At today's State of Play event, Sony unveiled its latest hardware: a 27-inch gaming monitor that will only go on sale in the US and Japan.
The company is further expanding its hardware offering by releasing the PlayStation Portal Remote Player with a desktop gaming monitor, complete with a charger for your PS5 controller. It will also be paired with Pulse Elevate wireless speakers.
The monitor will be released next year, although the date and price are not yet known. It's also unclear why it only comes to the US and Japan.
Monitor specifications published on the website PlayStation Blogthe following:
- The Quad High Definition (QHD) IPS display with resolutions up to 2560 x 1440* allows gamers to play at a comfortable distance from their desk.
- High Dynamic Range support with Auto HDR Tone Mapping, which automatically adjusts HDR settings during setup on PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles, delivering rich, vibrant image quality.*
- VRR support and refresh rates up to 120Hz for smooth, smooth gameplay on PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles and 240Hz on compatible PC and Mac devices.
- Built-in charging hook for DualSense or DualSense Edge wireless controller (sold separately), allowing gamers to start playing right away.
It also has the following ports:
- Two HDMI IN ports (v2.1) and one DisplayPort IN port (v1.4)** for compatibility with PS5, PC, Mac or other devices
- HDMI IN port (version 2.1) supports resolution up to 2560×1440, 240 Hz, FRL, VRR; DisplayPort IN (version 1.4) supports resolutions up to 2560×1440, 240 Hz, DSC.
- Two USB Type-A ports and one USB Type-C port, which can be used with PlayStation Link adapters or other devices.
- Built-in stereo speaker and 3.5mm audio output.
- Compatible with select VESA mounting systems for more flexible display setup.
Opening up the monitor means the PS5 console can be played in a variety of ways: on a TV, via a laptop, or on a desktop.
Indeed, although some may have been skeptical about the Portal, it turned out to be surprisingly popular and now I can stream PS5 games directly.
