Panasonic has announced the GNW10 SoundSlayer, a wearable gaming speaker that allows players to immerse themselves in play to experience the real emotion of gaming. The GNW10’s lightweight, ergonomic design incorporates 4-channel speakers, wireless connectivity, and AI voice control to deliver an exciting, stress-free, and lush sensory experience whether you’re going solo or playing with friends.
GNW10’s neck-mounted wearable gaming speaker is designed for comfort even after long hours of energetic gameplay and combines a wireless, neck-mounted wearable gaming speaker and a separate wireless transmitter.
Panasonic’s designers began by eliminating the discomfort from contact pressure around the ear and top of the head which is common with over-the-ear headphones. Then they identified points of fatigue and discomfort related to neck-mounted devices to create an ergonomic housing that avoids contact with the clavicle and does not place a burden on the trapezius muscles. The result is a lightweight body and exceptionally comfortable fit.
Compatible with Windows 10/11 PCs, PS4/PS5 consoles, and the Nintendo Switch (TV mode only), the GNW10 system also supports subwoofer output for an ever more powerful soundscape.
Immersive, 3D sound from 4 speakers
Incorporating four newly developed 38mm speakers arranged from front to back, the GNW10 creates realistic sounds from all directions, immersing the player in a deep, layered soundscape. Furthermore, the new 130cc housing – 60 percent larger than the current SC-GN01 Wearable Immersive Gaming Speaker System – delivers even more acoustic pressure and substantially more powerful bass for even more immersion.
Compared to conventional headphones which deliver dialog, music, sound effects, and voice communication through only two speakers which restricts the depth and intensity of the sensory experience, the GNW10 is a major step forward for gamers, providing them with a total of four speakers for an immersive sensory experience.
PC users can download and install the dedicated SoundSlayer app for intuitive, easy configuring of multiple functions, including for equalizer, chat volume, and sound mode; users can save up to three different presets.
Additionally, the GNW10 offers multiple audio modes tailored to enhance gameplay, ensuring optimal quality for any type of game you choose to play:
- Role-Playing Game mode—Ideal for role-playing games. This mode creates a sense of reality and intensity—as if you were inside of the game’s virtual world.
- First-Person Shooter mode—Provides accurate spatial audio which allows users to hear subtle sounds such as footsteps, giving players the advantage in first-person shooter and third-person shooter games.
- Voice mode—Enhances human voices to provide a truly immersive experience. Recommended for adventure games, where clear dialog can provide important clues.
The GNW10 adds a robust wireless connection to allow more freedom of movement and an immersive, latency-free gaming experience. Panasonic’s proprietary wireless technology can transmit 6-channel audio signals on a dedicated 2.4GHz band with a latency of less than 20 milliseconds, providing stress-free and comfortable play even in FPS games with demanding audio latency requirements.
Button placement has been optimized for easy operation, an intuitive layout, and functional button shape, allowing you to communicate with your co-op partners without losing focus on the game.
AI voice control for clean, clear communication
In the heat of an epic boss fight or silently stalking in stealth mode, the GNW10’s microphones on both sides of the housing make sure that you can still be heard regardless of which direction your head is turned.
The GNW10 improves upon the SC-GN01 by introducing Intelligo Technology, Inc.’s ‘AI voice communication processor,’ which offers superior noise canceling, echo canceling, and AI Beamforming performance. This technology eliminates ambient noise and sound from its own speakers, providing you with an environment where your co-op partners will only hear your voice. Clean and clear communication makes it feel like you’re standing shoulder-to-shoulder with your gaming friends.
The GNW10 will be available on Amazon and shop.panasonic.com at the end of October 2023 for $299.
For more information, visit https://na.panasonic.com/us/soundslayer
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