Sony Malaysia today launched their latest gaming gear brand “INZONE” at Pavilion Bukit Jalil with its headsets spearheading the local market. As for the INZONE monitors, it was mentioned that it will not be available in the Asia Pacific region. The new INZONE headsets will offer features include superior sound and 360 Spatial Sound for gaming.
“The market has been expanding with a higher interest in gaming with the spread of esports tournaments and the advancement of gaming entertainment. With Sony’s strong history of high-end audio and visual technology products, we believe this new line will offer even more options for those looking to upgrade their current gaming systems. We are committed to contributing to the growth of gaming culture by providing PC and PlayStation gamers with a wider range of options to enrich lives through gaming. Also, Sony is proud to have a sponsorship with leading global esports leagues, Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2022 and 2023, PGL DOTA2 Arlington Major 2022 and the VALORANT Champions Tour with our wish for further advancement of gaming culture.” said Yukihiro Kitajima, Head of Game Business and Marketing Office, Sony Corporation.
For those who wondering what is INZONE concept, the company said it designed for extraordinary performance to offers a path to dive into an immersive zone, leading to a victorious ending. With three models lineup, the INZONE H9 is the wireless gaming headset packed with noise cancellation and 32 hours of battery life while the INZONE H7, a wireless gaming headset offers 40 hours of battery life, along with a wired headset, the INZONE H3. All three models are equipped with a flexible flip-up boom microphone with mute function, allowing instant communication during in-game with squad members. The headsets worked perfectly with PC and PlayStation platform, making it the perfect partner for immersive audio gaming.
To use the Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming on the INZONE headsets, users need to use the INZONE Hub PC software. Turning on the 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming allows players to precisely hear footsteps and movements. Also, with the smartphone app “360 Spatial Sound Personaliser,” users get the spatial sound optimised to their ear shape for truly personalised gameplay.
Making sure the audio experience is top notch when gaming, the diaphragms of the INZONE H9 and INZONE H7 both have a unique shape that allow the headphones to reproduce extremely high frequency sounds with high compliance, as well as authentic low frequencies for an immersive gaming experience.
Ducts on the housing of the INZONE H9, INZONE H7 and INZONE H3 control and optimise low-frequency sound reproduction for powerful bass that makes deep sounds seem incredibly real.
Only on the INZONE H9 is noise cancelling features which uses the same Dual Noise Sensor Technology used in the 1000X series headphones for extra immersive audio gaming. There is also Ambient Sound Mode so you can be still aware of the surrounding when you playing.
For those who planning to get INZONE H9 and INZONE H7 for their PlayStation 5, it includes on-screen indication where gamers can easily adjust and see the settings on the screen in the PlayStation 5 Control Center, along with gaming and chat balance, allowing players to change the volume balance between game audio and voice chat from the headset. It also comes packed with features including the ability to work with Tempest 3D AudioTech, which allows players to enjoy the immersive sounds when gaming with greater spatial expression.
Last but not least, the INZONE wireless headsets’s packaging material is plastic-free and uses only recycled materials and non-woven cellulose, reflecting Sony’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of products and practices.
In Malaysia, the INZONE H9 has the SRP of RM1,299 and will be available from early August. While, the INZONE H7 and INZONE H3 has the SRP of RM1,099 and RM439 respectively and is now available in Malaysia.
You can check the INZONE wireless gaming headsets specifications at below.
INZONE Wireless Gaming Headsets Specifications:
- INZONE H9: Wireless Noise Cancelling Gaming Headset: Precise target detection with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and advanced technology optimises acoustics, Game for hours with comfortable headband and earpads, Noise Cancelling and Ambient Sound Mode and 32 hours of battery life and a 10-minute quick charge offers up to an hour game time.
- INZONE H7: Wireless Gaming Headset: Precise target detection with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and advanced technology optimises acoustics, Game for hours with comfortable headband and earpads, and 40 hours of battery life and a 10-minute quick charge offers up to an hour game time.
- INZONE H3: Wired Gaming Headset: Precise target detection with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and advanced technology optimises acoustics, Game for hours with comfortable headband and earpads.