Samsung is showcasing several high-end gaming monitor models, including the Odyssey 3D, the 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 at the exhibition. (Image courtesy of Samsung Elecs)
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has made a bold statement at Gamescom 2024, the world’s largest gaming exhibition, by unveiling a range of cutting-edge gaming monitors. The event, running from August 21 to 25 in Cologne, Germany, has attracted about 1,400 hardware, software, and game content producers.
In its largest exhibition space to date, spanning 800 square meters, Samsung is showcasing several high-end gaming monitor models, including the Odyssey 3D, the 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8, and the 27-inch Odyssey G6.
The spotlight is on the Odyssey 3D, which clinched the Best of Innovation award at CES 2024. This monitor features a lenticular lens on the front panel, allowing users to experience 3D content without special glasses. It also incorporates eye-tracking and screen mapping technologies for an optimized 3D experience.
Available in 27-inch and 37-inch sizes with 4K resolution, the Odyssey 3D boasts a 1ms response time and a 165Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth gameplay without ghosting or stuttering. The monitor also includes ergonomic design features and supports FreeSync Premium and multiple connectivity options.
Samsung Electronics has made a bold statement at Gamescom 2024, the world’s largest gaming exhibition, by unveiling a range of cutting-edge gaming monitors. (Image courtesy of Samsung Elecs)
Samsung has partnered with various game developers to create an immersive experience zone. Visitors can test new games like Blizzard’s “World of Warcraft: Internal War,” Krafton’s “inZOI,” and HoYoverse’s “Genshin Impact” on Samsung’s latest monitors.
Other notable displays include the Odyssey OLED G8 with a 240Hz refresh rate and UHD resolution, the Odyssey OLED G6 featuring a 360Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution, and the massive 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 with dual UHD resolution.
The company plans to expand its lineup by launching three new 2024 Odyssey OLED models globally, including two Odyssey OLED G9 models and an Odyssey OLED G8, in major markets across North America, Europe, and Australia by the end of the year.
Samsung’s dominant position in the gaming monitor market is evident from IDC data, which shows the company maintaining the top spot in the “global gaming monitor market with refresh rates of 144Hz or higher” for five consecutive years. In the first quarter of this year, Samsung achieved a 20.6% market share by value.
Jung Hoon, Vice President of Samsung’s Visual Display Business, expressed pride in showcasing the glasses-free 3D gaming monitor at Gamescom. He affirmed the company’s commitment to leading the premium gaming monitor market through continuous technological innovation.
Kevin Lee (kevinlee@koreabizwire.com)
