Title

Evaluating User Performance In 3D Stereo And Motion Enabled Video Games

Keywords

3D interaction; 3D Stereo; Move Controller; PlayStation 3; User performance &; experience; Video games

Abstract

We present a study that investigates user performance benefits of playing video games using 3D motion controllers in 3D stereoscopic vision in comparison to monoscopic viewing. Using the PlayStation 3 game console coupled with the PlayStation Move Controller, we explored five different games that combine 3D stereo and 3D spatial interaction. For each game, quantitative and qualitative measures were taken to determine if users performed better and learned faster in the experimental group (3D stereo display) than in the control group (2D display). A game expertise prequestionnaire was used to classify participants into beginners and expert game player categories to analyze a possible impact on performance differences. The results show two cases where the 3D stereo display did help participants perform significantly better than with a 2D display. For the first time, we can report a positive effect on gaming performance based on stereoscopic vision, although reserved to isolated tasks and depending on game expertise. We discuss the reasons behind these findings and provide recommendations for game designers who want to make use of 3D stereoscopic vision and 3D motion control to enhance game experiences. Copyright © 2012 ACM.

Publication Date

7-23-2012

Publication Title

Foundations of Digital Games 2012, FDG 2012 - Conference Program

Number of Pages

33-40

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1145/2282338.2282350

Socpus ID

84863947386 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84863947386

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