Receive in your mail the latest news from HD Technology and stay informed about the latest in Gaming, Hardware, and Technology in general.By subscribing you accept our Privacy Policy.Accessories to enhance gameplay on smartphones are nothing new, but Sony's latest announcement takes things to a new level.Sony this week introduced an accessory that adds a surprising array of features to its new Xperia 1 IV smartphone.The page for the accessory confirms that it will go on sale on October 14 for 23,100 yen (about $160).For now it has only appeared on Sony websites for Asian territories such as Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.The main feature of the Xperia Stream XQZ-GG01 is its fan to keep the phone cool while playing demanding games.High temperatures are always a concern when playing certain mobile games, and other companies have had similar systems for a while now, but the Xperia Stream combines that functionality with much more.The USB-C port and 3.5mm audio jack aren't surprising, but the Ethernet port and 120Hz HDMI output set the Xperia Stream apart from other phone accessories.Esports professionals provided Sony with insights into the design of the accessory, and the ports are useful features for gamers and streamers alike.Most casual users are likely to play mobile games on the go, where there's no need to use an HDMI or Ethernet.However, connecting video and the Internet to a phone makes more sense if you're at home or streaming, or at an esports venue.ASUS, for example, offers this type of dock with similar features, but the Xperia Stream allows users to access more features.Sony will also offer an application to improve the performance in the juices, in addition we will be able to monitor the performance with something similar like MSI Afterburner that we have in PCs.The software will show us information such as frame rate, RAM usage and load.We can also control the speed of the fan, the thermal limits and the refresh rate of the screen.This accessory is for the Xperia 1 IV, the latest high-end phone from the company, which will arrive this month.A phone with the world's first optical zoom.Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen 1, 12GB RAM, the Xperia 1 IV can shoot 4K 120fps video and features a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED 120Hz display.Sony is positioning it as the best phone for photography, and maybe this accessory can make it one of the best phones for gaming.Passionate about Technology, and Star Trek... NERD.Founding partner of HD Tecnologia, analyzes and writes about hardware and gadgets.At HD Tecnologia, he is responsible for reviews and articles on processors, video cards, motherboards, ssds, memory, cooling systems, and other components.Receive in your mail the latest news from HD Technology and stay informed about the latest in Gaming, Hardware, and Technology in general.By subscribing you accept our Privacy Policy.Type above and press Enter to search.Press Esc to cancel.