CVG quoted Hawking saying that the PS3 already has all the hardware it needs to handle 3D games and videos thanks to its compatibility with the HDMI 1.4 connection. The console can detect the size and 3D hardware in any TV it's connected to, so it can be adapted to support most new 3D technologies with simple software or firmware updates.
Rival Microsoft hasn't announced any plans to go 3D with the rival Xbox 360 console, but the hand-held Nintendo 3DS has a screen that shows 3D images without requiring the player to wear special glasses.
Market researchers believe that plenty of 3D TVs will show up in consumers' living rooms over the next few years, so Sony might be making a smart move by getting in to the game ahead of its competitors.
Sony already updated the console with support for 3D games, but there are only a few on the market currently.