Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria: A Night Without Stars" collaboration reheadphones, Walkman and speakers are available for order today!

To commemorate the October 30, 2021 (Saturday) release of "Sword Art Online - Progressive - Aria: A Night Without Stars", Sony Marketing has begun accepting orders for headphones, walkmans, and speakers in collaboration with the film. Orders will be accepted from 10:00 a.m. today, November 8 (Mon.) through 10:00 a.m. on January 24 (Mon.), 2022.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset WF-1000XM4 "Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria: A Night Without Stars" Model Key Features

The WF-1000XM4 is a Bluetooth-compatible fully wireless headset that delivers the industry's best-in-class(*1) noise canceling performance as a fully wireless headset, while supporting the high-quality sound codec LDAC(*2) to enjoy high-resolution sound quality(*3).

*1 As of April 26, 2021, based on Sony research and in accordance with JEITA standards. In the fully wireless noise-canceling headphone market.
*2 LDAC is a codec technology certified as Hi-Res Audio Wireless by the Japan Audio Society.
*3 When transmitting high-resolution content at a transfer rate of 990kbp. For "LDAC" playback, set the sound quality mode to "Sound Quality Priority Mode" in the "Sony | Headphones Connect" application.

The "Sword Art Online" logo will be engraved on the earphone portion of the main unit. In addition, one of two designs ("Kirito" and "Asuna") can be engraved on the included charging case. The main unit comes in one color (black).

Main features of the Walkman NW-A105 "Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria: A Starless Night" model

The Walkman NW-A100 series is a model that allows users to enjoy streaming services such as Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music in high-resolution audio (high-resolution) equivalent(*4) quality.

*4 Wired connection: "DSEE HX" works except when "DSEE Ultimate" is turned on and W. Music is playing (expanded up to 192kHz/32bit) Wireless (Bluetooth(R)) connection: "DSEE HX" or "DSEE Extreme" on compatible headphones (expanded up to 96kHz/24bit) (extended up to 96kHz/24bit)
When using a streaming service that provides high-resolution sound quality music, to playback in high-resolution sound quality, "Use high-resolution streaming" must be turned on in the main unit's settings from Ver. 2.00 onward, and a wired connection must be made using high-resolution compatible headphones and speakers.
High-resolution sound sources can be played over an LDAC connection when they are downloaded from the W. Music app of the main unit or saved in the MUSIC folder of the main unit via a PC.

You can choose one of four different designs ("Kirito Character," "Asuna Character," "Kirito Motif," or "Asuna Motif") for engraving. The body color can be selected from a combination of 8 patterns in 2 colors (black/red).

In addition, one wallpaper of "Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria: A Night Without Stars" will be pre-installed.

Wireless Portable Speakers SRS-XB23 "Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria on a Starless Night" Model Main Features

The "SRS-XB23" wireless portable speaker delivers high sound quality and bass extension in a compact body. It is waterproof (*5), dustproof (*6), and rustproof, allowing enjoyment not only in the bathroom and kitchen, but also in the ocean and outdoors.

*5 Waterproof performance is defined as not being submerged even if the speaker is placed in water 1m deep for up to 30 minutes (equivalent to IPX7)
*6 Protected against dust for dustproof test to prevent dust from getting inside the product (equivalent to IP6X)

Engraved with your choice of one of two designs ("Kirito" or "Asuna"). The main unit comes in one color (black).

Purchase bonus for "SWORD ART ONLINE THE MOVIE - Progressive - Aria: A Night Without Stars" model

(common to headphones, Walkman(R) and speakers)

As a bonus for purchasing this model, users will receive a mora(*7) music coupon ID to enjoy the theme song "Ouke" sung by LiSA in high-resolution format(*8).

*7 Music download and music distribution site mora ～WALKMAN(R) official music store～ https://mora.jp/
*8 Delivered by e-mail to the e-mail address registered in My Sony ID. Customers who purchase at ANIPLEX+ will receive a flyer with the ID.

Those who wish to receive one originally designed drawstring featuring "SWORD ART ONLINE THE MOVIE - Progressive - Aria on a Starless Night" will receive one drawstring with each product. (The drawstring is subject to end without notice.)

<Information at stores
Some of this product can be seen at Sony directly-managed stores "Sony Store Ginza, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka Tenjin" from November 8 (Mon.). Also, a sample of the theme song for the movie, "Ouke" sung by LiSA, will be available on Walkman at the stores.

*Some stores may be temporarily closed or change their opening hours to reduce congestion and for safety reasons.
Please click here to check the detailed status of each store.

<How to purchase
Available at Sony Store, Sony Store Ginza, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka Tenjin, e-Sony Shop(*9) and ANIPLEX+(*10) nationwide.

*9 e-Sony Shop is a Sony store that has terminals for the "Sony Store" Internet sales website installed in its stores, where customers can complete the purchase procedure for products sold at the "Sony Store".
*10 For more information about ANIPLEX+, please click here.

＜Sony Store Note regarding design imprinting, special offers, etc.
Design imprinting, message imprinting, and pre-installed content are not covered by the warranty.
The warranty does not cover the removal of engraved parts due to age-related deterioration.
If the product is exchanged for parts or an equivalent model due to repair, the replacement product will not have the design engraving or pre-installed content.
The warranty does not cover accessories and other benefits of purchasing this product.