Lenovo Star Wars

Lightsaber duels! ; Nice attention to detail ; Strategy gameplay is a novel challenge in AR

Phone gets hotter than a Tatooine summer ; Holochess is a bit dull

A delicious augmented-reality setup that will delight Star Wars fans.

Fun, interactive gameplay ; Prototype headset was comfortable ; See-through display lets you stay in the real world

Controller connection a little finicky ; Three game modes may get old fast

Great concept ; Mixed reality works well

Complicated to set up ; Keeping three devices charged ; Fun initially, but wears off

The Lenovo Star Wars: Jedi Challenges is a fantastic idea that is clearly a first-gen product. But Lenovo is definitely on to something and with a bit of hardware and software updates, it could turn into an ultimate toy for Star Wars fans Star Wars:...

Fun gameplay. Massive appeal for Star Wars fans. Cool, high-quality lightsaber controller. Compatible with Android and iOS phones.

Tracking issues in testing. Narrow field of view.

Bottom Line: Star Wars: Jedi Challenges is an AR game that features fun and fast-paced lightsaber battles, strategic combat, and tense rounds of Holochess, but tracking issues occasionally get in the way of gameplay.

Great fun ; Well made

Expensive ; Needs even more games

Immersive and Unique Star Wars Entertainment ; No wires ; Works in relatively small spaces

Approximative tracking ; Requires a compatible phone, gets hot ; One-time setup is a bit tedious ; One series of games only

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE THAT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN ANY OTHER COMPARABLE FORM

Finally, a "real" lightsaber ; Affordable, with great build-quality ; AR graphics flatter the Star Wars universe

Single-player only (for now) ; AR lightsaber blade can drift ; Currently limited to one Star Wars app only

Excellent and innovative use of technology ; One of the best AR experiences yet ; Packed full of Star Wars fan service

No proof it’ll be used beyond Jedi Challenges ; A lot of money for a single use

Despite my concerns about price, it’s obvious that many Star Wars fans will pay up, simply for the opportunity to be a Jedi. But if you’re simply curious about AR, I’d advise waiting until Lenovo or Disney make it clear they’re going to support the...

The self-contained headset is wireless and generates some decent holographic effects. Will run on even some older iPhones and Android phones. A good handful of challenges and game modes. Comes with its own lightsaber hilt.

Doesn't always track your movements or the lightsaber very well. Lightsaber sometimes drops up out of sync. Requires a phone. Inserting and setting up the phone isn't easy or quick. Who knows if this will ever run other games?

Lenovo's AR helmet for phones feels like a clever mini-HoloLens for Star Wars fans, but as a standalone headset with no other software, it's a tough sell.