Samsung today announces the global launch of Odyssey Ark, the world’s first 55-inch 1000R curved gaming display, which adds a completely new format to the already industry-leading Odyssey line. The huge display offers a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms (GtG) response time, plus an all-new Cockpit mode and an exclusive controller, the Ark Dial, which allows you to enter the world of the game with unprecedented immersion.
“We are thrilled to present this absolutely unique next generation game display, Odyssey Ark. This 55-inch 1000R curved gaming display combines superior cinematic picture quality, immersive surround sound and an incredibly flexible interface, increasingly demanded by gamers” he claims Hyesung Ha, executive vice president of Samsung Electronics’ Visual Display Business “The gamer community wants new experiences and Odyssey Ark offers access to a new game world that will raise the standards of the entire industry. “
The amazing Odyssey Ark is built to deliver incredible experiences cinematographic, superior gaming performance and an interface that allows for fully optimized flexibility. Presented earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show, Odyssey Ark was awarded the CES Innovation Award Honoree.
A new cinematic experience that appeals to the senses
The broad 55-inch screen envelops the user’s field of vision thanks to its 1000R curvature, bridging peripheral vision. This aspect is further emphasized by the Cockpit mode, which allows the screen to rotate with the HAS functionality (Height Adjustable Stand), tilt and swivel for an optimal screen environment that creates a new sense of immersion.
Odyssey Ark takes advantage of the Samsung’s Quantum Matrix technology, using Quantum Mini LEDs, which allow for ultra-fine and precise control of intensely compressed LEDs. Thanks to new 14-bit processinga sophisticated lighting control technology, players see both dark and bright scenes, with 16,384 levels of black for ultra-realistic graphics.
The static contrast ratio of one million to one brings out even the finest details with perfect clarity. Additionally, the Neural Quantum Processor Ultra takes content quality to new levels, using data generated by 20 neural networks to enhance every visual detail, with a upscaling of content up to 4K resolution.
For a first-rate cinematic experience, Odyssey Ark leverages Samsung’s Matte Display and Sound Dome technology. The matte display offers anti-glare and anti-glare protection, minimizing distractions and allowing users to focus on the content in front of them. Odyssey Ark introduces great sound thanks to “Sound Dome Tech”With AI Sound Booster and Dolby Atmos to enhance the surround sound experience. Four speakers, one in each corner, and two center woofers produce realistic, rich sound thanks to a 60W 2.2.2 channel with the lowest 45Hz notes of any gaming screen or sound bar.
Superior gaming performance optimized for gamers
In addition to refresh rate of 165 Hz, Odyssey Ark offers 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160) and 1ms (GtG) response time with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, which maximizes on-screen accuracy and gives gamers a competitive edge in fast-moving environments. Odyssey Ark also offers powerful gaming performance and allows gamers to experience the best of gaming in one place with Samsung Gaming Hub. Samsung Gaming Hub is an all-in-one streaming game discovery platform, where gamers can research and enjoy favorite games from partners like Xbox, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Google Stadia, Utomik, and Amazon Luna.
Samsung Gaming Hub allows instant access to the best streaming services and popular console and PC games. With no downloads or storage requirements, users can explore every corner of the game world in an unlimited way.
Flexible interface to find the perfect settings for victory
Gamers always expect more personalized gaming experiences and customizable. Odyssey Ark offers a number of innovative features which allow players to adjust the screen size, position and even the ratio of the two screens for an optimal game setup. First, the solar-powered Ark Dial – the exclusive controller for Odyssey Ark – can quickly and easily control a number of settings, including Flex Move Screen, Multi View, Quick Settings and Game Bar.
Flex Move Screen allows users to adjust the screen size between 55 and 27 inchesto change its position and even to change the aspect ratio of the screen between 16: 9, 21: 9 and 32: 9, all with a single tap of the Ark dial. This freedom in not only horizontal but also vertical position gives users even more control over the viewing experience. Multi View allows you to use the large screen to its full potential, displaying up to four screens simultaneously horizontally or three in Cockpit mode. This eliminates the need to set up multiple monitors and gamers can enjoy a clutter-free environment.
Game Bar is a powerful tool that allows players to quickly and easily view the game status and to check the most important settings without having to leave the game screen. From checking the FPS (Frames Per Second), of HDR (High Dynamic Range) and of the VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), when adjusting settings such as screen ratio, response time and Game Picture mode, the Game Bar allows the player to be in control and achieve victory.
In addition to being equipped with a solar panel, the Ark Dial can also be recharged via a USB Type-C connectionthus eliminating the need for disposable batteries.
The Samsung Odyssey Ark pre-order in Italy will be available from 24 August 2022.
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