Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset launch date and specifications revealed

Important information about the new Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset has been revealed.

Here's What We Know

At the Meta Connect show, the corporation announced the sales launch date of Meta Quest 3 and reported a number of important technical parameters.

The first batch of the device will appear on the market on 10 October, its price will be $499.

Users will not only be able to immerse themselves in virtual reality, but also fully unlock the possibilities of mixed reality (MR). An example cited is the ability to play a virtual piano while sitting at the kitchen table.

The Quest 3 is a smaller device than the last version, but has significantly more processing power, thanks to the second-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chip

The displays will have a resolution of 2064 x 2208 pixels per eye, while the past version had 1832 x 1920 pixels.

The new Meta gadget will get 8GB of RAM and will offer a refresh rate of 90Hz, in the long run this figure may rise to 120Hz. Without charging, the Meta Quest 3 will run for 2-3 hours.

Users will be offered a large selection of games, as the device is compatible with the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, this option will work in December.

In addition, almost all games for Quest 2 will also be available on the new headset.

Source: The Verge