In two weeks, Meta will launch the Meta Quest 3, and everybody locally is happy about that. The issue is that there’s no house left for surprises as a result of we already know every little thing about it.
Meta already teased some particulars in June earlier than the Apple Occasion, and over these weeks we had all the knowledge revealed by leaks and rumors. The one factor left to find for me had been the specs, however in the present day shopping the VIRTUAL REALITY group on Fb, I’ve discovered that they’ve been leaked by UnboundXR, too. Wanting on the cached web page on Google of its Quest 3 itemizing, it’s potential to see that they’ve written all of the specs on their web site. And since they’ve all of the renders of the (but unannounced) Quest 3 equipment, it’s clear they have already got entry to all of the details about the brand new headset, so the knowledge that’s on that web site ought to be dependable.
So let me recap what we all know from all these rumors, protecting in thoughts that this isn’t data confirmed at 100%, however I’d say that we’re virtually positive about that.
Specs
Trailer video of Quest 3
- Decision (per-eye): 2064 x 2208
- Show Kind: LCD
- Refresh Charge: 120Hz
- Lens kind: Pancake
- Processor: Snapdragon XR2 Gen2
- RAM: 12GB
- Battery Life: 2–3 hours
- Discipline of View: 97° horizontal, 93° vertical
- IPD Alter: hardware-based. Eye aid can also be supported
- Audio: built-in
- Weight: 509g
- Storage: 128GB or 512GB
- Connectivity: USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Monitoring: inside-out
- Depth sensor: accessible
- Blended Reality: full-RGB cameras for coloration passthrough
(The RAM dimension isn’t seen within the cached copy of the UnboundXR itemizing, however in keeping with this Reddit thread it was seen at a sure level)
The specs discuss a pleasant improve from Quest 2. It’s nothing mindblowing on the VR facet, however a pleasant linear replace. Particularly, I’m very curious in regards to the next-gen Qualcomm chip: I need to know the way a lot of a graphical improve it may give to the content material on Quest. We frequently complain in regards to the potato high quality of Quest video games, and I need to see how massive would be the leap in visuals with this headset.
In fact, the large promoting level for Meta is the combined reality assist, with high-resolution cameras and a depth sensor to carry out surroundings scanning. I’m a giant fan of combined reality, however I’m not solely positive how a lot common individuals are eager about it (I wrote about it on this different put up). I assume all of it will depend upon the content material that Meta and its companion studios will be capable of create utilizing it. Decision Video games has already revealed it’s dedicating many assets to combined reality content material and it is a nice piece of stories on this sense.
Prime view of Quest 2 (left) and Quest 3 (proper). You may see how the Quest 3 is way slimmer due to pancake lenses (Proper picture is taken from Reddit)
Unboxing
There’s on-line a full unboxing video of the headset, which you can watch right here beneath:
As you possibly can see, the packaging has nothing fancy, however it’s efficient. The field incorporates the headset, two controllers, and somewhat field which will comprise some equipment (I assume a USB cable, and perhaps a charger)
Value and launch date
The bottom (128GB) model of the Meta Quest 3 goes to be launched for $499, whereas the upper storage model (512 GB) is coming for $599. Contemplating the leaks on Amazon and MediaMarkt, the gadget will in all probability be accessible ranging from October, tenth, 2023. Preorders most likely will begin on the day of the Join, so on September, twenty seventh.
Equipment
The value of Quest 3 equipment, as reported by UnboundXR (Picture from u/Fredrikco_ on Reddit)
Meta will promote the standard overpriced equipment for this headset. Due to the identical leak (reported by Highway To VR), we are able to estimate that the equipment might be:
- Meta Quest 3 Silicone Face Interface (Black) for $39.99
- Meta Quest 3 Carrying Case for $59.99
- Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap with Battery for $119.99
- Meta Quest 3 Charging Dock for $119.99
It’s fascinating that UnboundXR already revealed the photographs of these things. And from this, it’s potential to see that Meta has tried to unravel on Quest 3 the issues it had with the equipment of its different units.
Meta Quest 3 and controllers on the charging dock (Picture taken from MIXED)
I can inform this by wanting on the image of the charging dock. I’ve a Quest Professional and the expertise of the charging dock is just horrible: it’s a must to barely transfer the headset and the controllers whereas they’re on the dock till they contact a magical level that’s the proper one to make them cost. With this new charger, there are as a substitute some particular holders for each the headset and the controllers: it appears that evidently the charger has been studied to be able to put the weather in just one manner, the best one to make them cost. This can be a very wanted improve.
What surprises?
He stares at you till you begin watching the Meta Join (Picture taken from the VIRTUAL REALITY group on Fb)
This was the listing of what we already know in regards to the Quest 3. As I’ve mentioned, take all of this with a pinch of salt, however I’m fairly satisfied that these leaked items of information are the best ones. On this case, we already know every little thing in regards to the headset, and for my part, Zuck ought to simply go on stage and say “Properly, you already know all of it” and go off the stage, closing the Meta Join in 25 seconds.
What I hope to see is a few surprises, perhaps as a result of among the above-reported data isn’t appropriate. And even higher, I hope to be stunned on the content material facet. Will GTA VR lastly launch? Is there another AAA content material within the works? How is Meta working to make combined reality compelling for the common shopper? Will Meta pivot away from gaming and orient the Quest 3 in the direction of a extra general-purpose use? For this reason I’ll nonetheless tune in on September, twenty seventh to see what the Zuggity might be speaking about! And also you?
UPDATE (2023.09.11): My buddy Eminus commented that there are rumors that the specs linked right here could also be barely off with regard to the precise gadget. I like this rumor about rumors… let’s see if this might be true!
Been advised that the specs that leaked are a bit off. I do not know HOW they’re off to appropriate them.
— e- (@eminus) September 11, 2023
(Header picture by Meta)
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