- Sony's trying something a little new,

- 索尼正在嘗試一些新東西。

it's making its own gaming monitors

它正在製造自己的遊戲顯示器

and headsets for PC and PS5.

以及用於PC和PS5的耳機。

Sony is good at entertaining you

索尼善於取悅你

in the living room,

在客廳裡。

but it usually leaves the PC gaming space

但它通常會離開PC遊戲領域

to other companies,

到其他公司。

that's changing with its new INZONE lineup

其新的INZONE產品系列正在改變這種狀況

of gaming monitors and headsets for PC

筆記本電腦的遊戲顯示器和耳機

and PS5 launching this summer.

和今年夏天推出的PS5。

Yes, the name is goofy,

是的，這個名字很呆板。

but I think the gadgets are pretty cool.

但我認為這些小玩意非常酷。

I've gotten to spend a little bit

我已經得到了花一點點的

of time with Sony's high end INZONE M9 monitor,

在索尼的高端INZONE M9顯示器上的時間。

it's an $899, 27 inch 4K model.

這是一個899美元，27英寸的4K模型。

And it has the features

而且它有以下特點

that the most discerning gamers

最挑剔的遊戲玩家

want in a monitor,

在顯示器中想要的。

a fast 144 hertz refresh rate,

一個快速的144赫茲刷新率。

one millisecond response time,

1毫秒的響應時間。

variable refresh rate,

可變刷新率。

along with DisplayPort,

與DisplayPort一起。

and HDMI 2.1 ports

和HDMI 2.1端口

to take full advantage of the PS5

以充分利用PS5的優勢

and PC's potential in terms of graphics.

和PC在圖形方面的潛力。

It also has a bunch of USB-A ports

它也有一堆USB-A端口

for connecting accessories,

用於連接附件。

plus a USB-C port with video support,

加上一個支持視頻的USB-C端口。

so you won't have to use an adapter

所以你不必使用適配器

to plug in a Mac.

以插入Mac。

The M9 kind of checks a lot of boxes.

M9有點符合很多條件。

A dedicated gaming display is

專用的遊戲顯示器是

both the most obvious move

都是最明顯的舉動

that Sony could make at this point in time

索尼在這個時間點上可以做出的

and an unexpected one.

和一個意想不到的。

Other display manufacturers like ASUS,

其他顯示器製造商如華碩。

a Acer, LG and Samsung

a 宏碁、LG和三星

have all but cornered the monitor market.

已經完全壟斷了顯示器市場。

But Sony's INZONE M9 comes

但索尼的INZONE M9配備了

with a couple extra unique features

有幾個額外的獨特功能

that may justify it's $899 price

這可能證明其899美元的價格是合理的

compared to other options,

與其他選擇相比。

which is good because $899 is a lot of money.

這很好，因為899美元是一大筆錢。

So, okay,

所以，好吧。

what are you actually getting for that price?

這個價格你到底能得到什麼？

(calm music)

(平靜的音樂)

The M9 features full-array local dimming,

M9具有全陣列局部調光功能。

with 96 zones for finer control

具有96個區，可進行更精細的控制

over the back lighting.

在後面的照明上。

That means you'll see more impressive contrast

這意味著你將看到更令人印象深刻的對比度

and a lot less haloing

和更少的光暈

around bright objects in dark fields.

在暗場中的明亮物體周圍。

Full-array local dimming is super common

全陣列的局部調光是超級常見的

in high-end TVs,

在高端電視中。

like the ones that Sony makes,

像索尼公司生產的那些。

but you'd be surprised how uncommon it is

但你會驚訝於它是多麼的不常見

in gaming monitors.

在遊戲顯示器中。

Most other gaming monitors

大多數其他遊戲顯示器

in this price range are edge lit

在這個價格區間內，有邊緣照明

and typically use vertical dimming zones

並通常使用垂直調光區

which just aren't as pleasant to look at.

這只是不那麼令人愉快的外觀。

It also supports DisplayHDR 600,

它還支持DisplayHDR 600。

reaching a peak brightness of 600 nits.

達到600尼特的峰值亮度。

That's lower than where most high end TVs are at

這比大多數高端電視所處的位置低。

but it's brighter than most monitors.

但它比大多數顯示器更亮。

The finer control of dimming zones

調光區的精細控制

and the HDR working in tandem,

和HDR協同工作。

makes games like "Returnal" and "Uncharted"

使得像 "Returnal "和 "Uncharted "的遊戲

even more punchy with contrast rich landscapes.

豐富的對比度的風景，甚至更有衝擊力。

Brights are brighter

熒光劑更亮

and darks are darker.

和黑暗是更黑暗的。

So a scary game feels just a little scarier

是以，一個可怕的遊戲感覺只是有點可怕

when you're playing it alone in a dark room.

當你在一個黑暗的房間裡獨自玩它時。

But those aren't the only cool TV features Sony is

但這些並不是索尼公司唯一的酷炫電視功能。

bringing to this gaming monitor.

帶來了這款遊戲顯示器。

It's got auto HDR tone mapping for the PS5,

它為PS5提供了自動HDR色調映射。

and theoretically that should just make

而理論上，這應該只是讓

the HDR perform better.

HDR的表現更好。

The monitor will recognize the PS5

顯示器將識別PS5

when it's plugged into the console

當它被插入控制檯時

and HDR settings will automatically be optimized,

和HDR設置將被自動優化。

but we'll have to do more testing to see

但我們必須做更多的測試來看看

if this feature is actually worth the hype,

如果這個功能真的值得炒作。

and whether you can manually tweak the display

以及你是否可以手動調整顯示器

if the automatic results aren't to your liking.

如果自動的結果不符合你的要求。

Another cool PS5 exclusive feature

另一個很酷的PS5專屬功能

is auto genre picture mode,

是自動流派圖片模式。

which automatically applies cinema mode

它自動應用電影模式

when you switch from playing a game

當你從玩一個遊戲轉到

to either using a streaming service

使用流媒體服務

or watching Blu-ray.

或觀看藍光。

It's great that you won't have to switch

這很好，你不必轉換

between gaming and movie mode,

在遊戲和電影模式之間。

and then back to gaming mode,

然後再回到遊戲模式。

and then back to movie mode

然後再回到電影模式

by yourself on the monitor,

由自己在顯示器上。

because navigating menus on monitors

因為在顯示器上瀏覽菜單

is usually so annoying.

通常是如此令人厭煩。

In my short time with the M9,

在我使用M9的短暫時間裡。

playing PS5 games looked fantastic.

玩PS5的遊戲看起來很棒。

I cycled through a few games,

我循環播放了幾場比賽。

each one showing off a better looking picture

每一個人都在炫耀著更好看的照片

than I'd seen before

比我以前見過的更多

while using a PS5 with any other gaming monitor.

在使用PS5與任何其他遊戲顯示器時。

"Returnal" looked incredibly spooky

"Returnal "看起來令人難以置信的詭異

with its brilliant use of lighting

其對燈光的出色運用

and neon bullet effects.

和霓虹燈子彈效果。

Later this winter,

今年冬天晚些時候。

Sony will bring a 27 inch 1080p version

索尼將帶來27英寸1080p版本

of this monitor to the market.

該顯示器的市場。

It's called the M3

它被稱為M3

and it'll cost $529,

而它將花費529美元。

and while it's a big step down

雖然這是個很大的進步

in terms of resolution,

在分辨率方面。

it boosts the refresh rate to 240 Hertz

它將刷新率提高到240赫茲

without compromising on too many

而又不影響到太多的

of the M9's high-end features.

M9的高端功能。

It still has variable refresh rate,

它仍然有可變的刷新率。

HDMI 2.1 ports,

HDMI 2.1端口。

NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility,

NVIDIA G-SYNC兼容性。

along with DisplayHDR 400,

與DisplayHDR 400一起。

but it lacks full-array local dimming.

但它缺乏全陣列的局部調光。

You might have already seen it appear

你可能已經看到它出現了

in some of the footage in this video.

在這個視頻中的一些鏡頭中。

It's also right behind me,

它也就在我身後。

but Sony's also announcing

但索尼也宣佈了

some gaming headsets to coincide

一些遊戲頭盔，以配合

with the monitor launch.

隨著顯示器的啟動。

This is great news

這是個好消息

because the M9 monitor speakers aren't great.

因為M9顯示器的揚聲器並不出色。

(calm music)

(平靜的音樂)

At the highest end of the lineup is

在陣容的最高端是

the $299, INZONE H9,

299美元的INZONE H9。

which can handle dual wireless connections simultaneously,

它可以同時處理雙重無線連接。

one through its USB-A transmitter

一個通過其USB-A發射器

and another through Bluetooth.

而另一個是通過藍牙。

Sony says that the end zone H9 shares

索尼表示，端午節H9共享

some common traits with the 1000XM5 headphones,

與1000XM5耳機的一些共同特徵。

like the soft pillowy ear pads,

喜歡柔軟的枕狀耳墊。

and the stellar noise cancellation.

和恆星噪聲消除。

I've had a little bit more time

我有多一點時間

with the H9 headset

與H9耳機

than I've had with Sony's gaming monitor,

比我用索尼的遊戲顯示器的時候還要好。

and I really like two things about them.

而且我真的很喜歡他們的兩件事。

One they're very comfortable,

一是他們非常舒適。

the notches of the headband

頭帶的槽口

can extend well beyond what my large noggin requires,

可以遠遠超出我的大腦袋所要求的範圍。

which I love.

這是我喜歡的。

Two, they sound just as good,

二，他們的聲音同樣好聽。

if not better than my personal Sony XM3 headphones.

如果不是比我個人的索尼XM3耳機更好的話。

I could see these being my go-to headset

我可以看到這些是我常用的耳機

for gaming, video calls,

用於遊戲、視頻通話。

and for listening to music.

並用於聽音樂。

One thing that isn't cool though

但有一件事並不酷

they look absolutely massive

他們看起來非常巨大

when they're on my head.

當他們在我頭上的時候。

I mean, look at them.

我的意思是，看看他們。

Like almost all headset makers,

像幾乎所有的耳機制造商一樣。

Sony is touting spatial audio as being a big deal

索尼正在吹捧空間音頻是個大問題

with the H9.

與H9。

With the idea being

隨著這一想法被

that it can help you notice little audio details,

它可以幫助你注意到小的音頻細節。

like enemy footsteps

如同敵人的腳步聲

before they get the drop on you,

在他們對你下手之前。

but it goes a step further than most companies,

但它比大多數公司走得更遠。

because it's trying to tune the feature

因為它正試圖調整該功能

to your ear shape.

適應你的耳朵形狀。

Sony made a whole mobile app

索尼做了一個完整的移動應用程序

that takes photos of your ears

能給你的耳朵拍照

to improve how the feature works on PC.

以改善該功能在PC上的工作方式。

Going this far with the process is optional,

走到這一步的過程是可選的。

and while it's easy enough

雖然這很容易

to follow along with the steps,

來跟上步驟。

I couldn't immediately notice the benefit in games,

我無法立即注意到遊戲中的好處。

but I need to test it out some more.

但我需要再測試一下。

If you understandably don't want to spend $300

如果你可以理解為不想花300美元

on a gaming headset,

在一個遊戲耳機上。

Sony has two other options,

索尼還有另外兩個選擇。

in the $229 wireless H7,

在229美元的無線H7。

and the $99 wired H3.

和99美元的有線H3。

The H7 ditches the noise cancellation from the H9,

H7拋棄了H9的降噪功能。

seeing a boost in total battery life as a result.

是以，看到總的電池壽命得到了提升。

As for the H3, has a slightly different design

至於H3，有一個稍微不同的設計

with less premium feeling build materials,

用的是不太高級的建築材料。

but it's also only a hundred bucks,

但它也只有一百塊錢。

and the audio performance is impressive

和音頻性能令人印象深刻

for that price.

為這個價格。

Everyone is trying to be the cheapest,

每個人都在努力成為最便宜的。

or the best,

或最好的。

or sometimes even both,

或有時甚至兩者兼而有之。

but I think Sony's new models

但我認為索尼的新機型

might just be unique enough to stand out.

可能只是足夠獨特，能夠脫穎而出。

I need to spend a little bit more time

我需要多花一點時間

with Sony's new gadgets,

與索尼的新小玩意。

but be sure to tune into theverge.com

但一定要注意收聽theverge.com。

to check out my final reviews soon.

來查看我的最終評論，很快。

And shameless plug

和無恥的插頭

but we have a new show on Netflix

但我們在Netflix上有一個新節目

called "The Future Of"

稱為 "未來的"。

and you should check it out.

而且你應該去看看。