As of October 2026, the ROG XREAL R1 is in its post-launch phase in Japan, with XREAL and NC running a two-phase collaboration giveaway tied to the MMORPG AION2. The glasses shipped after pre-orders closed July 13, 2026.
The ROG XREAL R1 arrived through a June 15, 2026 launch and pre-order event held by XREAL and ASUS Japan, priced at 141,550 yen. The hardware pitch was specific: gaming AR glasses, up to 240Hz, a 57-degree field of view, electronic dimming, and a dedicated dock. Pre-orders ran until July 13, and the first 300 customers got a bonus package with the XREAL Eye 6DoF camera accessory and a ROG KERIS II ACE gaming mouse.
Two weeks later, the framing sharpened toward performance. The ROG XREAL R1 was set to appear at the TOKYO Gaming-PC STREET 8 event on July 4, with a claimed 240Hz refresh rate and a listed weight of about 91g. Connection is USB Type-C to the ROG Ally or compatible PCs, with an optional dock for stationary consoles. The pre-order page had already listed Sony Micro OLED displays, 1920x1080 per eye, and a full device compatibility roster going well beyond the Ally.
By October, the story moved from spec sheet to promotion. On October 20, 2026, XREAL and NC announced a collaboration campaign with the MMORPG AION2. The first phase ran October 20 to 26: follow the XREAL Japan and AION2 Japan X accounts and repost the designated post to enter a lottery for one ROG XREAL R1 pair plus 20 sets of two microfiber mini cleaning cloths. The second phase ran October 21 to 30, with buyers of XREAL products at Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera, Edion, and Joshin applying by email with a receipt photo for 40 cloth sets. The hardware is being put in front of a game audience through retail partners rather than a direct sale push.
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XREAL announced a collaboration campaign with NC's MMORPG AION2 on October 20, 2026. In the first phase, from October 20 to 26, people who follow the XREAL Japan and AION2 Japan X accounts and repost the designated post can enter a lottery for one ROG XREAL R1 pair of video glasses and 20 sets of two microfiber mini cleaning cloths. From October 21 to 30, buyers of XREAL products at Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera, Edion, and Joshin can apply by email with a receipt photo, and 40 people win the cloth set.
Jul 2
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.
Jun 19
XREAL and ASUS Japan held a launch event on June 15 for the ROG XREAL R1, a gaming AR glasses set priced at 141,550 yen. It features up to 240Hz display, a 57-degree field of view, electronic dimming, and a dedicated dock. Pre-orders run until July 13, with early bird bonuses for the first 300 customers. The product targets portable gaming PC users, including the ROG Ally series.
Jun 15
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.