Meta Quest 3S Launch: Details, Features, and Pre-order Information
Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Unveiled
Meta has officially introduced its new budget-friendly virtual reality (VR) headset, the Quest 3S. The announcement was made during the company's annual Connect keynote event. Starting at $300, this latest model is a more affordable version of its predecessor, the Quest 3, which retails for $500.
Features and Specifications
Despite its lower price point, the Quest 3S shares several features with the original headset, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen2 processor and 8GB of RAM. The Quest 3S is equipped to handle exclusive games designed for the Quest 3 platform, such as the upcoming Batman: Arkham Shadow. It also supports full-color passthrough for mixed reality applications and games.
Camera and Tracking Innovations
- The Quest 3S features two RGB cameras for creating stereoscopic color passthrough.
- It includes four VGA cameras for hand and controller tracking.
- Also, there are two flood LEDs for illumination purposes.
Despite its budget-friendly price tag, the Quest 3S does not compromise on essential VR features. The new model does not include pancake lenses or support 4K content. Instead, it uses Fresnel lenses similar to those in the Meta Quest 2, with a resolution of (1,832x1,920 pixels) per eye.
Storage and Battery Life
The base model of the Quest 3S comes with 128GB storage, with a 256GB variant available for $400. Interestingly, despite having a smaller battery than its predecessor, the Quest 3S offers slightly improved battery life, providing around 2.5 hours of use per charge, compared to the 2.2 hours offered by the Quest 3.
Promotional Offers for Early Adopters
In a promotional move for the holiday season, customers who purchase any Quest 3 or 3S headset will receive a free digital copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow upon its release in October. This offer is valid until April. Additionally, Meta will bundle three months of Quest+ subscription with all purchases of a Quest 3 or 3S. Pre-orders for the new VR headset are now open, with shipping set to begin on October 15.
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