It’s CES 2022 week, and Square Enix and Panasonic announced a new variant of the SoundSlayer Wearable Gaming Speaker System (WIGSS). This is a wired speaker that fits around one’s neck. The new model will feature game designs and sounds. It will be available in February 2022, though product page currently streaming live.
Here’s a closer look at how the speakers will look. Controls appear along the edges of the device. Square Enix notes that there will be unique sounds from the game used with it, but there’s no video showing that element off.
The Panasonic SoundSlayer wearable speakers designed to fit a person’s neck. The unbranded model costs $200. In addition to the speakers, they also have a built-in mic. The previously released version will connect to the PC and console via an audio and USB cable. Like the previous model, FFXIV-branded will have 4 channel surround speakers.
Both this SoundSlayer WIGSS model and the SC-GN01 variant have FFXIV team audio input. It features FPS, immersive, and voice modes designed to provide default settings for different types of games.
The standard SoundSlayer WIGSS is available immediately. The FFXIV variant of SoundSlayer will appear in February 2022. Final Fantasy XIV available for PS4, PS5 and PC.
