For the first time, Microsoft has announced that it will be making a new line ofXboxbranded monitors. While the first monitor announcement has three models included, Microsoft says there will be even more options coming to theXboxmonitor line in the future.
Each of the new made for Xbox monitors is designed by a different company with Philips, ASUS, and Acer all contributing so far. The line is targeted at the new Xbox Series X/S consoles, and says that they are designed so that players can be confident they are enjoying all the visual capabilities of their shiny new systems. The monitors seem built from the ground up for any players that want to ensure they get as much out ofForza Horizon 5’s gorgeous new graphicsas they can.
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The first monitor revealed is the Philips Momentum 559M1RYV. At a sizable 55" the monitor is also mounted with a built on sound bar and rear lighting that matches the color tone on screen to help enlarge the screen even more. It also boasts 4k resolutions and a 120hz refresh rate withXbox-optimized HDRto make sure it looks as crisp and smooth out of the box as possible. All of this comes with a hefty price tag of $1599.99 when it releases later this Summer.
Up next is the ASUS Strix Xbox Edition XG43UQ. Coming in at 43" this monitor also promises 4K resolution with a 1ms response time and 120hz refresh rate. The ASUS Strix also features full HDR support with a 90% DCI-P3 rating. It is slated to release this October, but does not have a price attached to it just yet. Finally, there is the Acer Xbox Edition Gaming Monitor XV282K KV. This monitor is 28" and alsofeatures HDMI 2.1 support, 4k resolution, 120hz refresh rate, and full HDR support. However, it is also one of the first monitors to be fully Eyesafe certified to help reduce strain on the user’s eyes. The Acer monitor comes this Fall for $949.99, which is a pretty modest price for the great features of the monitor.
All in all, the monitors all seem like great options for Xbox fans who are willing to pay that much. It is good to see that there is a range of prices to allow players to pick which monitor works best for them, and it will be interesting to see what other monitors make it into the line in the future. With the quality of the first three, it does seem possible that some of the monitors could end up being some of thebest new monitors of the year.
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