Though the upcoming Meta Quest Pro may be getting most of the limelight, a new leak indicates that the Meta Quest 3 is well on its way. The new leak gives VR fans a chance to look at a potential design that shows some significant changes from the Meta/Oculus Quest 2.
Though the Meta company has seen financial troubles recently in its VR department, its headsets have been extremely popular. The Meta/Oculus Quest offers one of the only options to play virtual reality games without being tethered to a powerful PC, making it an enjoyable choice for seasoned gamers and entry-level newbies alike.
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The new leak comes from YouTuber Brad Lynch, who previously revealed key details about the Meta Quest Pro, which is said to be a more expensive and feature-heavy wireless VR headset. The Meta Quest 3, on the other hand, is expected to be the followup to the Meta Quest 2, currently available, which offers a smaller price point and more entry-level features than the Pro. However, that doesn't mean the new headset is identical to the last Meta Quest. A major design overhaul is apparent, perhaps most notably with the headset's pancake lenses.
As the name implies, pancake lenses tend to be thinner and lighter, making it a more comfortable fit for long gaming sessions. It also makes the overall headset smaller, potentially reducing the weight of the unit. Unlike the Pico 4 VR headset, the battery appears to still be housed in the visor, so it may still be a bit front-heavy. Unlike the Meta Quest 2, it appears that the Meta Quest 3 is returning to an IPD slider with more flexibility, which should give a wider range of players options to use the headset comfortably.
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