The Oculus Quest 2 Pro could be announced at next week's Meta showcase
Could next week’s Meta Quest Gaming showcase also include an announcement for an Oculus Quest 2 Pro?
That could be the case as tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo(opens in new tab) (via PCGamesN(opens in new tab)) predicts that Meta will soon refresh its VR headset with improved screen resolution and new mini LED displays. This newly upgraded Quest headset is slated to drop in “2H22” (the second half of 2022) according to Kuo.
Meta has already announced that its premium Project Cambria VR headset will drop this year, however, Kuo’s use of “Oculus Quest” suggests the company will also unveil a new member in its existing budget-friendly line.
This Quest Pro headset will reportedly include two new 2.48-inch mini LED displays with a resolution of 2160 x 2160 pixels per eye (a substantial upgrade from the dual 1832 x 1920 pixel LCD displays the Quest 2 currently uses).
The new headset will also be swapping out its 1P fresnel lenses for a slimmer 2P pancake design.
Kuo doesn’t allude to any other changes coming to the headset – however, these smaller upgrades suggest we might be looking at an Oculus Quest 2 Pro rather than a full-on Oculus Quest 3.
A new budget headset makes a lot sense for Meta in 2022. While Meta has plans to launch the Project Cambria device this year, it’s already warned people that this will be an expensive headset that more casual VR fans might want to avoid.
With Sony set to launch the PSVR 2 headset this year – which will likely be aimed at more budget-conscious players – Meta runs the risk of losing ground in the market as people wanting to try the latest VR tech (but not wanting to pay an arm and a leg) turn to Sony.
An Oculus Quest 2 Pro, with upgraded specs but at a more affordable price point than Cambria, could
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