ASUS’s gaming brand, “Republic of Gamers (ROG),” and XREAL, a developer and seller of AR glasses, have announced the “ROG XREAL R1,” a jointly developed pair of gaming AR glasses.
We covered the ROG XREAL R1 launch event in Japan, held ahead of the release of these smart glasses, which boast industry-first gaming performance.
The World's First Gaming AR Glasses: "ROG XREAL R1"
The "ROG XREAL R1" gaming AR glasses were announced on Monday, June 15, 2026.
While they have been unveiled and exhibited at trade shows such as CES and COMPUTEX, they have finally arrived in Japan.
The world’s first 240Hz-compatible micro-OLED gaming AR glasses, the "ROG XREAL R1"
We bring you coverage of the launch event along with a hands-on review!
XREAL describes 2026 as a “year of abundant product releases,” and...
- xbx a01 (Not yet released in Japan)
- XREAL 1S
- XREAL One Pro
- Project Aura
...and many other products have been released or are scheduled for release.
Alex Lin, General Manager of the OP Business Group at ASUS JAPAN Co., Ltd., says he has been thinking about "how to meet the demand for enjoying games on even larger screens."
Esports caster Kosuke Hiraiwa ( @kouhiraiwa777 ) had the opportunity to experience the "ROG XREAL R1" in advance with titles across various genres, including "Street Fighter 6" and "Apex Legends."
Whether it’s an esports title where you want to stay focused without moving your head, or a racing game where you want to enjoy immersive gameplay on a large screen, the "ROG XREAL R1" lets you freely adjust the screen size to suit your needs.
Check out the actual device here.
It weighs just 91g.
, after all.
The sides light up in true ROG style.
Portable gaming PCs like the ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and Lenovo Legion Go can easily output to the "ROG XREAL R1" by simply connecting directly via USB-C!
Bose collaborated on the sound tuning!
The display uses Sony’s Micro OLED technology.
It boasts impressive specs, including a resolution of 1,920×1,080 per eye, a maximum refresh rate of 240Hz, and a response time of 0.01ms.
Furthermore, the Motion-to-Photon Latency—the time between head movement and its reflection on the screen— is an extremely fast 3ms.
It’s safe to say there’s virtually no lag.
Saiga NAK :The design resembles standard sunglasses
with a small LCD screen and circuit board mounted on the inside.
They’re comfortable to wear, but they feel a bit loose, so if a stranger saw them, they might think, “Aren’t those sunglasses a little weird?”
The "ROG XREAL R1" comes with a dock called the "ROG Control Dock."
This dock acts as a video converter between the video source and the "ROG XREAL R1."
It has two HDMI 2.0 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4 port.
Saiga NAK The price is 141,550 yen (tax included) with a 1-year warranty at the XREAL official store, Amazon, and the ASUS official online store!
At ASUS ROG authorized dealers, it is 160,360 yen (tax included) with a 2-year warranty!
Furthermore, the first 300 customers to pre-order will receive the XREAL Eye and ROG Keris II Ace as pre-order bonuses, and you can also purchase any model from the CAGUUU AXISU chair series at a 10% discount.
These are such great deals that they’re sure to sell out!
I actually tried playing a game, and I could enjoy a smooth gaming experience with almost no lag.
When paired with the ROG Ally, you can enjoy the latest games on a big screen even on airplanes or bullet trains, so I really feel like the ways to enjoy gaming have expanded even further.
The feature that lets you turn off the screen with a single button was surprisingly handy, too.
After all, with VR devices, it can be a hassle to check your smartphone notifications or even take a drink...
There are plenty of other intriguing features, like a 3D mode that converts 2D video into 3D!
For details on specs and more, please check the "ROG XREAL R1" product page.
It is scheduled to go on sale sequentially starting Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
| Specs Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | ROG XREAL R1 |
| Display | Sony Micro OLED |
| Resolution | 1,920 × 1,080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz, 240 Hz (when Frame Rate Boost is on) |
| Response Time | 0.01 ms |
| Motion-to-Photon Latency | 3 ms |
| Maximum Brightness | 70 nits |
| Weight | 91 g |
| Viewing angle | 57 degrees |
| Virtual screen size | Equivalent to 428 inches at 10 feet (equivalent to 171 inches at 4 meters) |
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