Asus ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses hit the market

ASUS ROG and XREAL previewed their ROG XREAL R1 gaming AR glasses a while back, promising a 240Hz micro-OLED display that can be used to play games on a massive virtual screen. As of today, pre-orders are officially opening up, with worldwide shipping to begin in June.

First shown at CES 2026, the R1 has since undergone additional tuning across hardware and software, resulting in tighter integration with the wider ROG ecosystem. The glasses are compatible with a broad range of handhelds and PCs. The key hook for the R1 glasses though is the fact that it allows you to play games or watch movies on a giant 171-inch virtual display.

Thanks to the Micro-OLED panel used here, gamers will also be happy with the 240Hz refresh rate and ultra-low 0.01ms response times, enabling low-latency gaming with minimal blur. Users can even anchor the display to a fixed point in their environment for optimal viewing.

When using the virtual display, the lenses automatically adjust tint levels based on room lighting and head position. On the PC side of things, you can use the ROG Control Dock and DisplayWidget Center for easy keyboard and mouse control over the virtual screen layout.

The ROG XREAL R1 will cost $849 in the US. We are still waiting to see what UK pricing ends up being set at.

KitGuru Says: What do you think of the ROG XREAL R1? Is this something you would like to try out for gaming?

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