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ROG XREAL R1 AR Glasses Target Serious Gaming With 240Hz

The 240Hz refresh rate moves AR glasses from a novelty accessory into the territory of high-end gaming monitors, potentially changing how portable gaming is experienced.

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ROG XREAL R1 AR Glasses Target Serious Gaming With 240Hz

Asus and XREAL's ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses, set to be displayed at the TOKYO Gaming-PC STREET 8 event on July 4, claim a world-first 240Hz refresh rate for AR glasses. The unit weighs about 91g and connects via USB Type-C to the ROG Ally or compatible PCs, with an optional dock for stationary consoles.

The ROG XREAL R1 is being pitched as AR glasses that can be taken seriously for gaming. Its headline spec is a 240Hz refresh rate, which the makers call a world first for AR glasses. The unit weighs roughly 91g and connects to the ROG Ally handheld or a compatible PC through a single USB Type-C cable. An optional ROG Control Dock lets it work with stationary consoles or desktop PCs. The glasses will be on display at the TOKYO Gaming-PC STREET 8 event in Akihabara on July 4, where attendees can try them out.

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