Starting this August. . .
With the shortage of consoles decreasing as months progress in 2021, Microsoft is shifting focus to do something rare in the gaming world. Microsoft revealed this week, that they’re planning new designed Xbox monitors to unlock the true power of HDMI 2.1 on the Xbox Series X|S.
Over the last two years, they’ve been working with Philips, ASUS, and Acer for the new HDMI 2.1 integration; which hasn’t been showcased yet on a mainstream level. While most games are now starting to run at 60 frames-per-second, Microsoft’s new display sets will feature 4K HDR at 120Hz.
Although variable refresh rates will occur, they believe any gamer will be able to get the ideal monitor they want for a preferred gaming experience. The Philips Momentum 559M1RYV 55 is leading things off in August, with a price tag of $1599.99 USD.
The 28” Acer Xbox Edition Gaming Monitor XV282K KV model, will be available in the fall at a prince of $949.99 USD; while the ASUS ROG Strix Xbox Edition XG43UQ 43″ is set for October without a price.
Take a look at the breakdown of monitors below.
Philips Momentum 559M1RYV 55”
For console gaming enthusiasts, the new Designed for Xbox Philips Momentum display is what players expect from high fidelity monitors in this new era of gaming. At 55 inches, this monitor is a display and soundbar in one. The Philips Momentum was developed with Microsoft and validated to deliver optimal Xbox Series X|S performance as soon as you turn it on. It offers quality sound engineered by audio experts, Bowers & Wilkins and new Ambiglow lighting which creates an image-matching halo of light on the rear wall, visually enlarging the screen and giving players a truly immersive experience.
The Philips Momentum supports 4K resolution at 120Hz powered by AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technology to reduce screen tearing. It also introduces a new, dedicated Xbox picture mode. Players can enjoy high-contrast HDR with the VESA Certified DisplayHDR 1000, offering local-dimming and peak luminance more than 3x that of mid-grade displays on the market.
The Philips Momentum 559M1RYV 55″ will be available worldwide for $1599.99 USD starting this Summer, along with other future products as we look to expand the Xbox Licensed monitor ecosystem with the team at Philips.
ASUS Strix Xbox Edition Gaming Monitor XG43UQ 43”
ASUS Strix Xbox Edition Gaming Monitor XG43UQ 43”
Our friends at the Republic of Gamers have been hard at work on a new monitor for Xbox fans. The ASUS ROG Strix Xbox edition comes in at 43 inches, delivering 4K UHD visuals and a 1ms moving picture response time (MPRT) for superfast gaming on a big screen.
Co-developed with the Designed for Xbox Team, ASUS has created an Xbox mode for best color, contrast, and hue settings when paired with Xbox Series X|S. This monitor also features AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technology putting an end to choppy gameplay and replacing it with supersmooth native 4K at 120Hz gaming via HDMI 2.1. Plus, it offers a 90% DCI-P3 color gamut and DisplayHDR 1000 certification ensuring quality visuals and true-to-life colors. The ASUS ROG Strix Xbox Edition XG43UQ 43″ will be available October 2021 and price may vary by regions, please contact your local stores for more detailed information.
Acer Xbox Edition Gaming Monitor XV282K KV 28”
The 28” Acer Xbox Edition Gaming Monitor supports 4K at 120Hz and HDMI 2.1, pushing next- generation gameplay to its limits on Xbox Series X|S. It has a low 1ms response time and ensures high color accuracy while the VESA DisplayHDR 400 provides great contrasts between dark and light shades.
Like other monitors entering the program, this display comes AMD FreeSync Premium Pro ready. Equipped with Acer VisionCare 3.0, the Acer Xbox Edition Gaming Monitor is among the first monitors to be TUV/Eyesafe certified, reducing strain on gamers’ eyes as they dive into their gaming adventures. For those interested in PC gaming or a more robust technical setup, this model has a built-in KVM switch, enabling easy switching between multiple PCs without having to change the monitor, keyboard, and mouse setup. The 28” Acer Xbox Edition Gaming Monitor XV282K KV will be $949.99 USD and available this Fall.
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