Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
On this episode of ROG Pulse, Jake and Whitson unbox the ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses, showing off the newest way to game.
Delivering up to a 171-inch, 240Hz virtual display in a compact, wearable form factor, the ROG XREAL R1 is a whole new way to take your games on the road. In this episode, we take a first look at the design, talk through how these glasses work, and discuss the kinds of scenarios where they make the most sense. This is the focused VOD cut from our weekly live show, tailored to give you a clear introduction to this new way of playing.
In This Episode:
* Unboxing the ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses
* How gaming glasses work and what makes them different
* Design, comfort, and viewing experience
* Who this type of device is best suited for
Links & Resources:
Pre-order the ROG XREAL R1 Gaming Glasses now! rog.gg/R1-pre-order
Check out the R1 specs: rog.asus.com/glasses/rog-xreal-r1
Read more: rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/the-rog-xreal-glasses-r1-bring-big-screen-pc-and-console-gaming-in-a-small-wearable-package
Pair them with the ROG Xbox Ally for the ultimate mobile gaming setup: rog.asus.com/content/rog-xbox-ally
About ROG Pulse:
ROG Pulse is your inside look at what’s happening behind the scenes at the Republic of Gamers. On the show we unbox new hardware, walk through setup guides, and discuss the latest in gaming and PC tech. We stream live every Thursday at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT on YouTube and Twitch, with edited episodes posted to YouTube afterward. Watch the full show live to take part in giveaways, get ROG Elite points, hear about the week's best deals, and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Unboxing the ROG XREAL R1 Gaming Glasses
04:47 Connecting the ROG XREAL R1 glasses to your devices
08:42 Our hands-on experience with the ROG XREAL R1
14:52 Who the ROG XREAL R1 glasses are for
Subscribe for weekly gaming tech deep dives and live streams!
Join the Republic:
instagram.com/asusrog
twitter.com/ASUS_ROG
facebook.com/ASUSROG
tiktok.com/@_asusrog
twitch.tv/asusrog
discord.com/invite/Sxv2XBpSRc
On this episode of ROG Pulse, Jake and Whitson unbox the ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses, showing off the newest way to game.
Delivering up to a 171-inch, 240Hz virtual display in a compact, wearable form factor, the ROG XREAL R1 is a whole new way to take your games on the road. In this episode, we take a first look at the design, talk through how these glasses work, and discuss the kinds of scenarios where they make the most sense. This is the focused VOD cut from our weekly live show, tailored to give you a clear introduction to this new way of playing.
In This Episode:
* Unboxing the ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses
* How gaming glasses work and what makes them different
* Design, comfort, and viewing experience
* Who this type of device is best suited for
Links & Resources:
Pre-order the ROG XREAL R1 Gaming Glasses now! rog.gg/R1-pre-order
Check out the R1 specs: rog.asus.com/glasses/rog-xreal-r1
Read more: rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/the-rog-xreal-glasses-r1-bring-big-screen-pc-and-console-gaming-in-a-small-wearable-package
Pair them with the ROG Xbox Ally for the ultimate mobile gaming setup: rog.asus.com/content/rog-xbox-ally
About ROG Pulse:
ROG Pulse is your inside look at what’s happening behind the scenes at the Republic of Gamers. On the show we unbox new hardware, walk through setup guides, and discuss the latest in gaming and PC tech. We stream live every Thursday at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT on YouTube and Twitch, with edited episodes posted to YouTube afterward. Watch the full show live to take part in giveaways, get ROG Elite points, hear about the week's best deals, and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Unboxing the ROG XREAL R1 Gaming Glasses
04:47 Connecting the ROG XREAL R1 glasses to your devices
08:42 Our hands-on experience with the ROG XREAL R1
14:52 Who the ROG XREAL R1 glasses are for
Subscribe for weekly gaming tech deep dives and live streams!
Join the Republic:
instagram.com/asusrog
twitter.com/ASUS_ROG
facebook.com/ASUSROG
tiktok.com/@_asusrog
twitch.tv/asusrog
discord.com/invite/Sxv2XBpSRc
