Sony has just announced a whole roster of new PC gaming accessories at Gamescom, with more headsets and earbuds joining brand new mouse and keyboard options. That's the first time Sony has ventured into the PC input market under the Inzone brand, and it's done so with the help of Fnatic.
All gadgets are available to pre-order at Amazon ahead of release on August 29 (some ship a little later in September), though I'll warn you now - you're definitely paying a Sony tax on those prices.
Sony Inzone KBD-H75
Sony wants a cool $300 for its first gaming keyboard, but when you consider the magnetic switches, 8,000Hz polling, and gasket mounted design that's not a far cry from the rest of the market toppers. This is a 75% deck that could easily fade into the background of any setup if it weren't for those sparkly RGBs. Still, it's far more expensive than the best gaming keyboards I've tested so far - so this is a real gamble.
That polling rate is only going to appeal to the most competitive among us, but if you're keen on that dedicated media control dial and additional Inzone Hub settings there's still plenty to investigate here.
Sony Inzone Mouse-A
Unlike the keyboard above, Sony has pitched its wireless 8,000Hz rodent a little cheaper than the current best gaming mouse contenders. You're paying $30 less than the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro here, dropping some DPI but also some weight and swapping that Focus Pro sensor for a custom PixArt 3950IZ. A 750 IPS tracking speed is a little low compared to Razer's top guns (and the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 DEX), but this looks like a slick and smooth pointer I'm excited to get my hands on.
Sony Inzone H9 II
Sony certainly wants its new generation H9 to compete with some of the best gaming headsets on the market. The $349.99 set comes with WH-1000XMG drivers (and the incredible reputation that name comes with from the everyday headphone space), as well as customizable 360 Spatial Sound, a 260g form factor, and simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections. Considering the noise cancelling grunt that set of drivers carries, and the new floating headband design - instinct tells me these could well give the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless something to think about.
Sony Inzone E9
The Sony Inzone E9s are coming for the Razer Morays, though that $149.99 price tag is looking a little higher than average for these in-ear monitors. Still, for those who prefer a more discrete look and feel, the virtual 7.1 surround sound (and Sony's own 360 Spatial Sound), and enclosed isolating design could well pay off. In focusing only on noise isolation, rather than cancellation, Sony has managed to keep that price a little lower - but it's still $20 more than Razer's iteration.
- See all Sony Inzone gadgets at Amazon
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