ROG XREAL R1 Gaming AR Glasses Launch in Japan for 141,550 Yen
The ROG XREAL R1 is one of the first AR glasses to target competitive gamers with a 240Hz display and 3ms motion-to-photon latency, moving the category beyond media consumption into high-stakes gaming use.
Reporting from 4 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), ASCII.jp, Game Spark, PANORA.
XREAL and ASUS's Republic of Gamers brand opened pre-orders in Japan on June 15 for the ROG XREAL R1, a pair of gaming-oriented augmented reality glasses priced at 141,550 yen. The glasses use Sony Micro OLED displays with a 1920x1080 pixel resolution per eye, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.01ms response time. They project a virtual screen equivalent to 428 inches at 10 meters or 171 inches at 4 meters, with a 57-degree field of view. The device weighs 91 grams and supports native 3DoF tracking, with a space-fixed mode and a follow mode. Audio is tuned by Bose, and the glasses include a three-step electronic dimming function and an auto-transparency feature. Connection is via USB Type-C with DisplayPort Alternate Mode, supporting plug-and-play with the ROG Ally handheld PC, as well as Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, iPhone 15 and later, Android devices, MacBooks, and Windows PCs. An included ROG Control Dock adds DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 inputs for consoles and PCs. Pre-orders run until July 13, with shipments starting July 14. The first 300 customers receive a bonus package including the XREAL Eye 6DoF camera accessory and a ROG KERIS II ACE gaming mouse.
- Pre-orders open June 15 at 14:00 JST and close July 13 at 23:59 JST, with shipments starting July 14.
- The glasses weigh 91 grams and use Sony Micro OLED panels with a 0.55-inch size per eye, a maximum brightness of 700 nits, and a 57-degree field of view.
- Motion-to-photon latency is 3ms, and the refresh rate can be set to 120Hz or 240Hz (with Frame Rate Boost enabled).
- Audio is tuned by Bose and includes a noise-canceling microphone array; the glasses support TÜV Flicker-free, TÜV Low Blue Light, and TÜV Eye Comfort (AR) certifications.
- The ROG Control Dock adds DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 inputs, plus ROG gaming features GamePlus, GameVisual, and HDR10 support.
- Two IPD sizes are available: R1-N (57-66mm) and R1-B (66-75mm); the package includes a frame for prescription lenses, a carrying case, and a cleaning cloth.
- At a media briefing, XREAL's Takao Ko (Product Strategy & Ecosystem Director) said the 3ms motion-to-photon latency and 0.1ms response time are "convincing specs for a 'gaming AR glass.'"
- Hands-on reports from Game Spark noted smooth play with Monster Hunter Wilds and Street Fighter 6 at the venue, with no afterimage or flickering, and a fit lighter than typical HMDs.
- The pre-order bonus (first 300 customers) includes the XREAL Eye 6DoF camera accessory (list price 13,980 yen) and the ROG KERIS II ACE gaming mouse (list price 21,855 yen), plus a 10% off coupon for CAGUUU ergonomic chairs (code CX667, valid through June 28).
- Offline retail channels include Bic Camera, Yamada Denki, and Yodobashi Camera, with shipments from those stores starting in late July.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.