Highlights
- Sony is collaborating with Xiaomi in China to launch a PlayStation-branded fitness tracker.
- It is to mark the 10 years of PlayStation in China.
- Features – PlayStation-themed straps, a 1.74-inch OLED display, water resistance, heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, sleep tracking, 150 sports modes and battery life of up to 21 days.
- Sony hasn’t been confirmed for release outside China.
Sony is celebrating 10 years of PlayStation in China with an unexpected PlayStation-branded fitness tracker. The collaboration was recently announced on PlayStation China’s Weibo account. Here’s everything we know about the special edition wearable so far.
The special edition wearable comes packaged in a blue box and appears to be a customised version of the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro. The PlayStation version of the tracker doesn’t feature significant design changes but the strap steals the spotlight.
The strap is adorned with PlayStation’s iconic face button symbols and logo making it a must-have for fans. The package also includes a plain black strap, a commemorative card and a charging cable.
Sony hasn’t confirmed if the tracker will include any software tweaks to enhance the PlayStation branding, so for now, the changes appear to be mostly aesthetic. At its core, this fitness tracker boasts the impressive hardware of the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro.
It includes the following features –
- A74-inch OLED display with a smooth 60Hz refresh rate and a brightness of 1200 nits.
- A lightweight aluminium shell that’s water-resistant up to 5 ATM making it swim-proof.
- A slim profile of just 8mm and a weight of 24.5 grams for maximum comfort.
The tracker also offers comprehensive health and fitness features, including heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, sleep tracking, menstrual cycle tracking and GPS. Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy over 150 sports modes and an impressive battery life of up to 21 days.
Sony hasn’t shared details about the availability of this PlayStation-themed fitness tracker outside China.
It is unlikely to see a global release since Sony’s limited-edition PlayStation products are often market-specific. However, this wearable could be a one-of-a-kind collector’s item for die-hard PlayStation fans in China.
FAQS
Q1. What is Sony celebrating with the PlayStation-branded fitness tracker?
Answer. Sony is celebrating 10 years of PlayStation in China with a PlayStation-branded fitness tracker.
Q2. What is the base model for the PlayStation fitness tracker?
Answer. The PlayStation-branded fitness tracker is a customised version of the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro.
Q3. What features does the PlayStation-themed fitness tracker offer?
Answer. It includes a 1.74-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, sleep tracking, menstrual cycle tracking, GPS, over 150 sports modes and up to 21 days of battery life.
Q4. Are there any design changes specific to the PlayStation version of the fitness tracker?
Answer. The strap features PlayStation’s iconic face button symbols and logo, and it comes with a commemorative card and a charging cable.
Q5. Will the PlayStation-themed fitness tracker be available outside China?
Answer. Sony hasn’t shared details about availability outside China, and it is unlikely to see a global release since Sony’s limited-edition PlayStation products are often market-specific.
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