At the current CES 2025, Sony has revealed a prototype of its new extended reality headset, known as XYN, designed specifically for the creation of 3D spatial content. The renowned Japanese consumer electronics company hinted at its intention to develop this headset at last year’s CES, and it now features enhanced capabilities including 4K OLED microdisplays and advanced video passthrough technology.
XYN serves as an all-in-one software and hardware solution aimed at empowering VR content creators to accurately capture details of real-world environments and integrate seamlessly with a variety of third-party tools for a versatile workflow. Given the rising demand for mixed and virtual reality content, simplifying the creation process for developers will significantly advance the entire wearable headset arena.
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The XYN can be utilized with Sony’s spatial content creation software to design extended reality experiences, including 3D models, animations, and engaging games suited for Metaverse applications. When taking breaks, users can easily flip the headset up, which is convenient for extended usage during content creation. However, this year’s model lacks the pointer and ring feature found in last year’s version. The headset was displayed in two color options: black and gray. As for pricing and availability, details remain unclear, but we anticipate more updates from Sony in the coming months.
In addition to the XYN headset, Sony introduced the Xyn Motion Studio, a Windows application that accommodates up to 12 Mocopi sensors, ensuring a streamlined motion capture workflow. This tool is particularly beneficial for video creators who use it to control virtual avatars through a wireless motion tracking system. The sophisticated software allows developers to edit or combine movements and adjust timing and positioning. A prototype of this spatial capture solution can now transform real objects or images captured with mirrorless cameras into realistic 3D computer-generated assets, with a release planned for March 2025.
