London, UK – September 27, 2019 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its official sponsorship of the PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS Europe League (PUBG PEL). As part of this sponsorship, all upcoming PUBG PEL matches in 2019 will be played on the C27RG5, Samsung’s latest curved gaming monitor –marking the first time ever official PUBG PEL ESports matches will be played on curved monitors. The CRG5, which was first unveiled at E3 2019, delivers a powerful combination of industry-first 240Hz refresh rate with a curved display and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, to provide the immersive experience that gamers have come to expect.

PUBG Europe League is the professional European league for the popular Battle Royale game, PUBG. Based in Berlin, Germany, the league represents Europe’s portion of the official 2019 competitive season held by PUBG Corporation and Starladder. The third and final phase of the season pits 16 of the biggest Esports teams in the world against each other. World renowned teams such as FaZe Clan, Natus Vincere, Team Liquid, G2 Esports, Pittsburg Knights, Team SoloMid and Ninjas in Pyjamas will train and compete on the Samsung C27RG5 for a chance to win part of the $350.000 prize pool. Official matches are played Friday through Sunday from 6PM to 9PM, with the phase 3 final taking place on October 6^th and the promotion cup final taking place on October 20^th.

CRG5: World`s first 240Hz refresh rate with curved display

The 27-inch CRG5 combines a lightning-fast refresh rate through 240Hz RapidCurve technology and 1500R curvature, eliminating lag time while displaying ultra-smooth scenes for a truly immersive experience. The 240Hz refresh rate allows a swift, effortless response to screen transitions and quickly changing situations, while the 1500R curved screen offers a wider view with just one glance.

To eliminate tears, stuttering and any delay in the action, G-sync compatibility from NVIDIA synchronizes the graphics processing unit (GPU) and panel, offering players exceptionally dynamic and seamless gameplay during any scene in full HD resolution.

An impressive 3000:1 contrast ratio means Samsung’s latest curved gaming monitor delivers deeper blacks and brighter whites, providing superfine detail in the brightest and darkest parts of an image for greater user enjoyment. Samsung’s CRG5 has a curved vertical alignment (VA) panel display tailored to the user’s range of view for increased concentration during critical gameplay moments.

The bezel-less design of Samsung’s CRG5 gives gamers even more screen space, while a strong, sturdy Y-stand and game dashboard-style On Screen Display (OSD) menu enhances any gaming environment. Samsung’s CRG5 also offers a host of optimal gaming modes that make the player experience more comfortable than ever before. Game Mode is an optional setting that automatically, and optimally, adjusts black gamma levels, contrast, sharpness and color for all types of games. Low input Lag Mode can also minimize delays between a user’s input devices and display, while Virtual Aim both increases and enhances accuracy when playing a first-person shooter. Finally, Eye Saver Mode minimizes the blue light omitted by the display to keep eyes comfortable when gaming for extended periods of time.

For more on Samsung and PEL, go to https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/pubg2019.

As the world’s largest gaming event, gamescom is an important stage for Samsung to display its latest gaming technology. The Samsung booth has doubled in size since 2018, measuring larger than an NBA basketball court at 500 square meters. Besides the CRG5, attendees can experience Samsung’s other latest gaming display innovations including the Space Gaming Monitor (SR75Q) and the Super Ultra-wide CRG9 49″.

CRG5: World’s First 240Hz Refresh Rate with Curved Display

The 27-inch CRG5 combines a lightning-fast refresh rate through 240Hz RapidCurve technology and 1500R curvature, eliminating lag time while displaying ultra-smooth scenes for a truly immersive experience. The 240Hz refresh rate allows a swift, smooth response to screen transitions and quickly changing situations, while the 1500R curved screen offers a wider view with just one glance.

To eliminate tears, stuttering and any delay in the action, G-sync Compatible from NVIDIA synchronises the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and panel, offering players exceptionally dynamic and seamless gameplay during any scene in full HD resolution.

“Great gaming PCs deserve fantastic monitors and Samsung’s first NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible monitor, the C27RG5 means a smooth, tear-free, and stunning gaming experience for users with GeForce GTX 10-Series, GeForce GTX 16-Series and GeForce RTX 20-Series graphics cards,” said Vijay Sharma, Product Management Leader for NVIDIA G-SYNC.

An impressive 3000:1 contrast ratio means Samsung’s latest curved gaming monitor delivers deeper blacks and brighter whites, providing superfine detail in the brightest and darkest parts of an image for greater user enjoyment. Samsung’s CRG5 has a curved vertical alignment (VA) panel display tailored to the user’s range of view for increased concentration during critical gameplay moments.

The bezel-less design of Samsung’s CRG5 gives gamers even more screen space, while a strong, sturdy Y-stand and game dashboard-style On Screen Display (OSD) menu enhance any gaming environment. Samsung’s CRG5 also offers a host of optimal gaming modes that make the player experience more comfortable than ever before. Game Mode is an optional setting that automatically and optimally adjusts black gamma levels, contrast, sharpness and colour for all types of games. Low input Lag Mode can also minimise delays between a user’s input devices and display, while Virtual Aim both increases and enhances accuracy when playing a first-person shooter. Finally, Eye Saver Mode minimises the blue light emitted by the display to keep eyes comfortable during extended periods of gaming.

Space Gaming Monitor: Reclaim your Gaming Space

First unveiled at gamescom 2019, the 32″ Space Gaming Monitor (SR75Q) has a super-fast 144Hz refresh rate with AMD Radeon FreeSync. The 144 Hz screen refresh rate minimises image lag and motion blur, while AMD FreeSync synchronises the refresh rate of the display and your graphics processor, all resulting in smoother gameplay by eliminating tearing and stutter.

The Space Gaming Monitor will be available in a 32-inch, QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution model, featuring Samsung’s recognised space-saving design that allows users to push the monitor flat against the wall, leaving surfaces free and clear. The Space Gaming Monitor can also be pulled forward easily and adjusted to fit a variety of viewing preferences and positions — including all the way down to surface level, delivering unparalleled flexibility when configuring your optimal gaming environment.

Easily concealable power and HDMI Y-cables prevent tangled cables and ensure any gaming space remains clutter-free. The screen also boasts a three-sided bezel-less design to display as much of the game as possible. The Space Gaming Monitor comes with an integrated clamp that ensures quick and easy installation, allowing it to be attached to any desk or table.

CRG9 49″: The Ultimate Gaming Monitor, Now with Dual QHD Resolution

The CRG9 49″, which won the CES 2019 Best of Innovation Award in the Computer Peripherals Product Category and Honoree in the Gaming Product Category, includes a number of premium features. First, the monitor boasts an HDR 1000 and dual Quad High Definition (QHD) resolution (5,120 x 1,440) – equivalent to placing two 27-inch 16:9 monitors side by side without bezels impeding the view. The CRG9 also delivers one billion colours with 95% DCI-P3 colour space to present realistic visuals, while reaching a peak brightness of 1,000 nits for superfine detail in the brightest and darkest parts of an image.

In addition, the CRG9 offers a 120Hz refresh rate that minimises image lag and motion blur. AMD Radeon FreeSync 2 HDR technology reduces stutter, screen tearing and input latency to ensure the best possible gameplay experience. Virtual Aim gives players enhanced accuracy when playing a first-person shooter, while the CRG9’s screen curvature provides gamers with an ultra-wide field of view for a more immersive gaming experience.

Samsung – The Heart of Gaming At gamescom 2019

To experience and learn more about Samsung’s latest gaming display innovations, please visit Samsung at gamescom in Hall 9.1, Stand A040 B045 in Koelnmesse, Cologne, from August 20-24, 2019.

At the event, Samsung will be the stage for exciting gaming events; battle it out against the face of the German Hearthstone community, IAmThanh, during Blizzard’s Hearthstone Community Day on Wednesday. Witness the competitive edge of the CRG5 during one of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ (PUBG) daily booth take-overs, where the Samsung booth becomes a battleground for countless exciting PUBG tournaments. Experience the full potential of the CRG5, with a hands-on version of Gears 5 Horde Mode; the first time ever that this mode will be playable.

Also experience our monitors in action at one of our important industry partner booths – UBISOFT and Facebook Gaming in Hall 6, Logitech G in hall 7 or Xbox in Hall 8. For additional information on Samsung’s gaming monitors, please visit https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/gamescom2019.

Samsung’s CRG5 and the CRG9 49″ are now available globally, while the Space Gaming Monitor (SR75Q) will be available globally from Q4.

“Samsung’s delivering next-level gaming experiences with innovative curved displays using the latest graphics technology to immerse gamers like never before,” said Seog-gi Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Combining a 240Hz refresh rate with NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility in Samsung’s new CRG5 curved gaming monitor gives gamers advanced performance for the most graphic-intense games.”

The 27-inch CRG5 delivers a 1500R display curvature combined with a lightning-fast refresh rate through 240Hz RapidCurve technology, eliminating screen lag time while displaying ultra-smooth scenes for a truly immersive experience. The monitor has been validated by NVIDIA to meet the performance and image quality requirements for G-SYNC compatibility and delivers smooth, tear-free, low-latency gameplay during any scene, all in full HD resolution (1920×1080).

The monitor has deeper blacks and brighter whites with a 3000:1 contrast ratio, providing superfine detail even in the brightest and darkest parts of a game. CRG5 has a curved vertical alignment (VA) panel display, providing an immersive gaming experience with wide viewing angle.

CRG5’s minimal bezel design offers near edge-to-edge screen on three sides and a sturdy, ergonomic stand to help gamers stay comfortably immersed in gameplay. Gamers can also select pre-set display options for any genre of game with an on-screen digital menu, and for more advanced customisation users can create up to three separate display profiles to easily switch between.

The new curved gaming monitor joins Samsung’s full line of innovative curved gaming displays, including the company’s new groundbreaking 49-inch, CRG9 that immerses gamers in detail and colour with a high-resolution super ultra-wide gaming monitor with a 32:9 aspect ratio, dramatic 1800R curved screen and HDR1000. The Dual QHD display (5120×1440) leverages Samsung’s revolutionary Quantum dot technology for an exceptionally wide range of accurate colour reproduction, so every game feels true to life.

The CRG5 will be available globally in Q3 2019.

For additional information on Samsung’s curved gaming monitors, please visit DisplaySolutions.com