With the announcement of 3D networks of sorts coming this year from possibly three players, a battle for 3D television viewers is set to kick off, reports The New York Times.

ESPN announced a sports network of sorts to launch in June, and Discovery, Imax and Sony are teaming up on another. DirecTV is expected to announce its own entrance in the field at the upcoming CES convention, where numerous manufacturers are also unveiling 3D television sets and DVD players.

Skeptics question how big the market will be, given the high price of the sets and the need to wear special glasses to watch the programming.

–Elizabeth Jensen