Nobody really owns smart glasses in everyday life, and the dream of true AR glasses is still being worked out. But in the meantime, could gaming glasses be a thing? Lenovo thinks so.
The newly announced Legion Glasses, arriving in October for $329, are primarily accessories for Lenovo’s newly-announced Legion Go Windows gaming handheld, but they’ll also work with any device that can output a display via USB-C (Windows, Mac, Android).
Lenovo’s Legion Glasses work with Windows/Mac/Android, too.
They’re wearable displays, not AR glasses, similar in spirit to what TCL and other companies have made for years. But, they’re notable for several reasons: They have Micro-OLED displays, and they’re Lenovo’s entry into glasses for the nonbusiness space.
By comparison, Lenovo already has more expensive ThinkReality A3 AR glasses and is a partner with Qualcomm on its future VR/AR device plans.
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The Legion Glasses can plug right into the Legion Go and work as displays with audio via USB-C. They also have adjustable nose pieces and a frame to insert prescription lenses, if necessary.
Micro-OLED has been one of the most promising display technologies for future VR and AR headsets: the high resolution and vivid brightness and color, paired with the technology’s small size, makes it a better option for smart glasses of the future.
A look at the back of the glasses, which have a similar lens design to Lenovo’s other AR glasses. They need to be tethered with a cable in order to work.
Apple’s Vision Pro headset uses Micro-OLED technology, too, and more headsets are expected to adopt the technology over the next few years. Lenovo’s glasses have 1,920×1,080p resolution per eye and 60Hz refresh rate, which should at least make for solid gaming.
The idea of playing games on a floating wearable display isn’t as weird as you think. CNET’s Sean Booker liked the experience using a Steam Deck with Xreal Air glasses, which offer a similar sort of experience. As headphones for your eyes (sort of), it could be fun — provided you want to carry glasses around that you’ll need to plug in with USB-C using the included 1.2-meter cable.
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