PlayStation recently held its State of Play Japan, and at the end of the stream, it made a surprise hardware announcement that many people likely didn’t expect. No, Sony didn’t suddenly reveal the PS6, but what it did showcase was a first look at the PlayStation Gaming Monitor.
That’s right, PlayStation is now entering the monitor market with its own 27-inch gaming monitor, designed specifically for the “PS5 desktop gaming experience.” The monitor features an IPS panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 (QHD) and supports HDR, along with Auto HDR tone mapping. It has refresh rates of up to 120Hz with VRR when connected to a PS5 or PS5 Pro, and up to 240Hz when connected to a PC or Mac.
The monitor features a black and white design that complements the PS5 and can also be paired with the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers, which PlayStation announced in September. To set the monitor apart from existing gaming monitors, Sony has added a “Charging Hook” to the back — which honestly looks like a door handle — that can be swiveled out from under the monitor to charge your PS5 DualSense or DualSense Edge controller.
“Built for desktop gaming with a PS5, the upcoming monitor combines bold visuals and performance and includes a charging hook for the DualSense wireless controller,” PlayStation explained in a blog post.
The PlayStation Gaming Monitor is coming in 2026
This isn’t the first monitor PlayStation has made
Sony says the PlayStation Gaming Monitor will be available in the US and Japan next year, but didn’t reveal the exact launch date or the monitor’s price, only saying that these details will be announced “in the coming months.”
However, Sony did reveal all the audio and connectivity options the monitor has, including two HDMI 2.1 ports that support VRR and one DisplayPort 1.4 port. The presence of DisplayPort is especially important, as it allows the monitor to connect to many gaming PCs, since a lot of people use DisplayPort on their GPUs.
Additionally, the monitor has two USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and built-in speakers. Sony also states that the monitor is compatible with VESA mounting systems, allowing you to attach it to a monitor arm for a cleaner look on your desk.
My main concern about PlayStation’s new 27-inch gaming monitor is its price. If it’s reasonably priced, around $200 to $300 like other QHD 27-inch gaming monitors, I can see a lot of interest from both PS5 and PC gamers.
I think this monitor signifies a notable shift for Sony, as the company is adopting a more focused approach to desktop gaming rather than emphasizing the couch. Personally, I’ve always played my PS5 at my desk on my gaming monitor, and I know many others who do the same, so it makes sense to me why Sony would want to launch its own, and it feels like the company is encouraging people to use their PS5 like they would a PC. In its blog post, Sony explains that its PlayStation Gaming Monitor was designed for a “high-quality visual and audio desktop experience for those who want the option of playing in personal spaces.”
This isn’t the first time Sony has released a PlayStation monitor, either. Back in 2011, it launched the PlayStation 3D Display, a $500 24-inch monitor with a 1080p resolution, designed to play 3D PS3 games. However, since then, Sony hasn’t released another PlayStation monitor.
My main concern about PlayStation’s new 27-inch gaming monitor is its price. If it’s reasonably priced, around $200 to $300 like other QHD 27-inch gaming monitors, I can see a lot of interest from both PS5 and PC gamers. However, if Sony prices it as if it were an OLED when it isn’t, many people might skip it. Also, the monitor will only be available in the US and Japan, which is quite limited. Hopefully, Sony will expand to more markets like Canada and Europe after its launch.
