The Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corp. said on Wednesday that it is expanding beyond its core PlayStation console gaming audience by unveiling a new range of headphones and monitors that are aimed at the expanding PC market for videogames.
Sony, whose PlayStation 5 console has been hampered by supply chain delays, declared last month that it would shift its focus toward publishing more games for PC and mobile platforms as subscription services and technological advancements make gaming more accessible to more people.
The Inzone line, created by a division separate from Sony’s main gaming business, aims to make use of Sony’s audio and display technology, two areas where the company is still thought to have an advantage despite having grown into a major player in the entertainment industry that includes games, music, and movies.
Its headphones, which come in wired and wireless noise-cancelling models and cost $99.99 and $299.99 respectively in the US, provide sound that gamers can use to find foes in-game. Inzone monitors cost $529.99 and $899.99 for a 4K version, and they promise sharp graphics and a fast refresh rate.
The equipment is compatible with the system and has a design that is reminiscent of the PlayStation 5 line.
