Low-latency gaming monitors tend to clock in at about 30 inches, but this is about to change thanks to the reveal of the Nvidia BFGD. The BFGD, or Big Format Gaming Display, is a gaming-specific monitor made by Nvidia that comes in at 65 inches, a native 120Hz refresh rate and 4K HDR capabilities. Like most gaming computer monitors, the BFGD is a low-latency display with low response time and a high refresh rate—these factors are often the determining factors behind a gaming monitor and a standard computer monitor or TV. Nvidia claims that the monitor is "highly responsive, smooth, tear-free, immersive gaming experience unmatched by any display of this size."
On top of the massive display size and impressive specifications, the BFGD will come equipped with Nvidia Shield. The software included with the monitor will provide users with Android powered TV, Google Assistant, 4K HDR streaming of Netflix, NAS access, Kodi support, Plex server capability and much more. The BFGD will come bundled with the Shield remote and game controller, the latter of which with have a far-field mic for Google Assistant support. The Nvidia BFGD was first shown at CES 2018 and will be released in the summer of 2018.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Large-scale Gaming Monitors
- The Nvidia BFGD is a 65-inch gaming-specific monitor suggesting growth of large-scale gaming monitors in the gaming industry.
- Low-latency Displays
- Low latency will continue to be a determining factor in gaming monitors and perhaps other low-latency display applications in the future due to the success of Nvidia BFGD.
- Integrated Software in Displays
- Integration of software with high-performance displays such as Nvidia Shield will provide options of more streamlined, multifunctional displays and open up opportunities for faster innovation in the display industry.
Sectors Adopting This
- Gaming
- The Nvidia BFGD suggests a growth opportunity in the gaming industry for manufacturers of large-scale and low-latency gaming monitors.
- Display Technology
- The integration of software with high-performance displays such as Nvidia Shield suggests a growth opportunity for manufacturers and software development companies in the display industry.
- Entertainment
- The Nvidia BFGD introduces opportunities for streaming services and other entertainment industries with access to the software integrated with the monitor, such as Android powered TV, 4K HDR streaming of Netflix and Plex server capability.
