Samsung is pulling out all the stops at Gamescom 2026: From August 26 to 30, the company will showcase its complete gaming ecosystem—including PCs, mobile devices, and storage solutions—in Cologne, led by the Odyssey G8, which it claims is the world’s first 6K gaming monitor. Also on display will be the foldable Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra as a mobile gaming device, the new SSD 9100 PRO, and the world finals of the PlayGalaxy Cup. Under the slogan “#PlaySamsung,” Samsung aims to build on last year’s attendance of approximately 360,000 visitors.
When and Where: Samsung at Gamescom 2026
Gamescom 2026 will take place from August 26 to 30 at the Cologne Exhibition Center; industry professionals and the press will have access as early as Wednesday. Around 1,500 exhibitors from the software, hardware, and gaming content sectors are expected. Samsung is no newcomer to the event: The company was already represented at the trade show in 2017 with the SSD T5 and the CHG90 ultra-wide monitor, and last year Samsung also showcased new SSD models there. In 2026, the company will bring together monitors, smartphones, storage, and esports under a single brand presence for the first time.
Odyssey G8: The World’s First 6K Gaming Monitor
The centerpiece of the booth is the Odyssey G8 in the G80HS model. The 32-inch monitor has a resolution of 6,144 × 3,456 pixels and uses Dual Mode to switch between two operating modes: 6K at 165 Hz or downsampled to 3K at up to 330 Hz. For a Fast-IPS panel, it supports both G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium, as well as HDR10+ Gaming and DisplayPort 2.1. At the trade show, a 6K demo of the open-world title “Crimson Desert” by Pearl Abyss is running with HDR10+.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
| Model | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey G8 (G80HS) | 32 inches | 6K, Dual Mode 3K | 165 Hz / up to 330 Hz | Fast IPS |
| Odyssey G8 (G80HF) | 27 inches | 5K, Dual Mode QHD | 180 Hz / up to 360 Hz | Fast IPS |
| Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) | 27″/32 inches | 4K | 240 Hz | QD-OLED, glare-free |
| Odyssey OLED G7 (G73SH) | 32-inch | 4K, Dual Mode FHD | 165 Hz / up to 330 Hz | QD-OLED, 0.03 ms |
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Foldable Becomes a Gaming Phone
In addition to its monitors, Samsung is bringing its latest flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, to the booth. The large inner display is designed to make mobile gaming more comfortable, supported in part by HDR10+ gaming features. Samsung did not release specific technical details about the Fold8 Ultra itself as part of the Gamescom announcement; the focus here is clearly on its use as a gaming device, such as in the PlayGalaxy Cup mentioned below.
SSD 9100 PRO: Storage for the Next Generation of Gaming
As the third component, Samsung is showcasing the SSD 9100 PRO, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD with read speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s. For gaming PCs, this means shorter load times and faster installations of large titles, especially when paired with the latest graphics cards and the Odyssey G8. The 2-TB version of the 9100 PRO is already available for purchase here in Germany:
View the Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 2 TB on Amazon
Booth Program: Cosplay, Crimson Desert, and Sonic
At the booth itself, Samsung is offering classic trade show entertainment: exhibition matches featuring the Sonic series, a cosplay runway, and the aforementioned Crimson Desert demo on the Odyssey G8.
PlayGalaxy Cup: Esports World Finals at Gamescom
The sporting highlight is the #PlayGalaxy Cup World Finals on August 27 and 28. Ten teams from five regions—North America, Latin America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Southwest Asia—have qualified through regional qualifiers for the PUBG Mobile matches at Gamescom. The finals will be complemented by a show match featuring international gaming influencers, designed to showcase the gaming performance of the latest Galaxy smartphones.
Conclusion: Is Samsung’s presence at Gamescom 2026 worth it?
For visitors to Gamescom 2026, Samsung’s booth is worth a detour, if only to see the Odyssey G8 in 6K live. As a selling point, however, the device is only suitable for enthusiasts with a sufficiently powerful graphics card; the general public is likely to be better served by the more affordable G7 or G80HF. More exciting for everyday use is the combination of fast storage—like the SSD 9100 PRO—and a foldable device like the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, which together demonstrate just how seriously Samsung now takes mobile and desktop gaming. Whether this is worth the price is ultimately up to each individual to decide based on their own setup.
