\nWorld\u2019s first\u00a0240Hz 0.01ms micro-OLED gaming AR glasses create huge 171″\u00a0virtual display with native 3DoF, seamless ROG Ally integration, and ROG control Dock\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
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World-first performance:\u00a0240Hz\u00a0micro-OLED gaming AR glasses deliver ultra-smooth visuals on a massive 171″\u00a0wearable display
\nSeamless control with ROG Ally:\u00a0Close\u00a0integration enables real-time control via\u00a0ROG Ally directly,\u00a0without interrupting gameplay
\nFriendly PC controls:\u00a0ROG Control Dock and\u00a0DisplayWidget\u00a0Center\u00a0empower precise,\u00a0intuitive\u00a0commands for instant adjustments and feature deployment
\nDeep spatial immersion:\u00a0Transform\u00a0traditional games with real-time 2D-to-3D conversion plus 3DoF and Anchor mode\u00a0for\u00a0stable, immersive environments
\nGlobal availability:\u00a0Pre-orders open May 15, 2026,\u00a0at\u00a012.00\u00a0a.m.\u00a0CDT\u00a0(UTC-5), with worldwide shipping starting June 1, 2026 \u00a0<\/p>\n
TAIPEI,\u00a0Taiwan,\u00a0May 15,\u00a02026\u00a0\u2014\u00a0ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), and XREAL, the global leader in lightweight XR hardware development,\u00a0today announced the global pre-order availability of the ROG\u00a0XREAL R1, the world\u2019s first 240Hz micro-OLED gaming AR glasses.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Following its debut at CES 2026, the R1 has undergone months of meticulous optimization to deliver a refined, system-level experience built around ROG\u2019s immersive gaming ecosystem.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Beyond a\u00a0standalone peripheral, the R1 is engineered\u00a0for\u00a0universal compatibility across the handheld market and the\u00a0broader ROG\u00a0ecosystem. While it serves as a premium plug-and-play solution for diverse mobile and handheld devices,\u00a0R1 reaches its peak potential as an integrated extension of the ROG Ally.\u00a0ROG has unified hardware and software to deliver a cohesive experience. This ensures intuitive control and deeply immersive gameplay that spans across\u00a0PC, console, and the entire handheld gaming landscape.\u00a0Extensive tuning across hardware and software\u00a0\u2014\u00a0including\u00a0the exclusive\u00a0ROG Control Dock and\u00a0ASUS\u00a0DisplayWidget\u00a0Center\u00a0\u2014\u00a0ensures seamless\u00a0integration.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Featuring a massive 171-inch virtual screen,\u00a0up to\u00a0a\u00a0240Hz refresh rate and near-instant 0.01ms response time, the R1\u00a0ensures\u00a0buttery-smooth visuals for fluid, highly responsive gaming experiences with no motion blur\u00a0or\u00a0jittering.\u00a0The Anchor mode allows users to pin the display to a fixed position within their environment for stable, intuitive viewing\u00a0that stays locked in place, while advanced electrochromic-lens technology automatically adjusts\u00a0lens transparency for\u00a0optimal\u00a0visibility. Combined with an ecosystem-driven design ethos, this powerful addition to the lineup provides a true plug-and-play solution that enhances performance,\u00a0control\u00a0and immersion across the entire ROG gaming landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nSeamless\u00a0control\u00a0and dual-screen\u00a0delight\u00a0with ROG Ally\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
The R1 unlocks a new dimension of handheld gaming through synchronized\u00a0dual-display\u00a0functionality with ROG Ally. While the glasses project a 171-inch virtual battlefield, the Ally\u2019s built-in display\u00a0remains\u00a0active\u00a0to\u00a0allows real-time adjustments\u00a0to\u00a0brightness, screen size, aspect ratio,\u00a0visual effects,\u00a0and more\u00a0\u2013\u00a0all\u00a0without interrupting gameplay. Features including\u00a0tint\u00a0level, frame-rate boost, spatial\u00a0locker\u00a0and 3D mode can be managed directly via the Ally\u2019s\u00a0Armoury\u00a0Crate SE\u00a0(ACSE) app,\u00a0maintaining\u00a0uninterrupted focus on the action.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nFriendly PC controls\u00a0for\u00a0precise, intuitive tweaking\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
The ROG Control Dock serves as the\u00a0brain of a gaming battle station\u00a0command,\u00a0and connects seamlessly with ASUS\u00a0DisplayWidget\u00a0Center software, letting users customize their virtual screens easily via keyboard and mouse for streamlined system-wide control.\u00a0Whether managing spatial layouts or deploying\u00a0GamePlus\u00a0enhancements instantly\u00a0\u2014\u00a0from AI-enhanced Dynamic Crosshairs to timers and other tools co-developed with pro gamers\u00a0\u2014\u00a0players have essential in-game\u00a0edge-ups\u00a0at their fingertips to\u00a0perfect\u00a0skills\u00a0and ensure\u00a0uninterrupted\u00a0play. AI Visual technology further\u00a0elevates\u00a0the experience by automatically detecting on-screen content and adjusting to the viewing\u00a0mode.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nInstant 3D immersion meets spatial control\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
With the XREAL X1 spatial computing chip,\u00a0R1\u00a0delivers\u00a0native\u00a0Three\u00a0Degrees of Freedom (3DoF) support, enabling intuitive spatial interaction that allows users to fix the display in space or have it move seamlessly with their field of view. This\u00a0assists\u00a0the R1 in bridging the gap between traditional gaming and spatial presence through real-time 2D-to-3D conversion, adding lifelike depth and scale to existing game libraries. To complement this immersion, native 3DoF support provides intuitive interaction via Anchor and Follow modes. These allow gamers to either \u2018pin\u2019 their massive 171-inch screen in a fixed position or\u00a0utilize\u00a0seamless tracking, bringing players closer to the action with unprecedented stability and realism.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nPro-grade\u00a0gaming\u00a0visuals\u00a0and intelligent\u00a0adaptability\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
Building\u00a0on the foundations\u00a0introduced at CES 2026, the R1 combines\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0display technology with adaptive usability\u00a0to deliver\u00a0exhilarating\u00a0visual experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Its world-first 240Hz\u00a0micro-OLED panel, paired with\u00a03ms\u00a0motion-to-photon latency, ensures ultra-smooth, tear-free gameplay with outstanding clarity and responsiveness. The expansive 171-inch virtual screen, projected at a 57\u00b0\u00a0field of view and covering up to 95% of the user\u2019s focused vision, creates a\u00a0truly-immersive, theater-sized\u00a0gaming environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Electrochromic lens technology intelligently adapts to adjust lens transparency in real-time. The Electrochromic Dimming feature allows the lenses to become transparent when the user looks away from an anchored screen and tints them again when they return their gaze, using head-tracking to detect engagement with the screen content. The lenses offer three manual tint levels, allowing the wearer to select the\u00a0optimal\u00a0setting for their environment. Additionally, a one-click instant transparency feature allows the user to clear the lenses\u00a0immediately. This smart, user-friendly design ensures comfortable visibility in any setting\u00a0\u2014\u00a0from bright daylight to dimly-lit rooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sound by Bose technology delivers immersive audio to further enhance gaming experiences, creating a rich three-dimensional soundstage for deeper immersion. Every detail\u00a0\u2014\u00a0from subtle footsteps to distant explosions\u00a0\u2014\u00a0is\u00a0rendered\u00a0with lifelike clarity and spatial accuracy, giving players heightened awareness to sense the action around them and react instantly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nSpecifications[i]\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\nROG XREAL R1\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
240Hz\u00a0(with boosted frame rate enabled)\u00a0<\/p>\n
Motion-to-photon latency\u00a0<\/p>\n
700 nits\u00a0(with increased brightness enabled)\u00a0<\/p>\n
Degrees of Freedom (DoF)\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adjustable lens transparency\u00a0<\/p>\n
Digital IPD adjustment\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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