Sony has announced a 27-inch PlayStation-branded gaming monitor for launch in the U.S. and Japan.
Revealed during tonight’s State of Play Japan broadcast, footage of the screen in action boasted that it would offer “vivid visuals at QHD with high refresh rates and VRR support.” Pricing is yet to be confirmed.
“Today, we’re also announcing a gaming monitor which will launch in Japan and the US,” Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Hideaki Nishino said, “featuring vivid visuals and a built-in charging hook for your DualSense wireless controller.”
While the screen itself supports 240 Hz and can also be hooked up to a PC, accompanying text confirmed it “supports a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz when conntected to a PS5 console,” though caveated that “design and specifications are subject to change.”
In a post on PlayStation Blog, Shuzo Kikuchi, VP of Product Management at Sony Interactive Entertainment, said the new PlayStation monitor was “built for desktop gaming with a PS5.” Kikuchi also outlined the features of the monitor.
PlayStation 27” Gaming Monitor features:
- A Quad High Definition (QHD) IPS display up to 2560 x 1440 resolution, so players can game at a comfortable viewing distance from their desk.
- High Dynamic Range support with Auto HDR Tone Mapping that automatically adjusts HDR settings during setup on PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles, ensuring rich and vivid picture quality.
- VRR support and refresh rates of up to 120 Hz for smooth and seamless gameplay on PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles, and 240 Hz on compatible PC and Mac devices.
- A built-in Charging Hook for a DualSense or DualSense Edge wireless controller (sold separately) that makes it easy for players to get right into gaming.
Kikuchi said the new PlayStation gaming monitor supports VESA mounting and also has a full suite of audio and connectivity options, including USB ports for your PlayStation Link adapter:
- Two HDMI IN port (ver 2.1) and one DisplayPort IN port (ver 1.4) for compatibility with PS5, PC, Mac, or other devices
- HDMI IN port (ver 2.1) supports up to 2560×1440, 240Hz, FRL, VRR; DisplayPort IN port (ver 1.4) supports up to 2560×1440, 240Hz, DSC
- Two USB Type-A and one USB Type-C port that can be used with PlayStation Link Adapters or other devices
- Built-in stereo speaker and 3.5mm audio output
- Compatibility with select VESA mounting systems for a more flexible display setup
PlayStation’s 27” Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook will launch in 2026 in the U.S. and in Japan, Sony said, with more information on a release date coming soon. There’s no word yet on price.
As part of the same broadcast, Sony also confirmed it would launch a Japan-only version of the PS5 Digital Edition with a more competitive price point. The move follows Nintendo’s launch of a Japan-only region-locked Switch 2 model, also at a cheaper price.
Of course, this new monitor is only the latest in a long line of PlayStation-branded hardware accessories that Sony has launched over the years. Indeed, the company announced a set of wireless gaming speakers for your PS5 and PC back in September, that can also connect to a PlayStation Portal or your smartphone.
For the rest of the news announced during tonight’s livestream, head over to our recap of everything announced during Sony’s State of Play Japan November 2025.
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