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Meta Quest 3 - everything we know so far
By Mike Prospero, Malcolm McMillan, Roland Moore-Colyer published 13 October 2022 Here are all the biggest rumors and leaks for the Meta Quest 3 (Image credit: Shutterstock) The Meta Quest 3, previously known as the Oculus Quest 3 before Meta dropped the Oculus brand name, was originally expected to arrive sometime this year. However, it was noticeably absent from the October 2022 Meta Connect event which saw the debut of the Meta Quest Pro.
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A recent interview with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg suggests that the headset could come in 2023, but definitely won't come out in 2022. That means the Oculus Quest 2, now called the Meta Quest 2, is still the best VR headset you can buy right now and has little in the way of competition despite the recent controversial $100 price hike. Here are more details on that leak and what we think we know so far about the Meta Quest 3.
Meta Quest 3 news updated October 10
Meta Quest 3 price tipped by Mark Zuckerberg - expect to pay $300-$500.A new tip has Meta Quest 3 slated to get a graphics boost.
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This could result a GPU that twice as powerful as its predecessor. Meta Quest 3 just leaked - and it's a mixed reality headset.We are also seeing plenty of leaks surrounding the Meta Quest Pro, which is expected to launch on October 11.A report says that Meta will launch two new headsets this year: the Meta Quest 3 and the Meta Quest Pro, also known as Project Cambria.
Meta Quest 3 release date
Rumors and leaks were fairly quiet on the Meta Quest 3 until September 29 when analyst Brad Lynch unleashed a slew of CAD images in a YouTube video, potentially spilling the beans on the VR headset. In the video, Lynch said that he expects the mixed reality device to launch sometime in 2023.
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Mark Zuckerberg seemed to confirm this release window in a recent interview with Stratechery. Or rather, he confirmed that Quest 3 won't debut in 2022.
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In the interview, Zuckerberg said the Quest 3 will definitively not come out this year, so our eyes are now on next year's Meta Connect, which could be 12 months away.
Meta Quest 3 price
In the Stratechery interview, Zuckerberg claimed the Meta Quest 3 will cost between $300 and $500.
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This puts it in line with the recent Meta Quest 2 price increase. The Quest 2's 128GB version is $399 and the 256GB is $499 starting. Meta cited rising costs as the reason for the price hike, and given early indications suggest that the Quest 3 could be a noticeable step forward from the Quest 2, it seems costs aren't trending down.
So with that in mind make sure to look at our best Meta Quest 2 deals so you can try and get the best price possible on the increasingly expensive VR headset.
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Meta Quest 3 specs and rumors
Facebook's parent company, Meta is doing a lot with VR prototypes, which would suggest Meta is looking at new VR hardware. We expect that the Meta Quest 3 will have a 120Hz display by default.
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The current Quest 2 currently supports a 120Hz refresh rate but it needs apps to upscale content to meet that mark. A speedy refresh rate out of the box would be much appreciated, especially by those who can suffer from motion sickness when using VR headsets.
According to Brad Lynch (opens in new tab), a VR analyst, the Cambria will use mini-LED technology, whereas the Quest 3 will have uOLED displays.
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The expected resolution for the Quest 3 is 4,128 by 2,208 pixels or 2,064 by 2,208 pixels per eye. This represents a 30% upgrade over the Meta Quest 2's 1,920 by 1,832 pixels per eye.
Lynch's subsequent leak unleashed a bevy of specs for the Quest 3.
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First, the Quest 3 looks set to be a mixed reality headset rather than strictly a virtual reality headset. It plans to do this with a combination of a four-camera array and a depth sensor to allow for mixed reality elements. This may be an indication that the rumored Apple VR/AR headset is shifting the consumer VR market.
Additionally, the device is expected to get a couple of upgrades.
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Lynch says that the Quest 3 should get an upgrade to the next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, which is rumored to be codenamed "Project Halliday."
Speaking of the Snapdragon XR2, Meta has supposedly been working with chip maker Qualcomm to create a second -generation version of this mobile chip, which could have double the graphics power of the Meta Quest 2. This would like result in virtual reality environments and experiences rendered in higher visual fidelity.
The Quest 3 could also get a bump in RAM and storage to 512GB SSD and 12GB RAM. There is no indication if this would be the specs for the base model or a possible max specs for the headset.
PICO 4 introduced pancake optics to virtual reality and the Quest Pro will likely follow suit.
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It seems that pancake optics are becoming the standard for lens design. The technology allows manufacturers to create thinner, more compact display lenses, which can ultimately contribute to increasing resolution or making room for additional cameras.
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Without pancake optics, consumer-grade VR could potentially stagnate, so it is nice to see that it may be becoming the standard rather than an expensive feature. Quest 3 looks set to reintroduce fine-tuning the interpupillary distance (i.e. the distance between lenses).
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This is a seemingly small quality of life change, but it gives users a more comfortable experience, particularly compared to the Quest 2. The Quest Pro has been rumored to require a charging dock for its controllers.
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The CAD renderings Lynch shows in his video suggest that the Quest 3 will include a similar charging port. This signals that the Pro controllers may also be compatible with the Quest 3, though that is purely speculative. Unfortunately, the Quest 3 is apparently set to not include eye or face tracking.
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According to Lynch, eye and face tracking requires additional cameras and an extra chip that makes the feature prohibitively expensive for a consumer-level device.
Meta Quest 3 What we d like to see
We were very impressed with the Meta Quest 2, but there's still room for the Meta Quest 3 to deliver improvements.
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Here's what we'd like to see.
Rechargeable controllers: The Quest 2's controllers relied on a single AA battery each, which delivered around 30 hours of juice. That's not bad, but we feel a USB-C rechargeable battery pack would be a boon, as well as more environmentally friendly. Making the Quest 3 potentially compatible with the Meta Quest Pro's charging dock could signal this is coming.
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Boosted hand-tracking controls: Improved hand-tracking would be appreciated in Quest 3, as we found that in Quest 2 it could be a little finickity and not hugely intuitive.
Even higher refresh rate: A 120Hz refresh rate is great, but a 144Hz or higher refresh rate for super-smooth VR games and experiences is on our wish list.
More Oculus apps: The Oculus Store (no name change here) is not short on VR apps and games, but we're always keen to see more. Games that really deliver immersive VR experiences, rather than more arcade-like action, could help the Quest 3 stand apart from its predecessor.
Improved battery life: This would be a huge boost over the Quest 2.
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We would also like to see a cable bundled into the box, rather than as an expensive optional extra. That way you can plug the Quest 3 directly into a gaming PC. (Image credit: Tom's Guide)
Meta Quest 3 outlook
The success of the Meta Quest 2 means Meta can simply refine the Meta Quest 3 and have a winner.
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However, it seems they may be pushing further by transitioning into mixed reality.
VR and mixed reality are still relatively novel arenas with niche appeal. If Meta offers can deliver truly immersive virtual experiences, we could then see the worlds of virtual reality, mixed reality and even augmented reality become increasingly mainstream.
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The best Roombas in 2022See more latest ► Topics Virtual Reality See all comments (6) 6 Comments Comment from the forums sheriffbullock Please, no more rechargeable controllers.
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I have too many cables and devices that need to be plugged in using said cables. I prefer the convenience of removable batteries over built-in battery packs.
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Besides, rechargeable battery packs are no more environmentally-friendly than rechargeable AAs. Reply anscarlett Higher resolution displays, uhd for each eye and a wider hFoV. 120hz is fine, no need to go over that.
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Flexible oled would be nice to curve them around your head.
Faster cpu/gpu.
Wifi 6e.
Magnetic pogo cables and a dock for headset and controllers. Please no more plug and socket charging cables!
Thunderbolt 4 for pcvr
Eye tracking.
Auxiliary usb c for additional accessories.
Wide angle stereoscopic front passthrough cameras.
Better controllers, grip sensors, more solid wrist straps
Please offer a dark grey or black option. Reply LunaticMS I think there's exactly ONE feature that will absolutely make the next Quest the undisputed king of VR, and that's built-in (or otherwise easy) wireless streaming of games from a PC.
Faster cpu/gpu.
Wifi 6e.
Magnetic pogo cables and a dock for headset and controllers. Please no more plug and socket charging cables!
Thunderbolt 4 for pcvr
Eye tracking.
Auxiliary usb c for additional accessories.
Wide angle stereoscopic front passthrough cameras.
Better controllers, grip sensors, more solid wrist straps
Please offer a dark grey or black option. Reply LunaticMS I think there's exactly ONE feature that will absolutely make the next Quest the undisputed king of VR, and that's built-in (or otherwise easy) wireless streaming of games from a PC.
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Basically the only objective downside to the Quest over a wired headset is that the quest can't play all VR games onboard, and can only play certain ones via a special cord connected to your PC. The HTC Vive has an adapter to make it wireless, but it requires an expensive accessory that requires you to plug a card into your computer's motherboard, which not everyone can afford/use. A completely standalone headset that can be used anywhere AND can play high-quality games wirelessly from a PC in the room would basically be the best of all worlds, with the only advantage of other headsets being minor incremental improvements like FOV, refresh rate, eye tracking, better audio delivery, and more specialized controllers, none of which have proven essential for the most popular VR games, and basically all of which are currently trumped by the Quest's portability, ease of use, and price point.
And the best part is that people have already done this on the Quest 2, apparently to amazing success (under the right circumstances).
And the best part is that people have already done this on the Quest 2, apparently to amazing success (under the right circumstances).
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From the sound of it, you currently need to sideload some special software and have good internet, delivered from a good router (that may or may not need line of sight to the headset itself). They have been reluctant to endorse this feature since an improper setup can cause lag and motion sickness, but if they can include some additional hardware (either onboard or perhaps a USB-C accessory) to improve the wireless connection to the point of being stable for even most users, I would ditch my Index and buy a Quest 3 in a heartbeat.
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Reply Keng Yuan OLED. Reply traditional_elk67 LunaticMS said:I think there's exactly ONE feature that will absolutely make the next Quest the undisputed king of VR, and that's built-in (or otherwise easy) wireless streaming of games from a PC.
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Basically the only objective downside to the Quest over a wired headset is that the quest can't play all VR games onboard, and can only play certain ones via a special cord connected to your PC. The HTC Vive has an adapter to make it wireless, but it requires an expensive accessory that requires you to plug a card into your computer's motherboard, which not everyone can afford/use.
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A completely standalone headset that can be used anywhere AND can play high-quality games wirelessly from a PC in the room would basically be the best of all worlds, with the only advantage of other headsets being minor incremental improvements like FOV, refresh rate, eye tracking, better audio delivery, and more specialized controllers, none of which have proven essential for the most popular VR games, and basically all of which are currently trumped by the Quest's portability, ease of use, and price point.
And the best part is that people have already done this on the Quest 2, apparently to amazing success (under the right circumstances). From the sound of it, you currently need to sideload some special software and have good internet, delivered from a good router (that may or may not need line of sight to the headset itself).
And the best part is that people have already done this on the Quest 2, apparently to amazing success (under the right circumstances). From the sound of it, you currently need to sideload some special software and have good internet, delivered from a good router (that may or may not need line of sight to the headset itself).
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They have been reluctant to endorse this feature since an improper setup can cause lag and motion sickness, but if they can include some additional hardware (either onboard or perhaps a USB-C accessory) to improve the wireless connection to the point of being stable for even most users, I would ditch my Index and buy a Quest 3 in a heartbeat.
This is already a feature on the Quest 2. All you have to do is buy the Virtual Desktop app from the Oculus Store and then download the streamer app on your PC. It's simple and easy to do.
This is already a feature on the Quest 2. All you have to do is buy the Virtual Desktop app from the Oculus Store and then download the streamer app on your PC. It's simple and easy to do.
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You don't need a cutting edge WIFI 6 "Gaming" Router. It works with minimal latency on 5ghz wifi. I use a $60 router from Archer and it works fine.
I've been playing SkyrimVR, Blade and Sorcery, and No Man's Sky VR on my Quest 2 every night wirelessly for the past several months.
I've been playing SkyrimVR, Blade and Sorcery, and No Man's Sky VR on my Quest 2 every night wirelessly for the past several months.
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It's a game changer. Reply clampton HDR will be impressive in VR... turning away from blinding light will bring massive immersion.
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