The portable speaker from Panasonic will literally blow your mind if I see this picture correctly

Panasonic knows gamers want to be blown away. But maybe not quite literally?

It looks a bit painful. So does this:

But what do you expect from a product called SoundSlayer? This has better kill or my money.

And because gamers love acronyms, you should know that the WIGSS (Wearable Immersive Gaming Speaker System) SoundSlayer will ship with True MAGESS (Majestic Augmented Gaming Environment Sound System) when it arrives in October for $ 199.99. Wigs and mages? Not quite, because Panasonic has slipped into this extra “S”!

Panasonic promises that its four full-range speakers will create a “360-degree sound pocket around the head” so gamers “feel enveloped in sound in all directions”, and it comes with a pair of microphones. integrated noise canceling for communication. It also has a mode set for Final Fantasy XIV Online, says Panasonic.

Seriously, this could be a great idea – many gamers don’t have real rear speakers for quality surround sound, instead opting for the virtual surround that you can get from headphones or a bar. of his. You would have to try it to be sure. But be aware that the “W” in “WIGSS” does not mean wireless: it is a neck speaker that you will plug into your console and your PC with a physical USB-A cable and / or a audio cable.

If the design reminds you of Weird Sony, you’re half right: Sony introduced its own portable (wireless) speaker system in 2018 and brought it to the US in 2019. It costs the same price but no only two speakers for virtual surround. , with an autonomy of seven hours. We also liked Bose’s neckband speaker, although it costs $ 300.