Meta Announces Quest 3 Ahead of Apple's Rumored AR/VR Headset

[MacRumors]

Facebook parent company Meta today announced the Quest 3, its next-generation mixed reality headset launching later this year. The announcement comes just days ahead of WWDC, where Apple is expected to unveil its own long-awaited AR/VR headset.

Meta said the Quest 3 features a 40% slimmer and more comfortable design, a higher-resolution display, and up to twice the graphics performance as the Quest 2, released in 2020. The headset will start at $499.99 with 128GB of storage, and Meta will also be lowering the starting price of the Quest 2 back to $299.99 on June 4. The company plans to share more details about the Quest 3 during its Meta Connect event on September 27.

Apple's headset is rumored to cost around $3,000, so the Quest 3 could be significantly cheaper. Meta also said the Quest 3 has an all-in-one design, whereas Apple's headset will reportedly include an external battery pack that attaches with a wire.

In his newsletter last weekend, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman provided hands-on impressions of the Quest 3 before it was announced. He said that he "came away impressed with the mixed-reality focus of the Quest 3, the much-improved video pass-through capabilities, the faster performance and the large content library."

Article Link: Meta Announces Quest 3 Ahead of Apple's Rumored AR/VR Headset

 

[dannyyankou]

That just looks so uncomfortable to put on your head for an extended period of time.

 

[Kylo83]

Will the lenses still be blurry when moving your eyes

 

[MacWiz_007]

Still entirely too bulky. That and it's a Meta product. Another hard pass on the AR/VR front.

 

[BootLoxes]

I wont get it, but I look forward to seeing the reviews

 

[Jimmy_Banks]

Not the first time we have seen desperation in advance to an Apple major product announcement.

 

[vegetassj4]

VR Wars Episode V: Zuck Strikes Back

It is a dark time for Apple. Although the M2 has been released, Meta troops have driven the Apple headset from it's hidden development and pursued it across the meta verse.


Evading the dreaded Meta Zuckfleet, a group of freedom fighters led by Tim Applebiter has established a new secret VR Pro on the remote ice state of Alaska.

The evil lord Darth Zucker, obsessed with finding old Applebiter, has dispatched thousands of remote Metamates into the far reaches of the Metaverse….

 

[jonnysods]

We have the Quest 2, and seeing how thin this is, people will be a lot happier with this unit.

All those cameras at the front, wonder where the footage gets sent off to....

 

[Amazing Iceman]

Will the lenses still be blurry when moving your eyes

I'm going to make a sling that can be attached to the ceiling, to make it pull some of the weight away from your head.
And if you fall, the headset will remain hanging from it.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Looks cool however very bad timing on Meta's part. Desperate for attention!

 

[VulchR]

I'll pass.

 

[Amazing Iceman]

$300 vs $3000 !
The Apple headset should better be something outstanding, out of this world... otherwise it will be as popular as a Newton.
The truth will be unveiled on Tuesday... can't wait!

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

How do those headsets play with people who wear glasses ? Myopia etc

 

[macbeth1026]

I want one! I love my Quest 2, mostly as a means of connecting to SteamVR. That's my main gripe with a potential Apple headset. I doubt it would ever link up to my PC. I have a beefy rig due to the nature of my work and VR looks absolutely incredible on it.

Can't wait to kill some Sosigs in higher definition. 😈

 

[macvicta]

Apple better have something that blows this crap away, cause I’m not remotely interested.

 

[Freida]

Monday!

$300 vs $3000 !
The Apple headset should better be something outstanding, out of this world... otherwise it will be as popular as a Newton.
The truth will be unveiled on Tuesday... can't wait!

 

[MattRind05]

Please update the story to note that Meta increased the cost of the Quest 2 a year ago. And they are lowering it to appear like it’s a cheaper alternative. When in reality it costs the same as it was originally launched for.

Meta Quest 2 is getting $100 price hike — here's where to buy before it goes up

Grab a Quest 2 for its original price now while you can

www.tomsguide.com

 

[orbital~debris]

Announced now just to mitigate the embarrassment level if they'd done after June 5.

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

Price point is deceptively competitive.

So I assume it's partly subsidized through extensive data collection sold to Meta's partners?

Can't fool us by rebranding yourself as Meta -You'll always be Facebook as long as Zuckerberg is CEO.

 

[iStorm]

How do those headsets play with people who wear glasses ? Myopia etc

My parents wear glasses and tried out their grandkids' Quest 2 awhile back. It works just fine. There's also a spacer if needed.

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

My parents wear glasses and tried out a Quest 2 awhile back. It works just fine. There's also a spacer if needed.

Ty

 

[turbineseaplane]

I want one! I love my Quest 2, mostly as a means of connecting to SteamVR. That's my main gripe with a potential Apple headset. I doubt it would ever link up to my PC. I have a beefy rig due to the nature of my work and VR looks absolutely incredible on it.

Can't wait to kill some Sosigs in higher definition. 😈

Same

If the Apple one can’t be used with traditional gaming rigs, it’s going to miss a huge chunk of potential target market

 

[Joe Rossignol]

Please update the story to note that Meta increased the cost of the Quest 2 a year ago. And they are lowering it to appear like it’s a cheaper alternative. When in reality it costs the same as it was originally launched for.

Meta Quest 2 is getting $100 price hike — here's where to buy before it goes up

Grab a Quest 2 for its original price now while you can

www.tomsguide.com

Thanks for the heads up. I updated the wording to say "back" to $299.99.

 

[decimortis]

I plop my Quest 2 on every few months to do some chill fishing from my couch, but the novelty of VR wore off pretty quickly after purchasing it. I'll have to remember that once I'm hyped after the Apple Event. The 3K price tag will help assuage my FOMO as well.

 

[MattRind05]

Thanks for the heads up. I updated the wording to say "back" to $299.99.

It’s incredibly deceptive of Meta to do that.