abxylute has officially introduced the 3D One, a new handheld PC designed to deliver modern games in native, glasses-free 3D. The device uses a custom 11-inch electronic-raster parallax barrier display, real-time eye tracking, and Intel’s Core Ultra 7 Processor 258V to produce stereoscopic visuals without external accessories. According to the company, this is currently the only handheld PC capable of running contemporary titles in native 3D.
The launch signals the return of glasses-free 3D technology to consumer hardware at a time when the feature has largely disappeared from mainstream devices. Previous generations of 3D products struggled with limited performance and narrow viewing zones. abxylute aims to address these issues with a platform engineered from the ground up for 3D content, combining specialized optics, AI processing, and software-level game optimization.
During the announcement, CEO Donald Zhang explained that producing 3D video and 3D games are very different tasks. Each game frame must be split into many interlaced perspectives in real time, which requires high processing capability. Zhang noted that improvements in display quality, modern content pipelines, and AI acceleration now enable stable glasses-free 3D gaming for PC titles.
The 3D One introduces a native 3D rendering pipeline that works directly with supported game engines. Instead of depending on broad conversion methods, the device pulls depth data straight from the source. This lets it break down scenes into individual layers—environments, characters, interface elements, and visual effects—before rendering each of them separately for a true stereoscopic presentation. This method gives developers more control over how depth is managed, while helping the device deliver cleaner visuals and smoother 3D performance across different workflows.
This method is designed to reduce ghosting, improve depth clarity, maintain responsive controls, and minimize the performance impact on the system. abxylute plans to offer more than 50 natively optimized Steam titles by the end of November, with additional support expected over time.
The 3D One includes an 11-inch 2K parallax barrier display built specifically for stereoscopic rendering. abxylute selected this size to provide a wider 3D viewing zone without compromising battery life or portability. The panel is paired with a ±20-degree eye-tracking system that adjusts the 3D effect based on the user’s position, helping maintain clarity even when the device is moved or tilted.
Beyond native 3D content, the handheld offers instant AI-driven 2D-to-3D conversion. This allows users to apply depth effects to movies, streaming video, older games, photos, and other applications with a single switch. Many players are expected to shift between 2D and 3D depending on the scene, using 3D for environments or action sequences and returning to 2D for menus or long gaming sessions.
The device supports a wide range of 3D formats, including:
- Native 3D gameplay for more than 50 Steam titles
- SBS 3D content, including VR games with a side-by-side mode
- Nintendo 3DS titles
- Converted 3D through tools such as ReShade + Depth3D
- AI 3D for any full-screen PC game
It also supports 3D and 2D media, including streaming platforms, local video, photos, SBS films, and 3D creative software like Blender’s stereoscopic viewport.
To support its 3D processing pipeline, abxylute selected Intel’s Core Ultra 7 Processor 258V, which provides up to 115 TOPS of AI compute for real-time depth analysis and multi-perspective rendering. Outside of 3D features, the handheld operates as a full Windows device with a high-refresh 2K panel, hall-effect controls, back buttons, a touchpad, and detachable controllers. The system can be used in handheld mode, tablet mode, or with a kickstand and keyboard.
Kickstarter Details
- Launch: November 19 at 8:00 AM PT
- Early Bird Price: $1,499
- Retail Price: $1,799
- Shipping:
- First 80 units expected in December
- Remaining units in February
The abxylute 3D One introduces a new approach to portable PC gaming, combining a purpose-built display, advanced eye tracking, and AI processing to deliver glasses-free 3D in a handheld form factor.
abxylute 3D One – Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 11-inch electronic-raster (parallax barrier) 2K panel; glasses-free 3D; real-time eye tracking (±20°) |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 258V |
| AI Compute | Up to 115 TOPS for depth processing and 3D interlacing |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel GPU (based on Core Ultra architecture) |
| Native 3D Support | 50+ Steam titles optimized at launch; SBS 3D games; VR titles with SBS mode; Nintendo 3DS titles |
| AI 2D-to-3D Conversion | Instant full-screen AI 3D conversion for games, movies, and apps |
| Controls | Hall-effect joysticks and triggers; back buttons; built-in touchpad; detachable controllers |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Modes of Use | Handheld, tablet mode, controller-detached, kickstand + keyboard setup |
| Content Compatibility | Native 3D, SBS films, streaming video, photos, standard video, Blender 3D viewport |
| Connectivity | Standard PC handheld wireless and I/O (not fully listed by brand) |
| Kickstarter Pricing | Early Bird: $1,499; Retail: $1,799 |
| Shipping Timeline | First 80 units: December; Remaining units: February |
