Compact head-mounted augmented reality system

A gaming device comprising:

• a head-mounted device (HMD) comprising:
• a front portion comprising an optical display configured to output image light to an eye of a user;
• a rear portion arranged with the front portion to balance the HMD in weight, the rear portion configured to rest against a back of a head of the user;
• a first band connecting a left side of the front portion and a left side of the rear portion, the first band having a first inner surface configured to rest against a left side of the head of the user;
• a second band connecting a right side of the front portion and a right side of the rear portion, the second band having a second inner surface configured to rest against a right side of the head of the user;
• and
• a forehead pad configured to distribute at least some weight of the front portion over at least some of a forehead of the user, the forehead pad having a left end connected to the first inner surface and a right end connected to the second inner surface;
• and
• a gaming controller configured to receive input from the user and transmit the input to the HMD.