WWDC 2023 is getting closer and closer. Several sources and rumors claim that Apple will unveil their highly anticipated mixed reality headsets at the event. In light of this occasion, Meta couldn’t “hold back” and has just announced the Meta Quest 3, the successors to the popular Meta Quest 2 VR glasses.
Unlike the Meta Quest 2, the company’s new gadget combines virtual reality and augmented reality. As if that wasn’t enough, it also comes with a price increase: $499.99 (€569.99 in Spain), $100 more than the current cost of the Quest 2.
According to the information revealed by Meta, the Meta Quest 3 introduces a new design that makes them 40% lighter than their predecessor. Their more oval-shaped appearance features three indentations on the front, where their new sensors are located.
In addition, the Meta Quest 3 will include new high-definition displays and improved resolution thanks to a new Qualcomm chipset. While it has been confirmed that it will feature a new state-of-the-art Snapdragon, the specific model and its characteristics are not yet known. However, Meta promises a significant leap in performance and up to double the GPU power.
To enable mixed reality, the Meta Quest 3 will incorporate dual 4-megapixel RGB cameras along with much more precise depth sensors.
Another area that has been revamped is the controllers. The so-called Touch Plus controllers include the tracking system seen in the Quest Pro and feature a more ergonomic design. As expected, it has been confirmed that all of our games and applications from the Meta Quest 2 will be compatible with the Meta Quest 3.
To find out more, we will have to wait until September
Although Meta has rushed to announce it through social media, the truth is that there is still not much information available. For now, it’s just a small teaser to whet our appetites while we wait for September 27th, the day of Meta Connect.
To make the wait more enjoyable, Meta has released the first trailer of what will be the new Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable on their social media. Judging from what has been shown, it is a game that no Meta Quest owner should miss, whether they are a fan of the famous anime or not.
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