PlayStation Officially Unveils New Hardware Alongside Pre-Order Date

Sony has announced a new 1440p IPS gaming monitor under the PlayStation brand, set to launch on August 27. The hardware will initially be exclusive to the United States and Japan markets.
Why it matters
This expansion into dedicated gaming peripherals signals Sony's strategy to deepen its ecosystem integration beyond just the console hardware.
Playstation 5 Pro with different colored lights shooting out from underneath it. By James Lynch Published Jun 2, 2026, 5:29 AM EDT James is a gaming writer from London who has spent thousands of hours exploring titles from every genre. Though he has a particular affinity for multiplayer titles like World of Warcraft, Destiny 2 and League of Legends, he has also put thousands of hours into single-player experiences, from deep RPGs to epic PC strategies. When he's not playing or writing, he can usually be found supporting his beloved Brentford FC. Sign in to your ScreenRant account Add Us On Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap The PlayStation 5 is undoubtedly a brilliant console, and though it has some areas for improvement, it is already secure in its position as one of the better selling consoles ever. Though almost all of us are in it for the games, there are plenty of other products that Sony has released around the game that are worth picking up if you're a fan of the hardware.
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