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D23 EXPO 2017: Wield your own lightsaber at home – Disney announces Star Wars: Jedi Challenge augmented reality system

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A fan wearing a VR headset wields a glowing blue lightsaber in front of a futuristic circular window, capturing the immersive thrills of the Star Wars Jedi Challenge experience as featured at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017.

At their video game presentation, Disney just made a surprise announcement of a new augmented reality product that will bring the Star Wars universe to life at home.

It’s called Star Wars: Jedi Challenges and comes from a new partnership between Disney and Lenovo.

Through a special augmented reality headset in which you snap your own cell phone, you will be able to wield a lightsaber at home or even play Holochess.

WATCH – STAR WARS: JEDI CHALLENGES ANNOUNCEMENT & DEMO

An interactive Star Wars experience at a themed entertainment venue, with a guest wearing a VR headset in a blue room featuring a circular window, lightsaber in hand as they immerse themselves in an augmented reality adventure.

A Star Wars fan wields a glowing blue lightsaber and explores immersive Jedi Challenge gameplay with a VR headset in a darkened D23 EXPO 2017 experience.

A fan wearing a VR headset wields a glowing blue lightsaber in front of a futuristic circular window, capturing the immersive thrills of the Star Wars Jedi Challenge experience as featured at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017.

Guests immerse themselves in a thrilling Star Wars augmented reality experience as Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and Obi-Wan Kenobi appear wielding a lightsaber, capturing the adventure of Jedi Challenge right before their eyes.

Prototype footage was revealed showing the Holochess feature in action, in addition to an entire virtual Star Wars battle breaking out across the floor just about anywhere.

Guests immerse themselves in a thrilling Star Wars augmented reality experience as Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and Obi-Wan Kenobi appear wielding a lightsaber, capturing the adventure of Jedi Challenge right before their eyes.

The Star Wars Jedi Challenge holographic game board, featuring creature figures and a glowing orb at its center, dazzles atop a red patterned table, capturing the interactive magic of D23 EXPO 2017 as augmented reality gameplay comes alive for fans.

Holographic AT-AT walkers and stormtroopers bring Star Wars excitement to life amid swirling smoke in a dark, immersive setting, echoing the Jedi Challenge experience first revealed at D23 EXPO 2017; “PROTOTYPE FOOTAGE” appears below, showcasing the latest in Disney Parks augmented reality entertainment.

The AR system will be available to purchase via BestBuy.com and Lenovo.com some time in the future. More details are promised soon. You can sign up at JediChallenges.com to find out more.

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