At CES 2026, I got to play the Nintendo Switch 2 in augmented reality. This is something I haven't done before, and that's because until now only one company had an AR dock that worked with Nintendo's latest console, which doesn't play well with AR glasses connected directly to it. Viture Solution ok if a little bulky, but Lifehacker has it has long praised AR glasses from competitor XREALand finally, you can use XREAL glasses with Nintendo Switch 2.
XREAL used to have accessory this allowed play on the original Nintendo Switch, but has since been discontinued, and even if you buy it used, it won't work with the Switch 2. Now XREAL NEO changes that.
The NEO is smaller than the Viture Dock and is essentially a combination of a portable battery and an AR adapter that allows you to use the XREAL glasses while charging them and charging/powering whatever device you're displaying. It has a 10,000mAh capacity and a native power output of 20W—enough for fast charging—but you can also plug it into the wall while in use, allowing your devices to charge at 65W+. This should be especially handy if you primarily use the Neo as an adapter, and yes, it will allow your glasses to display the original Switch as well, not just the Switch 2. XREAL also notes that you can use the Neo on other portable devices like the Steam Deck, although it's a little less necessary there since the Steam Deck can output video directly to the XREAL glasses.
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Surprisingly, the Neo also has a magnetic ring that can be attached directly to your device, but it cannot charge wirelessly. The magnet seems to be more for easy storage, so you can use the flip-out kickstand on the back of the Neo to prop up your device.
Using Neo with Switch 2, everything worked like a dream. The console immediately switched to dock mode and started playing on the connected XREAL glasses like a TV, giving me a virtual 171-inch screen and 1200p graphics output. Oh, and those graphics? They were in 3D.
XREAL 1S converts 2D video to 3D.
That's because along with the Neo, I got to test out the new XREAL 1S AR glasses. They increase the resolution to 1200p and increase the viewing angle from 50 to 52 degrees on the base XREAL One. The refresh rate is still 120Hz, but the glasses are brighter (700 nits) and the aspect ratio is larger at 16:10. Most importantly, they have the ability to add 3D depth to 2D images right out of the box.
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I tried this with World of Mario Kartand if you had told me that the game was originally developed using this 3D, I would have believed you. It was flawless, quite subtle, and I never saw any obvious blurring around the characters. However, according to XREAL, the 2D to 3D conversion happens entirely inside the glasses using a built-in spatial chip and artificial intelligence.
This is an advantage when working with any content you plug into XREAL 1S, although XREAL warned me that the effect may not be as noticeable for flat content as it is for content using CGI. For example, the AI ​​simply didn't know what to do with the original. Super Mario Brothers. for the NES, resulting in some elements gaining depth while others are ignored.
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However, in such cases, you can turn the effect off, which I find very handy if you're a big fan of 3D movies, as they can be hard to find on streaming. Now you can turn any movie into 3D, even if your experience may vary from movie to movie.
But the best part of XREAL 1S? Despite the upgrades, they're actually cheaper than the base XREAL ONE: $449 versus $499. And they available nowwith estimated delivery windows this weekend. Additionally, if you don't want to purchase a new pair of AR glasses, 2D to 3D conversion technology called Real 3D is now also available for XREAL ONE Pro and can be downloaded in the update.
Meanwhile, XREAL NEO Currently only pre-order is availablewith deliveries scheduled to begin in February. By the way, the Neo is available for $99 until February 4th, but after that the price jumps to $119.
Even at the NEO's lower price, the full dock and glasses package will set you back $548. But if you I really miss the 3DSThis is another easy way to play Nintendo games in 3D without sacrificing portability while still maintaining a larger screen.
