Steam Deck + Xreal Air 130" Screen After One Week!

The Nreal Air AR glasses enhances gameplay on the steam deck by upgrading its 7" screen to a 130" gaming theatre. I used the Steam Deck with it for a week and here's my full experience using the setup.
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0:00 Intro
1:21 Box Content & Hardware
3:32 Modes & Setup
5:54 Display
7:45 Sound
8:33 Battery
9:11 Best Use Cases
10:19 Final Thoughts
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[@Yourinneridiotisshowing.]

I like videos that just get straight to the point and you sir did that. Your review is very informative. Looking forward to more content from you. Great job.

[@jdavid1463]

you actually manage to answer all my questions. Great video!

[@GakuranHituji]

This is my dream setup bro! I always enjoy your cool contents!

[@GakuranHituji]

I want you to do a room/ house tour

[@shyrochanning2151]

So weird that I was just thinking about this & that you were already on it. Nice! 😁

[@grimlockarts8386]

Thanks for the detailed video, much appreciated!

[@midasgamespace]

No problem! Thanks for watching :)

[@Terdwillow]

Great video! Much appreciated!

[@christianhogeland9091]

Being able to pin the display is a big feature. Ive used a couple of the virtual screens using my oculus and that feature is very important. it feels more like a real screen is projected in front of you.

[@TheRobojay]

man, we are so close to ironman like holograms. I have a feeling apple has something good coming. Software is a big limiting factor of these currently. If we could tie it down to a camera and have some decent AI processing this could really be like a cybernetic eye giving you info about your surroundings. Imagine looking around and a little text pops up next to people telling you their height lol

[@cosmopolitanape6969]

@@TheRobojay Yep their height, name, age, address, phone number, SSN would be cool to know with AR glasses.

[@q.uantum]

@@cosmopolitanape6969 uhh nope hehe im pretty sure a product was concepted like that and it got cancelled or got a lawsuit

[@space_cakes]

How do you set up the vr headset to be a large screen? Or what apps are used?

[@Rad-Dude63andathird]

@@TheRobojay Yeah sure, Apple'll do it about 5 years after the tech was already invented like they always do lol

[@nathanfife2890]

Good review my man

[@treehugger420]

appreciate your content bro!👊

[@FunkyDeleriousPriest]

Honest review and really well presented

[@vertigev]

Very informative, thank you. I would love a revised design that doesn't let any light in, like ski goggles or something.

[@Masjul7]

Remember when our parents told us not to sit to close to the tv

[@Paramurasaki]

It’s not about that exactly, it’s about eye health in general

[@chattingshizzle]

I memba

[@TH15N4M315UN4V41L4BL]

@@chattingshizzle haha yeah I memba too.

[@m.y7816]

Hahaha so true

[@nullenski]

HEY HEY memba’ chewbacca?

[@bodabodaguy3193]

Bro is CHILLINGLY CHILLING ON THAT COUCH, thats for real the setup!!! Imagine having the elite xbox controller with all 4 paddles!!!! MAN THIS SHIT TEMPTING TO BUY

[@chrismontgomery3658]

I'd be asleep so quick 🤣. Just laying there I'd go nite nite..

[@user-fb9qf8sj4j]

this is awesome!

[@Sphynx93rkn]

Damn my man. I thought you were only into fitness. Didn't know you were a gamer too. That's awesome 👍😎

[@kalark]

i just got these a few days ago and I love it with the deck! I was actually shocked by how good the OLED display quality is! So sharp and bright. I wish it came with an adapter to charge at the same time you're using it but I ordered an adapter to allow this.

[@samurai4663]

Which adapter?

[@Vulcannyx]

Probably a redmagic adapter

[@jessica49arrow]

Do u feel dizzy/nauseous or eye pain?

[@tristan30345]

Please reply in his video it doesn't look that crispy and sharp it looks poor quality is it because of the way he recorded it ?

[@jessica49arrow]

@@tristan30345 it's not possible to record the exact image...he's recording from outside the glasses so it looks bad. The actual screen is not low quality

[@LuizHenrique-cb1bz]

Cool now i wanna to spend my savings, nic video bro.

[@namduonghoang2931]

the way you browsing on your laptop but doesn't look at it is hilarious man.

[@richardmatos9614]

Young Stevie wonder gaming hard in the future

[@midasgamespace]

Lmao! 😎

[@onielmelendez4315]

Dude, I'm watchin' this while waiting for my xreal glasses to arrive next week 😉 Got 2 sd's, triple booted, but dedicated to windows and deck games, and another triple booted for windows and emulation. Does the xreal work on both windows and other emulation OS's like batocera? Great review, btw! Short, but detailed!👍🤟👊

[@nasseralazazi]

thank you.

[@kdubspencer3390]

I had these a while back and used them with my zfold 4 to run Samsung dex so I could run gamepass on the large screen it was fun but the part near the nose bothered me from time to time so I returned them .

[@vvrr6dif]

❤we need more AR games videos

[@benkutguc9213]

This guy know how to be enjoyer

[@liyabonaNgewu-ge1ie]

Cool 👍👍

[@SlainByTheWire]

I have these and I have the Xreal Beam coming in the post. They're now called Xreal Air. They plug into anything that has displayport over USB-C. It does 1080p 60hz and in this short he's wearing the cover that goes over the glasses, otherwise they are like normal sunglasses. They work by projecting the image and it uses glass inside to focus into your vision. Since it's just a static display (though a very big looking display), it's better to use the black out cover to prevent nausea if you have a weak stomach. I'm getting the Beam soon and that's an add on the glass that gives you an anchored image, allowing you to move your head with the display set in place. It can get a bit expensive, you're looking about $500 for the glasses plus the Beam, or about $380 for the glasses alone. But they do give you a portable high definition OLED like cinema screen so it's pretty good IMO.

[@midasgamespace]

Spot on! 👏🏾

[@SlainByTheWire]

@@midasgamespace Can I just ask one thing though, please give your Steam Deck room to breath, seeing it sat on the pillow like that with the back intake covered in giving me anxiety. 😂

[@lifeevent88]

How can I run steam without a deck? I have pc

[@thecheapbastard5168]

Can you adjust the size of the screen or it's virtual distance you see in the glasses or will it always be 130"?

[@YuniorGamboa]

Thanks for the review. I can see myself using this on a flight or long car ride but man it's pricey. Also, love the way your steam deck looks What skin is that?

[@midasgamespace]

No problem. Thanks for watching! and I agree it is not cheap by any means at all but it's also something I thought I wouldn't use but use a whole lot. The case is the Killswitch v2.0 and the skin is the teardown both from dbrand

[@CrunchyTire]

It actually doesn't seem that expensive for what it is or even compared to just a regular TV, VR, Monitors, etc. It fits right in for what it offers. For under $400 you can get a low end 4k tv at about 32-40 inches. For under $400 you can buy a quest 2. For under $400 you can buy a small portable USB C monitor. Fpr under $400 you can buy a decent PC monitor. Now tell me how a small compact pair of glasses with video and audio is any more or less pricey than any of those? Its not.

[@johnfrankster3244]

Audio is shit, & tbh a tv is much more comfortable despite less portable. Glasses also dont offer 4k & dont come with the ability to charge n play with portable. I wouldnt say the value is great.

[@AutoMotivate]

They need to increase the quality, FPS and the ability to use em as a quality studio display for my editing. Be cool to have multiple displays in the 130" and be able to zoom into/move to different display during work. Would love to edit more comfortably.

[@midasgamespace]

Totally agree! This kind of tech is only gonna get better

[@d4mir425]

Nice

[@midasgamespace]

💯💯

[@intellintell15]

Bro I 'm your big fan your so nice

[@zartancobra-bs5lk]

There's a lot of competition around the corner the Em3 Ether VR Glass is a winner.

[@midasgamespace]

I love that there's competition in that space! Makes things advance faster :)

[@andrewsmith2289]

I'm sure thetechchap said you could pin the display, I've definitely seen a video saying you could do both

[@mattspina4816]

Do you get any motion sickness since the display is not pinned? Are there any issues (lag/audio crispness etc) using bluetooth earbuds + these at the same time?

[@midasgamespace]

Motion sickness only happens when I move my head too much too quickly which I never really do when playing. No audio issues with or without BT earbuds from my experience. Honestly, it's great to use with the SD once you get used to it.

[@jhotuanko7453]

hi did you installed cryo utilities on youy steam deck? is is safe?

[@sfleming246]

Does the increased size/resolution impact game performance?

[@nougatpersonal]

wouldn't pinning the screen require some sort of cameras for tracking the position where you pin it in the space around you?

[@TheRobojay]

it has some motion sensors. It can pin the screen but only within the display area which might feel odd at first because of the field of view

[@nougatpersonal]

@@TheRobojay good to know thanks!

[@ZeN_Game]

Это слишком круто!

[@vxllvxn]

this is lowkey the best setup for hardcore programmers

[@midasgamespace]

This could be a cheat code for programmers fr!

[@drmedborn]

@@midasgamespace wtf are you even talking about lol

[@elzetapokemon]

Do you know if I can use a dock like jsaux dock to not to use or buy the adapter for a ps5?

[@KiritoKyouyaKun]

What earbuds is that? The latency good?

[@SupaaManix]

Nice review of the glasses. Did you notice any wearing discomfort during your gaming sessions?

[@jdgreen214]

They are light so no discomfort. It has some anti flicker and blue light protection it was certified by the eye doctor associations so no eye strain. I fall asleep watching movies on it. It's compatible with Samsung dex with plug and play. No extra adapters needed.

[@juanargueta5988]

Mine are connecting cause i can actually hear the sound from the glasses but i get no picture any help would be appreciated

[@zzr400cc]

Hi just a quick question how do you charge this? When the battery goes down. Just curious.

[@midasgamespace]

The glasses don't have batteries so they never need a charge :)

[@arnoldebere325]

What's the name of the earbuds in the first frame?

[@fotoamgamgfoto3695]

Hi! Can xreal air 2 pro work fine with SD using usb-c HUB/docker to power them same time?

[@barfbangboom]

can you watch 3d movies? or can 3ds emulated games on the steam deck be 3d while using them??

[@sadlizzard1]

No, with steam deck it can only mirror the display, 3D/AR features require nebula app and it works with only a few devices and it works shitty. These are only good as a portable usb-C display, but in that role they are great when they work right. I have issues with them disconnecting at steam deck battery under 50% and I see a lot of posts with the same problem, likely an issue with power draw. Buy only if you want to beta test it.

[@AndrewD50297045]

Only thing I find with my steam deck is that they cut out due to the steam decks power management, at 46% battery, which kinda sucks. I have the red magic adapter coming to charge and use at the same. I tried to do the fix for the USB c cutting out in power management but it didn't work for me. Not all steam decks are affected for some reason. I have one of the first ones if that helps. I do love my nreal airs though and use them all the time with my deck and my fold 4 with Samsung Dex.

[@midasgamespace]

I haven't experienced this issue with power management so unfortunately I can't relate but the adapter should help with providing power while to the Deck while using the glasses.

[@EndofDays213]

PlayStation portal really quiet rn. Those glasses are doing what the portal does 😂

[@itzdcx7991]

the future is here

[@hermanshah9819]

Ready player one is on the way

[@user-bm6dt4rl3u]

What do you do for a living?

[@jacks6085]

Hi @MIDAS GAMESPACE. I don’t know if this is a weird question to ask 😅 but please what do u do for a living? I really want to know

[@allhandsonsteamdeck1440]

ISNT IT OBVIOUS.....HE SELLS DRUGS

[@sivapetit1]

Is it good for movies Is it safe for eyes

[@Nick_XP]

I bought these but i will be returning... videos/games are good but there's alot of ghosting whenever there is text on the screen (for me at least)

[@VegitoBlackityBlack]

My GF said there's nothing wrong with 7 in. I don't think she would be too fond of 130.

[@midasgamespace]

Lmao! Good one 👌🏾

[@TravelMate242]

Uff, el futuro de los videojuegos, me alegra que Steam haya traido de nuevo la competencia de consolas portatiles, ya que Sony la abandono, Xbox creo que no le interesa eso al menos de momento y Nintendo con su Switch pues ahora ya tiene una competencia y eso es bueno para nosotros los consumidores, entre mas competencia, mejores precios y las empresas se esfuerzan en mejorar sus productos con nuevas caracteristicas.

[@Andrew-Night]

Regarding the 16:9 which gives us the full virtual screen 130" of the Air Glasses ... STEAM DECK has 16:10 aspect ratio screen so...that means that games Will not get the 130" of the Air Glasses screen??? Will appear the black bars at the top and the button of the virtual screen? Maybe, if in game settings you select 16:9...Will Fix It to get the 130"??? Could any Steam deck Owner check and confirm this please?? Thank you

[@davidroseborough]

I was really excited but because I am near sighted I would have to wear them over my glasses :( I had to return them

[@Espodude17]

Any latency?

[@Alessandro-hu4iy]

Can you use this on a PC?

[@fanatic99]

👍

[@drmedborn]

the problem is that the screen is like glued to your face. It doesnt stay in place when you move your head

[@poondaddy9992]

@0:42 spiderman getting every woman in a 3 mile radius pregnant

[@ernestziegenfelder9962]

did you fall asleep at all while laying down to play? looks way too comfortable lmao

[@rahulshailesh8442]

Please do give your input for the ASUS ROG ALLY ! Thanks :)

[@Tump2010]

with bluetooth headphones don't you encounter audio lag?

[@skyleite]

The Steam Deck (and Linux in general) supports Aptx/LL, which has extremely low latency compared to regular Aptx. If your bluetooth headphones support Aptx/LL, the latency is not noticeable.

[@espiya5557]

Looks like you're halfway to fulldive VR on how comfy you are lying on there while playing. Anyway, this is one of the reasons why I'm planning to get an Nreal Air too. The other reason is thinking of using it as a GPS map when I'm driving like in games. A phone mounted on my motorcycle comes with lots of issues. Maybe a Google Map on the corner of my eye is more preferable.

[@cosmopolitanape6969]

Do you feel dizzy when using the glasses?

[@midasgamespace]

Nope! I don't move too much when using them. Dizziness might set in if you're moving your head a lot since the screen moves with your head as well.

[@NoSignofSanity]

I dig it. It just sucks you can't charge your deck at the same time.

[@midasgamespace]

My biggest gripe with it but personally, I don't usually play for that long in one sitting to need to need it plugged in most times.

[@NoSignofSanity]

@@midasgamespace I bought these glasses shortly after my comment and have been playing with them. I was able to play Star Wars Battlefront 2 (DICE) for about 3 hours before my Steam Deck needed charged. So it's actually extended my playtime. Super happy with my purchase.

[@cristiangomez4537]

@John O'Brien hey bro thinking about buying do you still like them or do you find your self not useing them ?

[@NoSignofSanity]

@@cristiangomez4537 I love them! They are incredible! I've been playing the Metro series with them and they only amp up the immersion. Great picture quality and sound too.

[@kearnsw13]

So I kinda want to do the opposite of what ur doing so can you watch KZbin while still seeing outside of them? Like can you see in front of you cause I'd like to use then as a ds setup where I have my TV with the ps5 on it and the glasses with yotube either on the side of it cause u should be able to pin it with the app I saw on other vids of it

[@SippEazy]

I only have one eye how would something like this work if you closed one of you eyes.

[@chosenelite762]

I wear prescription glasses idk if I'll be able to use them, but I want em smh

[@midasgamespace]

Oh yeah you can get prescription lenses that you can attach to the glasses

[@lifeevent88]

How can I run with steam without a deck? I do have steam on a pc

[@KiD-R3Tr0]

WhTs the name of those glasses..?

[@user-ek5yc2uv6z]

You top 😉

[@xyz3702]

Its like earphones in our eyes right?

[@midasgamespace]

Exactly!

[@pinkakagreen]

These look like the glasses Ray Charles wore. Goodness.😂

[@midasgamespace]

lmao! spot on 😂

[@namduonghoang2931]

other people looking at you "This dude wearing a glass, playing video games looks weird" haha

[@midasgamespace]

Good thing Idc what anyone thinks 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@namduonghoang2931]

@@midasgamespace yeah, you shouldn't. I'm just saying that if someone wears the glass and doing stuff without looking at the deck or the laptop or the phone is kind of hilarious from other's perspective.

[@NoSignofSanity]

And then they try them on and dig them and want a pair of their own

[@CrunchyTire]

you look weird without the glasses tho so no worries

[@TheTekSone]

getting them for my birthday in April. What house do you belong to in Hogwarts Legacy? I am in Ravenclaw.

[@ChandramayaBrahmin]

Name of the last game please

[@w0uffv379]

does anyone got headache or like kind of a bad feeling using this like it must feel like ur locked

[@lilm5714]

Does anyone have any issue with motion sickness?

[@krishnaagrawal3655]

People in 2029 :- damn we use to need a cable to operate for 3d smartphone projection??

[@mlk4life]

these need to be in the 200 range.

[@CrunchyTire]

nah they're priced fine. quit being cheap. people who want new tech for free are 🤡. Typed from your 1500 dollar icrap im sure

[@rafaelcostapalmeira]

For me It looks like a tutorial about How to sleepy in leds then 3 minutes...

[@lebronjames5]

im wearing this shit in school

[@midasgamespace]

Have fun my man! 💯

[@diljitsingh894]

Hello bro 🎉

[@lilrockstar77]

Anyone got a link to that table

[@midasgamespace]

www.structube.com/en_ca/evo-lacquered-lifttop-storage-coffee-table-120-cm-67-61-10?pid=25512 Cheers bro! 😁

[@lilrockstar77]

@@midasgamespace GOOD LOOKS!

[@baraaamir7891]

Do u need the app to use these glasses, because my country also has no app, will i be able to us it on my phone and steam deck ?

[@midasgamespace]

You won’t be able to use the app with your phone but it’s great for aircasting from the Steam Deck. The Rokid Max might have an app available in your country so if you wanna use AR glasses with your phone too, it’s worth checking that out. Here’s a video i made on it recently - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp-xe2aZlLaVkLc

[@baraaamir7891]

@@midasgamespace does an apk work fine?

[@AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf]

I'll wait a few years for the price to be more reasonable.

[@midasgamespace]

The tech will also get better in time so I respect your decision forsure 💯

[@spqdz]

wearing the glasses you look like uzi 😂

[@youraverageyoutuberj]

Doctors office?

[@NYC1988]

Hi Bro

[@midasgamespace]

Hey 👋🏾

[@NYC1988]

will you contact me I live in Bangladesh

[@RealziesCuts]

Enjoy your blessing I’m gonna have a hard pass for this as it costs even more than the base model steam deck on sale 🤦‍♂️

[@midasgamespace]

It’s definitely pricy. I only recommend it to anyone who has the cash to spend on it. You can still fully enjoy the deck without this

[@CrunchyTire]

@@midasgamespace Its not pricey though. Dont play to these folk who want everything for free. Nothing in existence with a good display and tech is much cheaper than $400.

[@ArneReinke-pi6iw]

This is so expensive 🙈😮‍💨

[@ArneReinke-pi6iw]

Do it work with a vor headset

[@Piercingthesky1]

not sponsored lmfao

[@abcdoooabcd]

If i got it i will miss use it 😈 god know 😅 so iam better of without it i dont wanna go to hell

[@kieneil92lindner]

Onlyfans finna be lit 🔥

[@qwertyrewtywyterty]

ew 1080p, pixelated mess for sure