With 3D threatening to become a dirty word, graphics card manufacturer NVIDIA has strived to prove its worth to gamers – and has succeeded brilliantly with its 3D Vision 2 glasses and system, compatible with Asus’ VG278H flat panel monitor.

Price: £149 | NVIDIA

NVIDIA 3D Vision 2 is both a system of 3D visuals for PC gaming and its accompanying set of active shutter glasses, compatible with the Asus VG278H 27-inch monitor (also an award nominee).

While most 3D gaming glasses are expensive duffers, the 3D Vision 2 is affordable, compatible with hundreds of PC games and, most importantly, offers excellent 3D performance that gives games a non-gimmicky sense of depth and won’t give you a headache, even after long sessions.

It gets a nomination for single-handedly restoring our faith in 3D PC gaming.