Abxylute is bringing glasses-free 3D to portable PC gaming with the 3D One, a handheld set to launch on Kickstarter around mid-November, with the date currently targeted for November 13 and subject to change. The device promises real-time depth without special eyewear, pairing a high-refresh display with AI-powered eye-tracking to deliver autostereoscopic 3D for games, movies, and photos.
At the heart of the experience is a 10.95-inch LTPS LCD panel running at 120 Hz with a 2,560 x 1,600 resolution and up to 480 nits of brightness. A physical switch toggles 3D mode, activating software that converts 2D content into 3D on the fly. To create the effect, the handheld uses AI eye-tracking cameras and a TN LCD layer positioned above the main panel, directing independent images to each eye. The approach is similar to the concept shown in Tencent’s Sunday Dragon 3D handheld and positions the 3D One against upcoming devices like the DigiEra HoloMax.
Exact hardware specifications will be revealed at launch, but current guidance points to an Intel CPU, a 1 TB SSD, and a 50 Wh battery. In early performance material shared by the company, the system posted a preliminary 3DMark Time Spy graphics score of 4,067, offering a rough idea of what to expect while we await full benchmarks.
For early supporters, Abxylute is opening a VIP reservation program ahead of the crowdfunding campaign. A $150 deposit secures a VIP slot that unlocks up to $200 off the $1,499 Early Bird price of the 3D One and includes a free Abxylute C6 wireless controller. VIPs have 48 hours after the campaign goes live to redeem the full $200 discount; after that window, the coupon value adjusts to $150. Following the Kickstarter, the handheld is slated to return to its $1,799 MSRP, and any unused deposits will be refunded.
Quick highlights:
– Glasses-free 3D handheld PC gaming device
– 10.95-inch LTPS LCD, 2560 x 1600, 120 Hz, up to 480 nits
– AI eye-tracking with TN layer for real-time autostereoscopic 3D
– One-touch 3D mode with 2D-to-3D conversion for games, movies, and images
– Intel CPU, expected 1 TB SSD and 50 Wh battery
– Early 3DMark Time Spy score: 4,067 (preliminary)
– VIP deposit: $150 for up to $200 off Early Bird pricing and a free C6 wireless controller
– Early Bird price: $1,499; MSRP after campaign: $1,799
If you’ve been waiting for a handheld that blends high-refresh PC gaming with glasses-free 3D, the 3D One looks like one to watch. Keep an eye on the official launch for the full spec sheet, finalized pricing tiers, and availability details, bearing in mind that crowdfunding timelines can shift.
