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Pentagon Games launches PenXR: Ultra-portable Web3-enabled AR/VR hardware

Pentagon Games launches PenXR: Ultra-portable Web3-enabled AR/VR hardware

Khaleej Times14-04-2025
Pentagon Games, a global leader in immersive AI-powered XR and blockchain entertainment, has officially unveiled PenXR, an advanced AR/VR headset designed for future-proof digital entertainment. This launch positions the company as the first platform to introduce XR-headset capabilities that are blockchain-native, enhancing the overall user experience.
PenXR delivers a powerful combination of blockchain utility, mixed reality, and generative AI by incorporating Genesis NFT-based ownership. With each unit tied to a unique Genesis NFT, PenXR is not just hardware, it becomes a gateway to a circular economy, ecosystem perks, and personalised digital experiences.
A $46 billion market opportunity
As the AR/VR market accelerates towards a projected $46.6 billion valuation in 2025, consumer demand is shifting towards hybrid devices that blend entertainment, commerce and digital identity. PenXR addresses this trend directly, offering an ultra-lightweight device built for extended wear and backed by Web3 interoperability.
This year, consumers are expected to purchase 7.7 million mixed reality headsets, as the convergence between physical and digital experiences gains momentum across industries. PenXR enters the space with an innovative design and a clear vision for performance and platform growth.
PenXR: Built for extended immersion
PenXR weighs just 75 grammes, eliminating the fatigue and bulk associated with traditional VR headsets. With optical see-through lenses, users can seamlessly transition between augmented and virtual environments - ideal for gaming, education, creative projects and enterprise interactions. Paired with real-time AI systems, the headset enables cinematic storytelling and adaptive experiences based on user inputs and preferences.
Every headset is Web3-ready and comes equipped with a Genesis NFT that unlocks access to exclusive dApps and immersive spaces, early-stage airdrops, ecosystem rewards, and long-term utility across the Pentagon Games network.
"PenXR headset represents the next evolution of immersive technology, combining AI, AR/VR and blockchain to deliver a fully integrated digital experience," said Emma Liu, CEO of Pentagon Games. "With Genesis NFT ownership, users are securing their place in history, embracing the next evolution of immersive digital experiences with the PenXR headset."
Launching with NOVATRON Hero Spaces
PenXR launches alongside NOVATRON Hero Spaces, the first branded experience developed in collaboration with TRON DAO. The experience is cross-platform but reaches full immersion through PenXR, offering interactive storytelling and gamified pathways to explore the TRON ecosystem from a new dimension.
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