Sony's new XR headset is all about creating content The new Xyn sub-brand covers 3D scanning and creation It's similar to other headsets, with one major design difference Even without unveiling its next-generation Bravia TV lineup,

Sony is launching the Xyn (pronounced zin ), an “extended reality” headset for creating 3D objects for films, animation, and games. The device, which Sony first teased at CES last year, will come with 4K OLED displays, video passthrough, and support for third-party design, modeling, and production software.

Thaisa Yamamura, head of XR Business Development at Sony Electronics in the US, introduced XYN - a new 3D CG production solution for various creators. XYN’s spatial capture employs a mirrorless camera, converting real objects and spaces into high-quality 3D objects. Sony’s algorithm is specifically optimized to improve generation time.

This positions the XYN Headset as a content creation device, rather than a consumption device for gaming, video calling or watching a movie. Instead, the prototype headset is aimed at creatives who want to delve into 3D production and 3D character modelling.

Sony's XYN headset and software application could transform the creative landscape with a focus on spatial capture solutions.

Sony is launching a new "extended reality" headset called Xyn. Introduced at CES last year and debuted today, January 7, Xyn - pronounced "zin" - has been developed for "creating 3D objects for films, animation, and games" and features 4K OLED displays, video passthrough, and "support for third-party design, modelling, and production software."