Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Launch: All You Need to Know
Meta Connect 2024: Announcing the Quest 3S
Meta has officially announced at its Connect 2024 event held in Menlo Park, California, the launch of the Meta Quest 3S VR headset.
Key Features and Specifications
- Price: The Quest 3S will retail for $299, significantly less than its predecessor, which was priced at $499.
- Launch Date: This VR headset will be available for purchase starting October 15.
- Competitive Edge: Meta positions the Quest 3S as a full computer to compete with Apple’s $3,499 Vision Pro headset.
Passthrough Technology
One of the standout features of the Quest 3S is its passthrough capability. This allows users to see their surroundings via an external camera, ensuring a seamless blend of virtual and real interactions.
Meta's Vision and Market Positioning
Despite its commercial success, marked by millions of units shipped, Meta seeks to ignite a cultural phenomenon within the virtual reality landscape.
Orion Smart Glasses
At the same event, Meta also showcased its prototype of Orion smart glasses, which are not yet available for sale. This hints at the company’s broader ambitions in augmented reality.
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