In a world where gaming monitors tend to max out anywhere from 32 to 37 inches, with most hovering around the 27inch mark, seeing this new Odyssey Ark screen from Samsung blows all those out of the water, why because its an insane 55inch display.

The large 55-inch screen is designed to wrap around the user’s field of view thanks to its 1000R curvature. This is further emphasised by Cockpit Mode, which helps enable the screen to rotate with HAS (Height Adjustable Stand), tilt and pivot functionality for an optimal screen environment that creates a new sense of world-blending immersion.

“We are excited to unveil this unique, next-generation gaming screen, the Odyssey Ark. This 55-inch 1000R curved gaming screen brings together premium, cinematic picture quality, immersive surround sound and an incredibly flexible interface which gamers increasingly demand,” said Hyesung Ha, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “The gaming community craves new experiences and Odyssey Ark delivers access to a new world of gaming that will raise standards across the entire industry.”

Gamers increasingly expect personalised and customisable gaming experiences. The Odyssey Ark provides a range of innovative features that let gamers adjust screen size, position and even ratio for an optimal gaming setup. First, the solar-powered Ark Dial – the exclusive controller for the Odyssey Ark – can quickly and simply control a variety of settings, including Flex Move Screen, Multi View, Quick Settings and Game Bar.

Flex Move Screen allows users to adjust screen size between 55- and 27-inches, change the screen position and even switch the screen ratio between 16:9, 21:9 and 32:9 – all with just one touch of Ark Dial. This freedom in not only horizontal, but also vertical position, is designed to give users even more control of the viewing experience. Multi View allows users to use the large screen to its full potential by displaying up to four screens all at once while horizontal, or three while in Cockpit Mode. This reduces the need for multi-monitor setups, so gamers can enjoy a clutter-free environment.

There is no local release date or price yet, but given its size and feature set, it won’t be cheap, but if you want to be among the first to know when its coming here, you can register on the official site.

Finally, with any new piece of hardware, the specs behind it are just as important as anything else, so here are the crucial specs for this beast of a screen.

Display

• Screen Size - 55”

• Flat / Curved - 1000R Curved

• Aspect Ratio - 16:9

• Processor - Neural Quantum Processor Ultra

• Matte Display - Yes

• Back Light Unit - Quantum Mini LED(Local Dimming)

• HDR(High Dynamic Range) - Quantum HDR 2000

• Contrast Ratio Static - 1,000,000 : 1

• Resolution - 3,840 x 2,160

• Response Time - 1ms (GTG)

• Refresh Rate - Max 165Hz

Gaming Features

• VRR - FreeSync Premium Pro

• Others - Ark Dial, Flex Move Screen, Multi View, Game Bar, Game Mode

General Features

• Auto Source Switch + - Yes

• Eye Saver Mode - Yes

• Flicker Free - Yes

• Adaptive Picture - Yes

• Off Timer Plus - Yes

Sound

• Sound Output - 60W

• Channel - 2.2.2ch (4 speakers and 2 woofers)

• Frequency Response - 45Hz ~ 20KHz

• Dolby Atmos - Yes

Interface

• HDMI - HDMI 2.1 (4EA), HDMI-CEC

• Lan Port - RJ45 (1EA)