Innovative Odyssey 3D Monitor Delivers Immersive Glasses-Free 3D Gaming with Eye Tracking and View Mapping Technology
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its latest range of gaming monitors, with a special highlight on the revolutionary Odyssey 3D, offering a glasses-free 3D viewing experience. This announcement was made at Gamescom 2024, the world’s largest gaming exhibition, held in Cologne, Germany, from August 21 to 25.
Gamescom 2024 is a prestigious event that attracts over 1,400 exhibitors from the gaming industry, including hardware manufacturers, software developers, and game content creators. Samsung’s booth, spanning 800 square meters, is the company’s largest and most immersive display to date. The booth features the new Odyssey 3D alongside models from the Odyssey G6, G8, and G9 series.
Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of the Enterprise Business Team, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, expressed excitement about showcasing the glasses-free 3D gaming monitor. "We are thrilled to present our glasses-free 3D gaming monitor at Gamescom, the world’s largest gaming exhibition," Chung said. "Samsung remains committed to leading the premium gaming monitor market by continuously developing cutting-edge technologies that enhance the gaming experience."
Glasses-Free 3D Gaming with Odyssey 3D
The Odyssey 3D stands out due to its innovative light field display (LFD) technology, which creates lifelike 3D images from 2D content using a lenticular lens on the front panel. This technology, combined with Eye Tracking and View Mapping technology, ensures an optimal 3D experience without the need for special 3D glasses. Eye Tracking monitors the movement of both eyes using a built-in stereo camera, while View Mapping continuously adjusts the image to enhance depth perception.
The Odyssey 3D offers the flexibility to switch seamlessly between 2D and 3D modes based on user preference. Available in 27-inch and 37-inch sizes, it boasts a 4K resolution display, a rapid 1ms gray-to-gray (GTG) response time, and a high refresh rate of 165Hz, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted gameplay.
Additionally, the Odyssey 3D features an ergonomic design with a Height Adjustment Stand (HAS), tilt capabilities, FreeSync Premium, one DisplayPort 1.4, and two HDMI 2.1 ports. The monitor has already been recognized for its innovation, receiving the Best of Innovation award in the Gaming & eSports category at CES 2024.
Gaming Experiences at Gamescom 2024
At Gamescom 2024, Samsung offers an exclusive experience for attendees through partnerships with leading game developers. In the immersive Odyssey experience zone, visitors can experience the latest Odyssey gaming monitor lineup, including the Odyssey OLED G8 with UHD resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, and the Odyssey OLED G6 with QHD resolution and a 360Hz refresh rate, as well as the 57-inch dual UHD Odyssey Neo G9.
Visitors to the Samsung booth can explore the following monitors paired with highly anticipated games for an ultimate immersive experience:
- Odyssey 3D: This monitor provides an unparalleled 3D environment for visitors to explore KRAFTON’s "inZOI," a life simulation game known for its realistic graphics. The exclusive preview gives gamers a firsthand look at the next generation of gaming technology and innovation. Odyssey 3D’s fast response times and high refresh rates ensure smooth action and a deeply engaging narrative.
- Odyssey OLED G8: The rich colors and large display of the Odyssey OLED G8 elevate HoYoverse’s "Genshin Impact," offering gamers dynamic visuals and fluid gameplay that enhance the fast-paced action and storytelling.
- Odyssey Neo G9 & OLED G9: With a massive, ultra-wide screen and high-resolution display, the Odyssey Neo G9 and OLED G9 deliver an epic experience in Blizzard Entertainment’s "World of Warcraft: The War Within." This setup offers gamers an expansive field of view and crystal-clear details that make every new adventure feel truly immersive. "World of Warcraft" will be played by some of Europe’s top content creators. Fans will also get to play other beloved Blizzard games, including "Overwatch 2" and "Hearthstone."
Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy these top-of-the-line gaming monitors by playing these highly anticipated titles, some of which will be available to play even before their official releases.
Expanding the 2024 Odyssey OLED Lineup
Samsung has announced the expansion of its highly acclaimed Odyssey OLED lineup, introducing three new models: the Odyssey OLED G95SD, G93SD, and G85SD.
- Odyssey OLED G9 Series: The G95SD and G93SD models deliver an immersive experience with dual QHD (5,120 x 1,440) resolution, a 32:9 ultra-wide screen ratio, 1,800R curved design, Smart Hub, Gaming Hub, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms gray-to-gray (GTG) response time.
- Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SD model): This 34-inch model offers ultra-wide QHD (3,440 x 1,440) resolution, a 21:9 screen ratio, 1,800R curved design, Smart Hub, Gaming Hub, a 175Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms GTG response time.
Building on the success of the Odyssey OLED G6 and G8 introduced earlier, Samsung now offers OLED monitors ranging from 27 inches to 49 inches, including new widescreen models. This expansion diversifies Samsung’s comprehensive OLED portfolio, providing a wider range of options for gamers.
The new Odyssey OLED models incorporate Samsung’s proprietary OLED Safeguard to prevent burn-ins and OLED Glare Free technology to minimize light reflection, ensuring a superior viewing experience. The Odyssey OLED G9 (G95D model) was also named a CES Innovation Award Honoree in Computer Peripherals & Accessories at CES 2024.
Samsung’s Market Leadership
Samsung Electronics continues to lead the global gaming monitor market, holding the No. 1 brand position for five consecutive years. According to recent IDC data, Samsung ranked No. 1 in Q1 2024, capturing a 20.6% global market share in this category and leading the European gaming monitor market with a 24.2% share by revenue.
Conclusion
Samsung’s introduction of the Odyssey 3D and the expansion of its Odyssey OLED lineup underscore the company’s commitment to innovation and leadership in the gaming monitor market. The glasses-free 3D gaming experience, coupled with advanced technologies like Eye Tracking and View Mapping, sets a new standard for immersive gaming. Gamers and tech enthusiasts attending Gamescom 2024 will have an exclusive opportunity to experience these cutting-edge monitors and the latest gaming titles, promising a glimpse into the future of gaming technology.
Good to Know
- Lenticular Lens: This is a special type of lens that directs different images to each eye, allowing you to see 3D visuals without needing special glasses.
- Global Availability: The new Odyssey OLED models will be available globally, including in North America, Europe, and Australia, within this year. Launch schedules may vary by country.
- Smart Hub and Gaming Hub: Smart Hub is not available on the G93SD model, and Gaming Hub is not available on the G93SD model either.
- Market Data: According to IDC Q1 2024 Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker, Samsung holds the top position in the gaming monitor market with a significant share.
By continuously pushing the boundaries of technology, Samsung ensures that gamers have access to the best possible gaming experiences, making it a brand to watch in the ever-evolving world of gaming monitors.
- Lenticular Lens: This is a special type of lens that directs different images to each eye, allowing you to see 3D visuals without needing special glasses.
