{"id":43548,"date":"2023-10-20T19:19:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T19:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cabanesetcompagnie.com\/?p=43548"},"modified":"2023-10-20T19:19:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T19:19:02","slug":"meta-quest-3-review-mark-zuckerbergs-new-mixed-reality-vr-headset-is-levels-above-its-predecessors-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cabanesetcompagnie.com\/world-news\/meta-quest-3-review-mark-zuckerbergs-new-mixed-reality-vr-headset-is-levels-above-its-predecessors-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Meta Quest 3 review: Mark Zuckerberg\u2019s new \u2018mixed reality\u2019 VR headset is levels above its predecessors | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

WE TRIED the Meta Quest 3, and it\u2019s a generational leap over previous entry-level VR headsets, in terms of quality, features, and ease of use.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Playing VR games is great, immersive, and all, but until recently the experience has been marred by too many inconveniences.<\/p>\n


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Multiple cables to plug in and avoid while playing, devices that are hard to set up, and heavy headsets that make you dizzy just by looking at them.<\/p>\n

The first Oculus Quest and Meta Quest 2 fixed the cable conundrum by going wireless, but also sacrificed image quality.<\/p>\n

The Meta Quest Pro offered premium untethered visuals, but at a crushing price.<\/p>\n

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The Meta Quest 3 solves most of the problems we\u2019ve had with previous VR headsets, both in terms of quality and ease of use.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s completely standalone, with no need to plug it into a PC or console, yet its image quality rivals that of premium tethered headsets.<\/p>\n

Much like the more expensive Meta Quest Pro, the Quest 3 features passthrough mode in full colour, instead of black and white.<\/p>\n

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Thanks to its six front-facing cameras, the Meta Quest 3 not only lets you see your surroundings but also features support for mixed reality.<\/p>\n

Mixed reality experiences blend the real world with digital elements and enable interaction between both worlds.<\/p>\n

How successful the Meta Quest 3\u2019s MR features will be depends on the variety of experiences that will be developed to support the headset.<\/p>\n

That said, there are already some apps and games that use the Meta Quest 3 to offer mixed reality experiences.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re all about immersing yourself into the virtual space completely, there are plenty of VR games readily available.<\/p>\n

All Meta Quest 2 games will work on the Quest 3, and many have received upgrades to take advantage of the new and more powerful headset in time for its launch.<\/p>\n

Space puzzle game Red Matter 2, for example, now features full 4K graphics to look great on the Meta Quest 3\u2019s 2064×2208 LCD displays.<\/p>\n

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The Quest 3 is very powerful on its own, but you can also plug it into a PC with a cable to improve its graphics prowess and play more demanding Steam games like Half-Life Alyx.<\/p>\n

The headset has been redesigned and now feels lighter and more comfortable than the Quest 2.<\/p>\n

If you wear glasses like me, you\u2019d be glad to learn that there\u2019s a display spacer built-in, letting you move the Quest 3\u2019s screens away from your eyes to make some room.<\/p>\n

The new controllers have haptic feedback, and the tracking rings are gone, making for a more streamlined look.<\/p>\n

The Quest 3 is powered by very compact and lightweight batteries that will give you about three hours of playtime, which is more than enough for a single VR session.<\/p>\n

Built-in audio comes from the headset\u2019s strap and is decent and now feels more tridimensional, an improvement over the Quest 2.<\/p>\n

Still if the best possible audio matters to you, there's a 3.5mm jack and Bluetooth support to use it with your favourite headphones.<\/p>\n

The Quest 3 costs \u00a3479.99 \/ $499.99 for the 128GB model, and \u00a3619.99 \/ $649.99 for 512GB storage.<\/p>\n