Meta Oculus Quest 3: Where to buy, release date & specs

Meta Quest 3 is almost ready to launch. We bring everything you need to know, including price, availability, specification, features, and more.

Meta’s Quest 3 is coming. Launching soon, this mixed reality (MR) headset takes on Apple’s Vision Pro. While the two upcoming VR headsets have sent the VR scene into a frenzy, the Meta Quest 3 is closer to being on shelves than Apple’s offering.

The Meta Quest 3 is an affordable MR headset that looks to benefit from the legacy of Quest 2, which is now selling at its cheapest price.

Where to buy the Meta Quest 3

The VR headset is launching everywhere, including major retail sites like Best Buy and Amazon.

There are two configurations, both come bundled with a game, Asgard’s Wrath 2. You can get the 128GB bundle for $499, while the 512GB version will come in at $649.

Meta Oculus Quest 3 release date

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The Meta Quest 3 will be released on October 10, 2023. This is a slight change from the original news that the headset would launch during the Connect event.

Meta Oculus Quest 3 price

We believe that the Meta Quest 3 will retail for $499. This would mark a $100 price increase when compared to the current Quest 2 price, and we think that this still stays competitive and accessible for those wanting to get into VR.

There’s also a $649 bundle, that increases the storage size to 512GB.

Meta Oculus Quest 3 specifications leak

Headset	Meta Quest 3
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
RAM	8GB
Storage	128GB/512GB
Resolution (Per-eye)	2064 × 2208
Display type	LCD
Refresh rate	120Hz
Field of view	110-degrees horizontal/92-degrees vertical
Lenses	Pancake
Features	Hand tracking, PC compatibility, voice commands, wireless, Mixed reality
Controllers	Touch Plus controllers
Weight	513g
Price	$499/$649

Originally codenamed “Stinson”, the Meta Quest 3 has been leaked quite extensively, and it’ll feature a slightly different setup to previous headsets. Brad Lynch, VR analyst stated that the Quest 3 will sport an LCD screen, with a per-eye resolution of 2064 x 2208.

This is slightly higher than the original Quest 2, and the display will also come with a 120Hz refresh rate right out of the box. The Quest 2 does have an experimental 120Hz mode, but to have it baked right into the headset is a welcome addition. Currently, things like the FOV of the headset are currently unknown.

Meta shrinks its headset

The Quest 3 will be 40% smaller than the Quest 2 regardless of the hardware being embedded within it.

Much like the PSVR2, the Quest 3 will also feature a dial to switch up your interpupillary distance, which is a boon. Additionally, it appears as though the Quest 3 will also be using “Pancake” lenses. This should allow for the headset to be slightly slimmer, and help distribute the weight of the headset much better than older, more outdated Fresnel lenses that we’ve seen on older devices. The PSVR2 uses Fresnel Lenses, though we much prefer the Pancake options on the Quest Pro.

The leaked CAD designs of the Meta Quest 3 also showcase the headset may not feature things like eye-tracking or face-tracking. This is slightly disappointing as it means that foveated rendering may be off of the table. But, it’s also a cost-saving measure, as Meta would have to install more cameras onto the device, should they want to integrate that technology.

XR2 Gen 2 or XR3?

The Meta Quest 3 will be using the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 system-on-chip (SOC). The chip will reportedly be using an Adreno 730 GPU, with 2.4 teraflops of power. This is based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is also featured in the Samsung Galaxy S23. This is a significant increase on the Quest 2’s limitation of 1.2 teraflops, and even the Quest Pro’s 1.8 teraflops of power. Named “Project Haliday” the XR2 Gen 2 will also have a huge impact on the Quest 3’s visual fidelity.

The boost in GPU power will also help out with the AR functionality of the device, enhancing augmented and mixed-reality applications and products.

Is it worth waiting for the Meta Quest 3?

The Meta Quest 3 is shaping up to be a behemoth of a consumer VR headset. Even if it may lack some of the nicer trimmings, such as foveated rendering and eye-tracking. The Pancake lenses, in addition to the boost in visual fidelity, should allow for some of the best wireless VR experiences around. All we have to do now is to wait for Meta to officially announce the headset.

The Quest 2 is now several years old, and while it’s still a great headset in its own right, it’s getting a little bit long in the tooth. Should the rumors and leaks we have heard about the headset come true, then it’s definitely worth waiting for the next iteration of Meta’s popular line of VR headsets.

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