Xreal Aura debuts at the Google Android Developer Summit with over 150 Made-for-XR experiences and GameSir controller

Xreal has officially debuted the Aura glasses at the Google Android Developer Summit. The Aura supports virtual experiences from a library of over 150, with more coming soon. A dedicated controller and keyboard were also announced.

The Xreal Aura is now available for purchase in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea markets, with availability in other markets starting in 2027. The glasses were initially unveiled as Project Aura in 2025, with additional details recently released.

The lower-end Android XR model with 12 GB of memory and 256GB of storage has a limited-time price of $1,099 (normally $1,279) and the higher-end model with 16 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage has an offer of $1,299 (normally $1,499), with both offers good through December 2026. Shipping begins in mid-November 2026.

The controller is made in collaboration with GameSir, a popular third-party controller manufacturer, and comes with a dedicated Google Gemini key to bring up the AI chatbot during virtual gameplay. The wireless keyboard is designed for portability and easy navigation of multi-window workflows, according to the company.

Over 150 Made-for-XR apps are available with the Aura launch. Experiences include the NBA and Nascar XR apps with live event feeds, Chess Club and Fallout: Factions games, and Simply Piano XR for learning to play music. Additional enterprise apps are also available, including Plynk Spatial for stock research and trading, and XR HoloMedicine for viewing medical images.

Readers looking for a more affordable virtual experience can browse through the company's other offerings in the Xreal store on Amazon.