Key Highlights:
- PlayStation’s State of Play Japan recently unveiled a PlayStation certified gaming monitor.
- The monitor has all the bells and whistles and is likely going to be marketed as a premium product for both PC and PS5 gamers.
- However, this is all assuming that Sony manages to get the pricing right.
One of the surprise announcements from yesterday’s State of Play was the upcoming PlayStation certified gaming monitor, which is said to be built from the ground up for both PC and console gaming (in particular, the PlayStation 5, but there’s no reason for it not to work with Xbox and Nintendo consoles either).
The monitor does look fantastic (atleast at first glance), but there may be several issues with regard to its pricing and availability, which will most certainly decide its success.
PlayStation Gaming Monitor Specs Explored
The PlayStation gaming monitor is quite the capable beast, possessing all the bells and whistles of a proper, QHD flagship level monitor. While the State of Play Japan barely skimmed on the topic, a more comprehensive breakdown was presented in a follow up post by PlayStation Blog.
In essence, these are the core specifications:
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560×1440 (QHD) |
| Max Frame Rate | 240 Hz (PC)/120 Hz (PS5) |
| HDR | HDR supported out of the box with Auto HDR True Tone mapping |
| Size | 27 inches |
| Outputs | HDMI In x2 and a DisplayPort In x1 |
| USB Ports | 2x USB-A and 1x USB-C |
| Other | Stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm audio jack |
The monitor also has VESA mounting support out of the box, which should make it easier to integrate it into your current setup. Furthermore, the monitor also has a built in DualSense charging hook that lets you charge the controller while it’s docked.
It should be noted here that the panel in question is likely IPS grade, and nothing too fancy such as OLED or the like.
While the monitor will most certainly use a decent IPS panel, it is absolutely no match for the contrast offered by an OLED panel. This is quite a curious design decision from Sony, and one that might come to bite them back, assuming the monitor isn’t priced appropriately.
At the very least, it’s not TN or VA.
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As far as other specifications go, the PlayStation monitor hits that sweet spot of 1440p resolutions over 27 inches, resulting in a sharp, clean image.
There’s also the fact that the monitor is branded by Sony themselves, which should make it a perfect, easy to setup option for existing PS5 users. The monitor is likely here to cater to a very specific niche, and one that Sony has ignored for far too long.
How Much Will the PlayStation Gaming Monitor Cost?
We really don’t know just yet. While the monitor has been confirmed to be launching in the US and Japan sometime in 2026, we know very little about the exact release date, or even the pricing of the product.
However, I’d estimate this to be under $450, assuming Sony prices it right. While it is most certainly a premium monitor from a premium brand, it means naught if it does not offer anything meaningful against the competition.
The 27 inch QHD monitor space is fiercely competitive, and when you have already established brands such as LG and BenQ competing for the space, there’s very little room for error.
The PlayStation monitor must be able to tick all feature set boxes, while simultaneously remaining affordable for the average user. Barring that, it is not going to work out.
