Meta Quest 3 Unveiled: Mixed-Reality Headset Features Snapdragon Chip, Xbox Cloud Gaming, All for $500

Isaiah Richard, Tech Times 27 September 2023, 10:09 pm

Meta's Quest 3 is finally here, and the recent unveiling of the tech wearable brings the latest in the industry, centering on a mixed-reality headset that boasts of top specs with it. One of the most notable components of the device is the updated Qualcomm Snapdragon chip that claims to bring twice the power from its last, also coming with Xbox Cloud Gaming compatibility.

The latest Quest 3 from Meta moves away from the traditional virtual reality headset specification only, venturing to bringing the best of both worlds, all for a reasonable price.

Meta Quest 3 Unveiled: What to Expect from the Mixed-Reality Headset

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Meta's recent event has wowed the world for what it has to offer, and apart from its latest developments in AI, the company has also formally introduced the world to the Meta Quest 3, its take on mixed-reality.

The new Meta wearable features an almost-similar design scheme as the Quest 2, but the Quest 3 features cameras that would allow an augmented reality experience alongside the VR.

First off, it features the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform, with Meta co-developing it with Qualcomm for the wearable. It promises twice the process of its previous headset.

Moreover, the Quest 3 brings 4K+ Infinite Display, promising the best resolution among its lineup. It also comes as a slimmer headset, with 40 percent slimmer optic profile compared to the Quest 2.

Its cherry on top centers on the capabilities to access Xbox Cloud Gaming for a better immersive gaming experience.

Meta Quest 3: How Much is the New AR/VR Headset?

The base Quest 3 starts at $499.99 for the 128 GB version, but offers a larger storage at 512 GB for $649.99, leveraging an affordable device capable of mixed-reality experiences.

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Pre-orders are open now for the Meta Quest 3, with the company claiming that it would be available by October 10, shipping to customers and available in-store.

Mixed-Reality Headsets and Meta

Back in early June, Meta went ahead and revealed its latest plan to bring a mixed-reality headset to the market, with the company initially revealing the Quest 3. The social media company from Mark Zuckerberg went ahead of Apple with the then-unnamed AR/VR headset, as the June WWDC 2023 event was expected to reveal what the company made.

However, Apple did not back down with what it has to offer, as the company finally brought its mixed-reality headset take which has been under wraps for a long time. This is the Apple Vision Pro, and it is on the more premium side of things as it is meant for a specific niche, with Cupertino slapping a sky-high price to the wearable that will arrive by 2024.

With Apple planning an early next year release, Meta is set to deliver its take on mixed-reality headset this year, particularly on October 10 for its wide availability. The AR/VR headset is relatively affordable, and only comes at $499.99, and it is only one-third of the price of Meta's Quest Pro VR headset which it brought in 2022, with this version centering on massive capabilities and experiences to share.