Sony enters the world of PC gaming with two monitors and three headphones

The company has presented its new brand, InZone, with which it enters a new area in which it will take advantage of PlayStation's gamer knowledge and its years manufacturing televisions and headphones.

The video game sector continues to be a market on the rise. According to the analysis firm Newzoo, in 2022 it will generate revenues of 203.1 billion dollars, 5.4% more than in 2021 and the number of players is expected to grow during this year up to 3,090 million, a record figure.

Specifically, although the mobile and console segments are the ones that generate the most revenue, annual revenues of up to 41,000 million dollars are estimated for the PC market, which represents a growth of 1.9% compared to 2021. this is where Sony wants to stick its head.

The Japanese company has presented a new line of business, Inzone, which at the moment brings together monitors and headphones for PC gamers, especially shooting games.

According to the firm, entering this segment responds to Sony's desire to reach gamers with an immersive experience, taking advantage of the company's experience in image and sound, but also with expertise in the gaming world with Playstation.

Thus, Sony embarks on this new adventure with two monitors and three headphones that, they specify, are aimed at gamers who play for at least 3 hours a day and especially for shooting players who currently use the PC as their main gaming device. but also for those who use the console and those who stream content.

"The market has been expanding with a strong interest in gaming thanks to the proliferation of e-sport tournaments and the advancement of entertainment games. With Sony's strong track record in high-end AV technology products, we believe that this new line offers even more options for those who are thinking of upgrading their gaming gear.We are committed to contributing to the growth of gaming culture by offering PC and PlayStation gamers a wide range of options to enrich life through of gaming" said Yukihiro Kitajima, Head of Game Business and Marketing Office, Sony Corporation.

The new Inzone M9 gaming monitor with HDR offers 4K resolution and high contrast with Full Array Local Dimming plus a 144Hz refresh rate, IPS and 1ms GtG (Gray to Gray) response time for faster reaction time.

For its part, the Inzone M3 monitor has a Full HD 240 Hz refresh rate with 1 ms GtG (Gray to Gray) and variable refresh rate technology, allowing gamers to accurately capture the movements of rivals in games. shooter type.

Both boast a low-profile tripod mount design. With the monitor taking up little space on the table, gamers can easily position an angled keyboard and large mouse pad around or below the screen. Other features include height and tilt adjustment, a choice of backlight colors and cable management to keep your desk clutter-free.

The new line features two new wireless headphones, the H9 with 32 hours of battery life and the Inzone H7 with 40 hours of battery life, along with wired headphones, the H3. All three models are equipped with a flexible, flip-up boom microphone with mute function, allowing users to effortlessly communicate with team members during gameplay.

In addition to 360 spatial sound, the diaphragm of the H9 and H7 is uniquely shaped, allowing it to accurately reproduce extremely high-frequency sounds, as well as true-to-life low frequencies, for an immersive gaming experience.

In addition, ducts in the housing of all three earphones control and optimize low-frequency sound reproduction, delivering powerful bass that produces true-to-life deep sounds.

In the case of the top of the range, the Inzone H9, it has multiple microphones for noise cancellation that avoid any interference during the game. For an enhanced gaming experience, Sony has incorporated the same dual noise sensor technology used in the 1000X series headset.

The M9 monitor features Auto HDR Tone Mapping, which works with PlayStation5 consoles to automatically recognize the monitor during initial setup to optimize HDR settings. Additionally, the monitor will automatically switch to cinema mode when watching movies on the PlayStation5 and to game mode during gameplay.

For their part, the H9 and H7 headsets have on-screen prompts, so gamers can easily adjust the parameters of their headset and see them reflected on the screen in the control center of the PlayStation5. Both headsets also come with gaming and chat balance, allowing gamers to change the volume balance between game audio and voice chat from the headset. They also have many other features, such as the ability to work with Tempest 3D AudioTech, which allows gamers to enjoy immersive sound when gaming with greater spatial expression.

The Inzone M9 monitor will be available this summer for 1,099 euros, while the M3 has no confirmed price yet and will not arrive until winter.

For its part, the Inzone H9 headphones will be sold for 300 euros, the H7 for 250 and the H3 for 100 euros. They will be available this July.