Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Pre-order now, first impressions of the IFA

The Star Wars: Jedi Challenges from Lenovo is now available by pre-order. The AR package consisting of Mirage AR glasses, a light swell controller and a tracking system costs $199.99. In the official Lenovo shop you can pre-order the set now.

May the Force be with you!

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges allows you to slip into the role of a Jedi to train your abilities with power. You can play light-sword fights against known characters from the Star Wars universe, such as Darth Vader , or play a game of Holo-Schach against the AI. Even strategic battles are possible, in which the rebels against the empire lead you into the battle.

How the games currently look like can be viewed in the following three videos:

Lightsaber battle:

Holo-chess:

Strategic Battle:

The AR package includes Lenovo Mirage AR glasses as well as a light swell controller that provides an authentic and immersive feeling. Also a direction finder for the exact measurement of space is part of the bundle, which serves to recognize the AR glasses as well as the controller. Furthermore, various USB cables as well as chargers are included in the package. The AR glasses weigh about 470 grams. The software is available in several languages, including English and German.

In order to experience the Star Wars app, you also need a powerful smartphone. The following iOS and Android devices are compatible with the AR package:

▪ iPhone 7 Plus
▪ iPhone 7
▪ iPhone 6s Plus
▪ iPhone 6s
▪ Samsung Galaxy S8
▪ Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
▪ Google Pixel XL
▪ Google Pixel
▪ Moto Z
However, this is not a complete list, as the developers report on the official site. This list will be extended in the future.