According to Sony, only an over the air update is needed to convert your PS3 into a fully capable 3D machine. What is necessary to enable this is an HDMI port and the cell processor which is already a go.

“Sony’s plans to upgrade existing PS3 consoles to 3D will provide a major boost to the 3D market during 2010,” commented David Mercer of Strategy Analytics

“This could quickly create a worldwide installed base of more than 30 million 3D-capable games consoles and confirm the PS3 as a platform positioned for the next generation of console games.”

Sony has already announced their new line-up of 3D enabled Bravia tv’s that are scheduled to ship later this year so as expected a new 3D firmware update is should be making it’s way to our homes sometime this year.