At the event, Samsung Electronics debuted the Odyssey City booth as an ode to Gamescom 2022. Through this immersive, hands-on experience showcasing the new Odyssey lineup, visitors could see for themselves the next-level performance of the advanced gaming screens.

Odyssey City: Enter a New Era of Immersive Gaming — From Odyssey Ark to Gaming Hub

The moment they entered the Samsung booth, visitors were faced with the next-generation gaming screen Odyssey Ark, unveiled for the first time in the European market. Visitors navigated the booth by moving from the Odyssey Ark Zone to the Experience Zone, then to the Gaming Hub Zone, and finally to the Tournament Zone to watch exciting live gaming.

The audience was fascinated by the impressive size of the Odyssey Ark, measuring 55-inches, equipped with 4K picture quality and a high refresh rate of 165Hz. One visitor to the booth said he liked “the size because he is into photography and videography. Also, for gaming, it feels like a space station.” Another visitor tested the game Valorant on the Odyssey Ark and said, “it’s really good if you want to play the game while streaming, chat with Twitch on top of it and play music.”

In addition to the Odyssey Ark, visitors marveled at the Odyssey G4 and the Odyssey Neo G8. One video game enthusiast reported that “the graphics are amazing” on the Odyssey Neo G8.

▲ Visitors, influencers and famous gamers who visited Gamescom experienced the immersive design of the Odyssey Ark.

Another popular standout of Samsung Electronics’ booth was the Samsung Gaming Hub,¹ an all-in-one game streaming discovery platform. This enables users with a Samsung TV or Odyssey lineup product that supports Samsung Gaming Hub — and a controller compatible with the gaming hub — to enjoy games with no downloads or storage space requirements.

After experiencing the Samsung Gaming Hub, visitors left with the feeling that “it is convenient because you do not need a separate device such as a console or PC, and you can start the game immediately after setting up Bluetooth if you have a controller,” which is ideal for easy game preparation.

▲ Visitors at the Samsung booth experienced cloud games firsthand through Samsung Gaming Hub, using Neo QLED (QN95B), Odyssey Ark, Odyssey G7 (G70B) and Odyssey G6 (G65B).

Putting Odyssey Citizens to the Test With a “This or That” Question Game and “Odyssey Lineup Quiz”

To get to know the gaming styles of Gamescom goers, Samsung asked a series of questions in a game of “This or That.” The questions prompted gamers to choose the first or second option for topics including “I play on PC vs. I play on console” and “game devices matter vs. game skills matter.” The most interesting finding from the game is that many gamers tend to multitask. In other words, they like to watch a video or listen to music while playing a game. This shows multitasking is emerging as a new trend as gamers play a variety of games at once or play a game while searching online for a walkthrough.

For a fun, interactive activity, Samsung engaged visitors in a quiz about the Odyssey lineup, giving prizes to those who guessed the most answers correctly. Questions included, “How many speakers and woofers are mounted on the Odyssey Ark?” Samsung knowledge pros won a prize for answering four speakers and two woofers.

▲ Gamers exploring the Odyssey City share their thoughts on the Odyssey Ark.

Get in the Game: Competitive Tournaments, 5 vs. 5 Battles and Talk Shows

Daily gaming tournaments were held during the exhibition in the Tournament Zone, featuring the Odyssey G4. All three days, there was a long line of gamers waiting to experience the outstanding performance of the Odyssey G4 up close and personal, which received rave reviews from critics.

▲ Spectators enjoy a game in the Tournament Zone where the Odyssey G4 is installed — competing against fellow visitors.

On the main stage, a five vs. five League of Legends (LoL) match was held with Odyssey Neo G8, where famous global game influencers and visitors participated. The match provided an opportunity to check out the superior performance of the Odyssey Neo G8, which supports 4K picture quality and a refresh rate of 240Hz. The 5v5 battle was broadcast in real time through large signage in the booth, and the audience joined in the fun by cheering on the gamers playing live.

▲ On the main stage, famous game influencers played League of Legends on the Odyssey Neo G8 while spectators watched intently.

▲ Throughout the exhibition, various programs were held for everyone to enjoy, such as game-related talk shows hosted by global game influencers and photo ops with audience members.

In addition to experiencing the new Samsung Odyssey lineup while exploring the Odyssey City, visitors to the Samsung booth got to enjoy live gaming matches and talk shows with global gaming influencers, including Maxim, Just Johnny, Sola and Tolkin. Overall, Gamescom goers who visited the Samsung Odyssey City enjoyed a unique and immersive experience and were delighted to see firsthand the next era of gaming powered by the new Odyssey lineup.

¹ Samsung Gaming Hub is available in the following countries/regions: U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Korea and Brazil. Service availability for partners may vary by region.

Samsung Electronics constructed the Odyssey City booth at Gamescom 2022, where players can experience a variety of products to match their gaming tastes. The booth includes the Ark Highlight Zone, where visitors can experience the world’s first 55-inch gaming screen with 1000R curvature, the Odyssey Ark, a hands-on experience zone where visitors can play a game with Samsung’s gaming displays such as the Odyssey Neo G8 and the Odyssey Neo G7, and the Samsung Gaming Hub Zone where visitors can enjoy a cloud game via a Samsung display without any additional devices.

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Check out the photos below for a peek at the exciting Odyssey City where you can learn everything about Odyssey and experience the future of gaming.

Welcome to the Odyssey City

▲ Cosplayers pose in front of the Samsung Odyssey City booth located in the central hall 9 of Cologne Messe, where Gamescom 2022 is being held.

▲ The scene of Samsung Odyssey City at Gamescom 2022. A wide range of zones allow visitors to experience Odyssey products and to see Samsung’s vision for the future of gaming displays.

The Odyssey Ark Unveiled for the First Time in Europe

▲ The Odyssey Ark offers a perfectly immersive gaming experience for gamers with Multi View, Cockpit Mode, 4K resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. The mesmerizing design captures many people’s attention.

▲ Visitors at the Samsung booth are playing a game using the Odyssey Ark’s Cockpit Mode and Multi View.

▲ In the Odyssey Ark Zone, global gaming influencers film and talk about the Odyssey Ark.

The Odyssey City Receives Attention From Global Media

▲ The Odyssey Ark and Samsung Gaming Hub were announced at the media event on August 24.

The Odyssey Lineup Optimized To Enjoy the Most Immersive Experience

▲ The Odyssey Neo G8, world’s first 4K, 240Hz monitor was awarded the Best of Innovation Award in the Gaming category at CES 2022. Visitors are enjoying games through the Odyssey Neo G8.

▲ Visitors are experiencing the full Odyssey lineup, including the Odyssey Neo G7.

Experience the Best of Gaming in One Place With Samsung Gaming Hub

▲ Samsung Gaming Hub is a platform that allows users to play cloud games without connecting to additional devices such as a console or PC, or game installations. Visitors are experiencing the Samsung Gaming Hub through the Odyssey Ark.

▲ Visitors are experiencing the Samsung Gaming Hub with the Odyssey G7 (G70B) and the Odyssey G6 (G65B).

▲ Visitors are experiencing the Samsung Gaming Hub with the Neo QLED (QN95B).

Odyssey City, a Festival for Gamers

▲ Cosplayers, dressed up as characters from their favorite games and movies, caught the attention at the Samsung Electronics booth.

“As the world’s largest gaming event, Gamescom represents an opportunity for Samsung to showcase our latest gaming innovations that will deliver the incredible future of gaming to player communities around the world,” said Hyesung Ha, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “The awe-inspiring Odyssey Ark and super smart new G70B and G65B reinforce our expertise, while opening up a new world of possibilities through these gaming screens.”

Odyssey Ark: Ultimate Entertainment Screen With Superior Gaming Performance

The Odyssey Ark represents a new frontier in gaming with its unrivaled picture quality and cinematic surround sound. The world’s first 55-inch 1000R curved screen provides an immersive view that wraps around the user’s peripheral vision, enhanced by Cockpit Mode which optimizes the screen environment with HAS (Height Adjustable Stand), tilt and pivot functionality. Quantum Matrix Technology powered by Quantum Mini LED enables ultra-fine and precise control of the densely packed LEDs with newly added 14-bit processing, enhanced by 16,384 black levels and a million-to-one static contrast ratio which showcases every detail in perfect clarity.

The Odyssey Ark is the ultimate entertainment screen, made possible by Samsung’s proprietary Matte Display and Sound Dome Technology. With both anti-glare and anti-reflection protection, users can watch, work and play without distractions, while surrounding themselves with cinematic sound delivered through four speakers at each corner and two central woofers — resulting in a 60W 2.2.2 channel with the lowest 45Hz notes of any gaming screen or gaming soundbar.

The Odyssey Ark is equipped with all the necessary features to deliver the best gaming, entertainment and lifestyle experiences. Smart Hub integrates essential IoT devices and functionality, allowing users to monitor and adjust settings such as temperature and humidity through the SmartThings app. Plus, a simple Wi-Fi connection enables a full smart TV experience, giving access to popular streaming apps and free live content with no downloads or sign-ups made possible by Samsung TV Plus.

In addition to a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time (GtG) with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, the Odyssey Ark offers Samsung Gaming Hub,¹ an all-in-one game streaming discovery platform where players can discover and play the games they love with no downloads or storage space requirements.

Furthermore, Odyssey Ark is equipped with Ark Dial, a solar-powered controller which is exclusive to the Ark screen, allowing the quick and easy control of settings such as Flex Move Screen, Multi View, Quick Settings and Game Bar.² In addition to being equipped with a solar panel, the Ark Dial can also be charged by a USB Type-C connection.

Odyssey G70B & G65B: Smart Services and Even Slicker Gameplay

Newly unveiled at Gamescom 2022 are the Odyssey G70B and G65B gaming monitors. These are the first models in the Odyssey lineup which have both Samsung’s Smart Platform and Samsung Gaming Hub embedded.

Both the G70B and G65B provide smart functionality, including the option to create a home office environment even without a PC. The monitors conveniently connect with various IT devices and services all from one screen for an ultra-efficient working environment. Users can wirelessly connect to a Windows or Mac PC, use Samsung DeX, mirror a smartphone screen onto the monitor using Apple AirPlay 2 as well as access Microsoft 365 cloud services. Users can also watch the latest shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime and other leading OTT (over-the-top) service providers.

In addition to the IoT functionality also available on the Odyssey Ark, the G70B and G65B are equipped with a high-sensitivity Far Field Voice microphone, allowing users to control the device with voice assistants such as Bixby and Amazon Alexa. The Always On Voice³ function allows users to interact with Bixby even when the monitor is turned off, while displaying conversation related information on the monitor’s screen.

The G70B is available in 28- and 32-inch sizes, offering a 144Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time (GtG). These capabilities are packaged up in a UHD resolution, flat IPS display that is enhanced by NVIDIA’s G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for smooth gameplay.

The G65B is offered in 27- and 32-inch size option and is equipped with a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time (GtG). The QHD, 1000R curved display comes with FreeSync Premium Pro for a flawless gaming experience that will give any player a competitive edge.

Samsung Gaming Hub — available on both the G70B and G65B — allows instant access to top streaming services from partners such as Xbox, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Google Stadia, Utomik and Amazon Luna (U.S. Only). Plus, users can access popular console and PC games to journey throughout the gaming universe, powered by Samsung’s advanced game streaming technology for smooth visuals and responsive gameplay. In addition to Samsung Gaming Hub, the two new Odyssey models offer Game Bar, a powerful tool enabling gamers to quickly and easily view the status of gaming settings and modify response time or screen ratio, as well as Game Picture mode, without ever needing to leave the game screen.

Samsung’s Odyssey Ark is now available for preorder globally, while the G70B and G65B will be available globally from Q4.

To experience and learn more about Samsung’s latest gaming display innovations, please visit the Samsung booth at Gamescom in Hall 9 in the Koelnmesse, Cologne, August 24-28, 2022. For additional information on Samsung’s Odyssey gaming lineup, please visit https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/gaming-monitor/odyssey-ark.

You can also visit the Samsung Odyssey Twitch channel to explore the gaming of tomorrow: https://www.twitch.tv/samsungodyssey.

¹ Samsung Gaming Hub is available in the following countries/regions: U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Korea and Brazil. Service availability for partners may vary by region.

² Game Bar is supported for PC & console gaming, but not for Gaming Hub.

³ Availability of voice assistant services may vary by region.