Sony revealed its latest piece of hardware at tonight’s State of Play event: a 27″ Gaming Monitor that’s coming only to the US and Japan.
The company is expanding its hardware offering even further, following its PlayStation Portal remote player with a desktop gaming monitor, complete with charging hook for your PS5 controller. It’ll also pair with the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers.
The monitor will be released next year, though there’s no date or price just yet. It’s also unclear why it’s only coming to the US and Japan.
The specifications for the monitor, as shared on the PlayStation Blog
- A Quad High Definition (QHD) IPS display up to 2560 x 1440 resolution,* so players can game at a comfortable viewing distance from their desk.
- High Dynamic Range support with Auto HDR Tone Mapping that automatically adjusts HDR settings during setup on PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles, ensuring rich and vivid picture quality.*
- VRR support and refresh rates of up to 120 Hz for smooth and seamless gameplay on PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles, and 240 Hz on compatible PC and Mac devices.
Advertisement- A built-in Charging Hook for a DualSense or DualSense Edge wireless controller (sold separately) that makes it easy for players to get right into gaming.
It also has the following ports:
- Two HDMI IN port (ver 2.1) and one DisplayPort IN port (ver 1.4)** for compatibility with PS5, PC, Mac, or other devices
- HDMI IN port (ver 2.1) supports up to 2560×1440, 240Hz, FRL, VRR; DisplayPort IN port (ver 1.4) supports up to 2560×1440, 240Hz, DSC
- Two USB Type-A and one USB Type-C port that can be used with PlayStation Link Adapters or other devices
- Built-in stereo speaker and 3.5mm audio output
- Compatibility with select VESA mounting systems for a more flexible display setup
The reveal of the monitor means the PS5 console will be playable in multiple ways, be it on your TV, via handheld, or at your desk.
Indeed, while some may have been sceptical of the Portal, it’s proven surprisingly popular and can now stream PS5 games directly.