ASUS Republic of Gamers and Xreal have opened pre-orders for the ROG Xreal R1 augmented-reality gaming glasses this week.
The launch marks a push to bring high-performance AR hardware to competitive gamers who require low latency and high refresh rates for professional play.
Unveiled earlier this year at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada [1], the R1 glasses are designed to replace traditional monitors with a virtual environment. The device utilizes micro-OLED technology to project a virtual screen measuring 171 inches [2]. To ensure smooth visuals during fast-paced gameplay, the headset supports a refresh rate of 240 Hz [2].
Technical specifications emphasize speed and immersion. The glasses feature a 57-degree field of view [2] and a motion-to-photon latency of three ms [2]. These metrics are intended to reduce the lag often associated with wearable displays, a critical factor for titles where milliseconds determine the outcome of a match.
Pricing for the hardware varies slightly across retail reports. Some sources list the price at $850 [3], while others cite a cost of $849 [2].
The partnership between ASUS ROG and Xreal combines ROG's gaming ecosystem with Xreal's specialized AR optics. This collaboration aims to deliver a premium experience that balances visual fidelity with the ergonomic requirements of long gaming sessions.
“The R1 glasses are designed to replace traditional monitors with a virtual environment.”
The entry of a major hardware brand like ASUS into the AR gaming space suggests a shift toward 'screenless' gaming. By prioritizing 240 Hz refresh rates and ultra-low latency, the industry is moving past simple media consumption toward using augmented reality for competitive, high-stakes gaming.
