![]() ![]() Last generation, you’d need to complete a lot of the setup in the Android or iOS app, and while that’s still the case, the greatly improved passthrough that lets you see the world around you through the headset, actually means I was able to log in, and even type some notes for this review on my Windows PC, without taking it off.Ī front view of the Meta Quest 3 during use. Setup was always simple on the Meta Quest 2, but somehow gets even smoother in the Quest 3 thanks to improved passthrough. If nothing else, I’m just glad we have a choice now. ![]() That’s thankfully gone, with purchases now tied to a Meta account that has its own friends list and online status should you choose but you can equally link it to your existing Facebook account if you’d prefer. Easy to set a 'barrier' around your play areaįrom the jump, let’s make it clear, one of my biggest issues with the Meta Quest 2 was its insistence on linking users to a Facebook account, meaning you couldn’t enjoy one without the other.Facebook account is no longer mandatory.Still one of the smoothest setup processes around.Meta Quest 3: Setup and performanceĪ side view of the Quest 3 during use. 120Hz is also here from launch, having rolled out to Quest 2 throughout beta testing. It’s still there, but it’s much less noticeable, and you can see much more around the extremities thanks to new pancake lenses. If you’ve used the Quest 2 you’ll no doubt notice the 30% pixel-per-eye bump immediately - the Quest 3 looks much, much clearer, and if you’ve adjusted correctly it helps mitigate that 'screen door' effect that last-generation headsets had. The power button is just under the USB-C charging port on the left-hand side. Underneath the headset, you’ll find a wheel to adjust focus, while there’s also a volume button. On the front, you’ll find a trio of cutouts that help with mixed and augmented reality, as well as setting a safe space to play in - but more on that shortly. There’s also an adjustment button to help alter how close the headset is to your eyes - particularly useful for glasses wearers. The head strap is more balanced and adjustable while wearing than the Quest 2’s, too. Platforms: Standalone, PC via wired Meta Link and wireless Air Link Meta Quest 3 (White) at Amazon for $499.But do we think it's worthy of sitting in our Best VR headsets guide? Read on to find out. Many of its smaller updates stack up to justify the leap in price tag, particularly if you can trade your current model in. If you’re already a Quest 2 veteran, it’s worth an upgrade, too. There’s more power, more storage, and it’s more comfortable, too, and while the mixed and augmented reality pillars aren’t its strongest, it remains the headset to buy for anyone curious about VR, AR, or MR. This time, the Meta Quest 3 (no awkward Oculus memories here) refines what came before. A compact headset with a decent background ecosystem and an affordable price point, the Quest 2 lasted for years, but it’s time for another go-round. A large part of the reason we’re finding more of the tech in living rooms and bedrooms around the globe is in no small part thanks to the Meta Quest 2 which we previously reviewed, which itself went through a few revisions. ![]()
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