IO DATA DEVICE INC. Held a new game-related product launch at "eXe Field Akiba" in Akihabara UDX on November 5th. Announced the 4K compatible capture unit "GV-USB3 / HDDS" for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and the 4K / 120Hz compatible display "LCD-GCU32IHXAB" with HDMI input.
At the event, Mr. Mitsukane Kato, Senior Executive Officer and General Manager of Business Headquarters of the company, explained the efforts of the game market so far. The company has been developing mainly LCD displays under the GigaCrysta brand for the last 7 years, and has gained a lot of fans. However, he once again wondered what value can be provided to users that can be done by IO Data Device.
Senior Executive Officer General Manager of Business Headquarters Mitsukane Kato
Shipments of GigaCrysta products
According to Mr. Kato, console (consumer game) machines have been the mainstream in Japan, but demand for gaming PCs has expanded due to the rise of e-sports. He feels that the increase in cross-platform is creating an environment where gaming devices can be provided to a wider range of people.
Current game environment
In addition, the interest in e-sports is overwhelmingly in the late teens to early 30s. Due to this tendency, the conventional gaming device purchaser was in their 40s, but it is expected that the gaming device market will expand further in the future.
Game population and population enjoying esports
Based on this, more and more users will play games on both consumer game consoles and PCs, and we will develop products accordingly. He said that because it is a Japanese manufacturer, he wants to develop products that meet the needs and trends of domestic users.
Gaming capture for 4K recording
"GV-USB3 / HDDS" is an HDMI capture unit that can pass through at 4K / 60p, 2K / 120p HDR on PS5 and record at 4K / 30p, 2K / 120p. It will be released in mid-November and mid-December, with an estimated selling price of 27,700 yen (excluding tax).
With the conventional capture unit, even if it outputs at 4K / 120fps & HDR with PS5, it can only record with 2K / 60fps & SDR, low resolution, and low frame rate degraded video. On the other hand, when recording with a game machine, there is a problem that the game machine is overloaded. The current high-end capture unit that can record at 120 fps is also on the market, but it is said that it was expensive at the 30,000 to 50,000 yen level.
However, since this unit operates with the OS standard driver, it can easily record at 4K / 30p, 2K / 120p high resolution and high frame rate without the need for a driver, and realizes a cost performance of 30,000 yen or less. It also supports HDR 10 and can record HDR video. A two-month coupon for the recording software "HD Mix Capture" that supports HDR and H.265 and the paid distribution software "XSplit" (4K, 120fps not supported) is also attached.
31.5 inch display with HDMI 2.1 x 3
"LCD-GCU32IHXAB" is a 31.5-inch 4K / 144Hz compatible gaming display. Scheduled to be released in early December, shipped in late December, and the estimated selling price is 159,500 yen (excluding tax).
Actually PS5 video could be displayed in 4K / 120Hz & HDR
The company introduced that it has released a 144Hz display as a GigaCrysta brand product in 2017, and then announced high-end products such as 240Hz compatible, 34 inch ultra wide, every year.
Currently, with the advent of PS5 and video cards that support high resolution and high refresh rates, there is a demand for products that support 4K / 120Hz with HDMI only, so it is said that this product was developed.
The input terminal of this unit is equipped with HDMI x 3 and DisplayPort 1 port. HDMI supports up to 4K / 120Hz with 2.1 support for all 3 ports, and Diosplay Port supports up to 4K / 144Hz.
In addition, the response speed has an overdrive function and supports GtoG 1ms. In addition, it also has a "through mode" that minimizes internal delays. In addition, it is DisplayHDR 400 and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible certified. It has a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees vertically and horizontally, and uses a three-sided frameless panel. It also has a DCI-P3 coverage rate of 90%, a "Night Clear Vision" function that enhances visibility in dark areas, and a USB hub. A remote control for operating the main unit is also included.
In addition, the company wants to commercialize the gaming display that will be used at the forefront of e-sports and make the GigaCrysta brand a leader in the e-sports world. The company announced that it is developing a 24.5-inch 1920 x 1080 dot & 360Hz compatible gaming display.
A 360Hz compatible display was exhibited for reference at the venue, but the design may change because it is under development.
In addition, a wireless LAN router for gaming will be exhibited for reference at the venue. The main body has a symmetrical design that can be taken either front or back, and the LAN cable extends from the slit on the bottom, giving it a stylish shape in which the ports and buttons cannot be seen from the outside.
Reference exhibit wireless LAN router mock
The top surface was a magnet-attached lid, and the WPS button was hidden under it.Disposal is done from the top
There is a slit at the bottom of the main body, the stand is removed, the LAN cable is attached, and the cable is extended from this slit. This slit is also on the opposite side.It is said that it is considering a specification that LED light leaks from the bottom when the power is turned on.
At the end of the event, Mr. Junichi Kagezawa, Vice President and Representative Director of NTTe-Sports Co., Ltd., Mr. Naohiro Nishitaya, Deputy General Manager of Sales Promotion Department, IO Data Device Business Headquarters, and Mr. Hisashi Yamada, Radio DJ, will be on stage. A talk session was held on e-sports initiatives.
Mr. Naohiro Nishitaya, Deputy General Manager, Sales Promotion Department, IO DATA DEVICE INC.
Junichi Kagezawa, Vice President and Representative Director of NTT e-Sports Co., Ltd.
Radio DJ Hisashi Yamada
IO DATA DEVICE INC. Exhibited the Giga Crysta display for the first time at the Tokyo Game Show in 2014. Initially, it was used as an entertainment monitor, but after that, it was connected to the e-sports business while receiving the recommended certification of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
After that, at the I-O Data Fair held in 2017, using the gaming capture "GV-HDREC", not only recording the game, but also using the recorded video as "for recording the game", "considering the battle" When I appealed to try it, it was well received.
Mr. Nishitaya said that as e-sports became more and more popular, he would like to expand the base by making broad proposals as a comprehensive peripheral device manufacturer including PCs, not limited to the category for games.
When asked how he perceives e-sports, he wasn't sure at first, but once he realized that he would play various games as a competition and take on challenges, he was really looking forward to it. He said he was looking forward to the fact that it was a stay home these days and a surprising number of people are starting the game.
What is the main age group participating in eXeField Akiba? Mr. Kagezawa has a wide range of people from teens in junior high school and high school to people in their 40s and 50s like us. He replied that the number of people in their thirties who have finally begun to come to work has been increasing recently when they came home.
Furthermore, Mr. Nishitaya will continue to create products by grasping the needs of users as a continuum. He has been implementing strategies such as attaching HDMI input to videotape digitization devices to make them gaming captures, while adding distribution functions for recent telework situations and expanding to captures for web conferencing. ing.
For this reason, we have introduced products that are conscious of everyday use even for gaming displays. He said he would like to prepare a lineup that makes personal work styles more convenient, such as being able to perform high-quality video distribution and recording even with gaming capture, and connecting it to higher-grade online communication.
From 19:00 on Saturday, November 6th, Hatsune Matsushima, who will experience her just released "Call of Duty Her Vanguard" in 4K, will deliver a program that challenges the installation of SSD on PS5. Furthermore, on Sunday, November 7th, the program of experiencing "FINAL FANTASY XIV" on the 34-inch ultra-wide display "LCD-GCWQ341XDB" from 16:00 will be held with viewers from 19:00 as the second part. Announced that a custom match for "Apex Legends" will be held.
In addition, it appealed that each target store is conducting a campaign to buy the GigaCrysta series at a good price for 3 days from November 5th.
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