The Quest 3 is slated to arrive this fall for only $499. In contrast, rumors suggest Apple’s own VR headset will cost around $3,000.
As Apple prepares to launch its own rumored virtual reality product, Mark Zuckerberg today revealed the Quest 3, a VR headset that arrives this fall starting at only $499.
In a video showing off the product, the Meta CEO says the Quest 3 is the company’s “most powerful headset yet.” It stands out by incorporating several exterior lenses to enable “full color passthrough” for a “high-res color mixed reality.” This means you’ll be able to view your real-world surroundings, despite strapping on the headgear.
The previous Quest models have also included passthrough, but images can be restricted to black and white, along with grainy textures. The Quest 3, on the other hand, promises to take the image quality to the next level, paving the way for augmented reality experiences that can overlay VR objects on your real-world sight.
