Today’s State of Play Japan broadcast ended with the announcement of a PlayStation 27-inch gaming monitor with a DualSense Charging Hook. Set to launch within the U.S. and Japan next yr, the 27-inch monitor features an IPS display with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, making it a 1440p display moderately than 4K. Granted, 4K is overkill on a 27-inch display, nevertheless it’s strange that PlayStation would bring a monitor to marketplace for the PlayStation 5 that doesn’t support 4K. Adding to the strangeness, the monitor supports VRR and refresh rates as much as 240Hz, but that only applies to PC and Mac for the reason that PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro support as much as 120Hz. Then there’s the undeniable fact that it’s an IPS display as a substitute of OLED, which makes you wonder what the purpose is when there are dozens of alternatives with similar or higher specifications.
I suppose the selling point is the built-in Charging Hook for a DualSense or DualSense Edge wireless controller, but I’m guessing whatever premium Sony charges for this monitor won’t be value it. In the event you’re still one way or the other interested, the 27-inch gaming monitor supports Auto HDR Tone Mapping and comes equipped with two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4 port. There’s also a pair of USB Type-A and one USB Type-C port that may be used with PlayStation Link Adapters or other devices. Not that I’d ever recommend it, but there’s a built-in stereo speaker and a 3.5mm audio output. As with most up-to-date monitors, the PlayStation 27″ Gaming Monitor will probably be compatible with select VESA mounting systems.
No pricing was announced, nevertheless it would need to be around $300 to be a compelling offering in the present market. For instance, you may get your hands on a 27-inch 1440p ASUS ROG Strix OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate for $524.99. Meanwhile, Acer’s Nitro lineup has a 27-inch 1440p IPS 240Hz monitor for $224.99, which is comparable to this PlayStation offering.
PlayStation 27″ Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook Teaser Trailer