing habits, then that's a sign to me that the value delivered is quite low.

That certainly matches my experience. I found 3D movies a pleasant novelty, but after a couple times it wasn't something I would pay extra for. That's in sharp contrast with, say, color. Or theater-quality sound, which I went out of the way to get for my home setup and make sure is properly working whenever I watch something I care about.

[taneq]

> I found 3D movies a pleasant novelty, but after a couple times it wasn't something I would pay extra for.

I think this sums it up nicely. I'll sometimes pay the couple of dollars extra if I'm already seeing an action film at the cinema, because I think it does add some value, but it's in no way indispensable.