Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the company's Quest 3 virtual reality (VR) headset, days before Apple is expected to announce its own VR/AR device. The Quest 3 has a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, with two times the graphics performance and a 40% thinner design than the Quest 2. - The VR headset is set to be released in the fall, starting at $499, with more details at Meta's Connect conference in September.
- The Quest 3 will have redesigned controllers, color passthrough cameras for improved mixed-reality experiences, and a new Qualcomm VR/AR chip for faster performance.
- While the Quest 3 will not have eye tracking like the higher-priced Quest Pro, it aims to be a superior VR headset overall, according to Zuckerberg.
- The announcement precedes Apple's upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference on June 5, when Apple is expected to introduce a new VR headset with greater capabilities at a higher price point.
- The Quest 3 will be compatible with the games available for the Quest 2.
- Meta is also slashing prices for the Quest 2, with the 128GB version dropping by $100 to $299.99 and the 256GB version decreasing by $80 to $349.99, effective from June 4.
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