After months of anticipation, we finally had a chance to strap on Meta's Quest 3 VR headset, and it's a game-changing device.
Meta has come a long way from its first foray into VR headsets. It has been just four years since the launch of the original Oculus Quest. Since then, the brand has experimented with names, features, and modes of reality, but it has always stayed at the top of the best VR headset ranking. It now prepares to introduce to the market, what it calls the first mainstream headset built for mixed reality, the Meta Quest 3.
Having tried headsets on several times for different demos, I ultimately came to the decision that Meta Quest 3 isn’t very heavy at approximately 1.14 pounds. The first attempt just felt so because it wasn’t adjusted well to fit my large hair. Display The Meta Quest 3 optics setup includes dual LCD displays at 2064 by 2208 resolution, 25 ppd, and 1,218 ppi per eye. Combined with Meta’s Infinite Display optical stack, the headset offers more realistic graphics compared to the Quest 2. Additional specs include 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rate options and a field of view that extends 110 degrees horizontally and 96 degrees vertically, notably 15% wider than Quest 2.
The controllers are a little over a quarter of a pound heavy and feature TruTouch variable haptics feedback to aid with in-experience realism. They each come with disposable AA batteries, which can be swapped out for rechargeable batteries to pair with the Meta Quest 3 charging dock. Other accessories for the controllers include the Meta Quest 3 elite strap and Meta Quest active straps.
Another mixed reality demo I tried was BAM!, a multiplayer game that was also very fun to get into. The objective of this particular segment is to capture the crown and get 5,000 points. The avatars are battle robots in a steampunk-style arena that can punch, shoot, bomb, and release a slew of attacks on one another, gathering points toward the winner. It reminded me of Super Smash Bros, competitive and highly entertaining.
Meta has also detailed a number of titles that will be available for the Meta Quest 3 upon their release, including Asgard’s Wrath 2, Assassin’s Creed Nexus, and Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord.
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