Sony has officially unveiled PlayStation 5 The gaming monitor, which is a 27-inch 1440p IPS display that includes high refresh rate options, HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity, and a unique DualSense charger. Pre-orders of the PS5 Gaming Monitor will be available soon, though quantities will be limited.
The PS5 gaming monitor was revealed during a busy week for PlayStation. As of this writing, the week was highlighted by the June 2 State of Play broadcast, which saw trailers for upcoming PS5 titles. Marvel's Wolverine, Marvel Token Fighting Soulsand Phantom Blade Zero. The episode closed with the first glimpse of another project from the Santa Monica studio, Laufey God of War. Although the PS5 gaming monitor wasn't shown off in a game setting, Sony revealed some key details about the upcoming display to keep potential buyers in mind.
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PS5 gaming monitor has many options for users to play
The PS5 27-inch gaming monitor will cost $350, putting it in direct competition with displays like the Dell Alienware AW2726DM monitor. The upcoming PS5 monitor will include an IPS display with support for variable refresh rate (VRR) via HDMI, 240 Hz refresh rates on compatible devices, auto HDR tone mapping, and multiple connectivity options. The PS5 gaming monitor will include two HDMI ports, one DisplayPort, four USB ports with transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Users can connect a PlayStation Link wireless adapter to one of the USB ports to enjoy low-latency connections with compatible devices. It will also include a charging hook for using the DualSense or DualSense Edge controllers, which can be hidden behind the display when not in use. Pre-orders for the PS5 Gaming Monitor will begin in limited quantities via PlayStation Direct on Friday, June 5 at 10AM Eastern.
The PS5 Gaming Monitor will be released in full on PlayStation Direct and select retailers in the US and Japan on Thursday, August 27. Given that the PS5 console lineup has only one HDMI port for display connection, the PS5 Gaming Monitor can connect to any compatible console or PC that uses HDMI or DisplayPort connections. However, the PS5 only supports 120 Hz refresh rates, while most modern gaming PCs can support 240 Hz refresh rates via HDMI or DisplayPort.
Users can swap between inputs using the PS5 monitor's built-in navigation joystick, located on the back of the monitor above the power button. While it comes with a stand, the PS5 gaming monitor can also be mounted on a VESA-compatible monitor arm. Although it doesn't have an OLED display, the PS5 monitor's In-Plane Switching (IPS) display offers excellent viewing at multiple angles. In short, users looking for a good gaming monitor in the $350 price range may find the PS5 gaming monitor worth considering.
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As of this writing, pre-orders for the PS5 Gaming Monitor will begin with the ongoing Days of Play sale on PlayStation Live. Customers have until June 10 to purchase the new DualSense controller at a discounted price of $54.99, while supplies last. As quantities will be limited, it remains to be seen how long the PS5 gaming monitor will be available before it sells out.
