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Meta Quest 3 Coming This Fall ($499)+ Lower Prices for Quest 2 ($299)​

Takeaways​

• Meta Quest 3, our next-generation virtual and mixed reality headset, will ship this fall.
• Meta Quest 3 features higher resolution, stronger performance, breakthrough Meta Reality technology, and a slimmer, more comfortable headset.
• Starting June 4, we’re lowering the price of Quest 2 to $299.99 USD for the 128GB SKU to help even more people access the magic of VR.

Meta Quest 3 Coming This Fall + Lower Prices for Quest 2 | Meta

Meta Quest 3, our next-generation virtual and mixed reality headset, will ship this fall.

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EDIT: Quest2/Quest Pro to get a performance boost.

But that’s not all! In an upcoming software update, we’re updating the Quest 2 and Quest Pro GPU and CPU. Quest 2 and Pro will see an up-to 26% CPU performance increase with an up-to 19% GPU speed increase for Quest 2 and 11% for Quest Pro. As developers take advantage of these changes, you can expect smoother gameplay, a more responsive UI, and richer content on both headsets. And we’re enabling Dynamic Resolution Scaling for both Quest 2 and Quest Pro, so games and apps can take advantage of increased pixel density without dropping frames.

 

[GHG]

This is excellent news for current quest 2 owners:

But that’s not all! In an upcoming software update, we’re updating the Quest 2 and Quest Pro GPU and CPU. Quest 2 and Pro will see an up-to 26% CPU performance increase with an up-to 19% GPU speed increase for Quest 2 and 11% for Quest Pro. As developers take advantage of these changes, you can expect smoother gameplay, a more responsive UI, and richer content on both headsets. And we’re enabling Dynamic Resolution Scaling for both Quest 2 and Quest Pro, so games and apps can take advantage of increased pixel density without dropping frames.

 

[ProgenitorCastle]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[FoxMcChief]

For me to even consider a Quest 3, all my Quest 2 games need to be compatible.

 

[GHG]

For me to even consider a Quest 3, all my Quest 2 games need to be compatible.

They will be. It literally says the existing library of 500+ games will be available.

 

[FunkMiller]

I'll have to see what games it has before buying one. It'll need some extremely good, high visual fidelity stuff that rivals or surpasses PSVR2 for me to open my wallet.

 

[reksveks]

Really hope we get a quest 3 price.

 

[Sleepwalker]

I have a quest 2 and a psvr2, im good for now but excited to see how much it has really improved.

 

[Golgo 13]

I have a quest 2 and a psvr2, im good for now but excited to see how much it has really improved.

From a pure user perspective which headset do you prefer overall?

 

[FunkMiller]

Five hundred fucking quid??

 

[reksveks]

For me to even consider a Quest 3, all my Quest 2 games need to be compatible.

They say that it is.

 

[FoxMcChief]

They will be. It literally says the existing library of 500+ games will be available.

That’s great to hear. Then I might jump on board, after a few patches/updates. I jumped in way too soon on the Quest 2 and have a 32GB model with no chance at upgrading storage.

Will Quest 3 offer storage upgrades via mini SD card?

 

[ssringo]

Jack the price of the Quest2 up so you can "lower it" to suddenly be more accessible.

Fuck the hell off.

 

[MadchesterManc]

Anyone know the resolution of this yet? Just says 'high resolution' in the announcment. Wouldn't mind upgrading from my G2 but I ain't going back to no screendoor effect after having 2160 per eye.

 

[Sleepwalker]

Five hundred fucking quid??

Going to be like $850 CAD, rip.

From a pure user perspective which headset do you prefer overall?

The quest is far more versatile and compatible with PC. The PSVR2 is of much much higher quality, from build materials to fidelity. I enjoy it far more but find myself going back to the quest for quick sessions of games like beat saber or walkabout minigolf. Can't be arsed to turn on the PS5 and hook up the PSVR2 unless its for the big hitters like horizon gt7 or re8 most of the times.

 

[FunkMiller]

It's the same price as PSVR2, but will be a lot less powerful.

 

[mckmas8808]

This is excellent news for current quest 2 owners:

I wonder how much perfomance gains they get with the CPU\GPU upgrade and the dynamic rendering combined?

 

[diffusionx]

I'm in on the Quest 3.

 

[mrmustard]

Really hope we get a quest 3 price.

It's in the video at 1:14

 

[cyberheater]

The full colour pass thru looks amazing.

 

[gamer82]

nice now to decide between this and psvr2 for christmas , but do like the new look hopefully you dont see the edge of the lenses this time around and its less blurry.

 

[FoxMcChief]

It's the same price as PSVR2, but will be a lot less powerful.

Power isn’t going to be what pushes VR forward. Accessibility, cost and killer lineup will. The Quest 3 allowing Quest 2 games to be played is huge. Makes people’s choice a lot easier.

 

[Schmick]

Five hundred fucking quid??

Where in the article does it say £500? The prices are only in USD.

 

[GHG]

I wonder how much perfomance gains they get with the CPU\GPU upgrade and the dynamic rendering combined?

Yeh it will be interesting to see how much will be gained in total. Only concern I have will be what that means for battery life, so hopefully it's a setting that you can select if you want/need it.

 

[SeraphJan]

So no eye tracking?

 

[cyberheater]

So no eye tracking?

Sadly not.

 

[Chukhopops]

Ok I'm in, hoping (and guessing) it will support PC integration like Quest 2.

Only annoying this is I doubt the prescription lenses I bought for the Rift S will work so that's another 50 down.

 

[alucard0712_rus]

Please be 300$.

 

[R6Rider]

I'll stick with my PSVR2.

 

[RagnarokIV]

Is it actually a price drop? I thought a year or two back they increased the price. Is this just the pre-increase price offered again?

 

[ahtlas7]

I’m tired of waiting on Valves next device so maybe Quest3 will have to do. Let’s see dem specs!

 

[GymWolf]

Form factor is still way too bulky.

 

[acm2000]

It's the same price as PSVR2, but will be a lot less powerful.

same price? last i checked psvr2 costs £1000+

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Meh. I'm good.

 

[Kilau]

Did Meta drop the Facebook requirement? At any rate, more VR support is great.

 

[decisions]

It's the same price as PSVR2, but will be a lot less powerful.

Doesn’t matter since it’s way more comfortable. Returned my PSVR2 after two weeks of getting sick trying to find the “sweet spot”. It’s a heavy, blurry mess.

Quest 2 works for me every time with minimal calibration. I’m playing games in < 2 minutes every time I put it on.

 

[FunkMiller]

Where in the article does it say £500? The prices are only in USD.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/opin...f-the-quest-3-with-a-hefty-price-hike-4332396

 

[FunkMiller]

Doesn’t matter since it’s way more comfortable. Returned my PSVR2 after two weeks of getting sick trying to find the “sweet spot”. It’s a heavy, blurry mess.

Quest 2 works for me every time with minimal calibration. I’m playing games in < 2 minutes every time I put it on.

Fair play. I'be had zero issues with the PSVR2, but you're certainly not the only one to report it not working for them. The Quest 2 is far less comfortable for me.

 

[ArtHands]

same price? last i checked psvr2 costs £1000+

You're not suppose to bring this up. Shhhh

 

[apowhungo]

goddamn they're making big improvements to form factor this time around eh

 

[Larogue]

Amazing news.

 

[NecrosaroIII]

I'll be god damned if I give Facebook any money. Thank God I own a PSVR2

 

[Larogue]

Did Meta drop the Facebook requirement? At any rate, more VR support is great.

Yes, it no longer requires FB account, you sign up for Meta account made for Quest.

 

[Schmick]

https://www.trustedreviews.com/opin...f-the-quest-3-with-a-hefty-price-hike-4332396

That really sucks!

 

[mckmas8808]

Please be 300$.

Rumor is that it's $599.

 

[Trogdor1123]

It's the same price as PSVR2, but will be a lot less powerful.

Can someone break it down for me? I want to buy a set but don’t know which. I’m thinking the psvr2 for my ps5 but might get a new headset for pc as I’m looking at building a new one any ways

 

[KillaJamm]

Have they confirmed the UK price?

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

First increasing Quest 2 and now pretending lower Quest 2 price.

 

[cyberheater]

I'll stick with my PSVR2.

If I had a PSVR2, I'd stick with it too.

 

[FunkMiller]

Can someone break it down for me? I want to buy a set but don’t know which. I’m thinking the psvr2 for my ps5 but might get a new headset for pc as I’m looking at building a new one any ways

The PSVR2 is the best place to go if you want the highest visual fidelity games, with the least amount of hassle. I find PCVR to be way too finnicky with all the settings you have to fuck about with to get things in a sweet spot. PSVR2 is the best of both worlds... easy to use, with the most advanced games.

If you're after a lot more variety, and are prepared to deal with the hassle, PCVR is better. But I haven't touched my Quest 2 with my PCVR link set up since I got PSVR2.