Meta Quest 3 512GB | VR Headset — Thirty Percent Sharper Resolution — 2X Graphical Processing Power — Virtual Reality Without Wires — Access to 40+ Games with a 3-Month Trial of Meta Horizon+ Included

Buy the Quest 3, DO NOT BUY THE QUEST 2. I still use my Quest 2 it's great but I don't care how cheap it is, the Quest 3 is that much better in both performance and visuals. Even games not updated still look and play smoother. The Quest 3 is good enough to get into VR gaming without a PC. The Quest 1 felt like a gimmick , the Quest 2 was good but still felt compromised but the Quest 3 (while obviously not as a good the average PCVR gaming pc) is able to get much closer and provide a PCVR like experience on newer games. Mixed reality was not something I was interested in but after trying it I think it's awesome, even if you consider it a gimmick it's very cool and fun tech. As someone who really only cared about PC based VR gaming I've been very impressed with the Quest 3. After going on a VR binge in 2019 and some of 2020 I've mostly only played VRChat now but because of the Quest 3 I started exploring VR games again trying out new and old games and even mixed reality stuff too. It's that good but I'd recommend an aftermarket headstrap. The included headstrap seems pretty bad but if you fiddle with it A LOT it can get comfy. Also I returned my 128GB model and bought the 512GB one. It should not cost that much more in price but honestly there's so much cool stuff and games are slowly getting bigger. If you have fast internet , you can buy the 128GB and be fine. There's tons of amateur and professional unboxing videos of the Quest 3 that you can look at if you want to see what it looks like. As for what it's like to buy and own it? It's amazing. Background info: I've been a computer based VR player since 2017 when I got the original Oculus Rift also known as the CV1 on a Black Friday sale. Since then I've bought an Index in 2020 with vive trackers for full body tracking, a Quest 1 as a backup headset, a Quest 2 and now a Quest 3. I have about 6000 hours in VR 5000 of that is in VRChat. Review: The Quest 3 is incredible. It's my first VR headset that uses pancake lens and it's beautiful. I dabbled in standalone gaming on my Quest 2 with games like Resident Evil 4 VR and Iron Man VR which were both great. Iron Man felt a little held back resolution wise with aggressive foveated rendering BUT THE Quest 3 fixes that mostly with higher resolution in literally everything. Everything from the interface to all old and new games feel snappy. I started playing mixed reality mini games like the Ghost Busters one and Synth Riders and the free built in Alien one and everything has been super cool. it's all surprisingly fun. Audio is also great, about as good as the Index. The whole thing feels more reliable though as my Index cable is annoying with how heavy and thick it is. I'm on my third cable in 3 years and still the Index needs to be unplugged sometimes to make it work. I've had no such problems on my Quest 2 and Quest 3. The only reason I still use my Index is for easy full body tracking in VRChat otherwise I play everything on my Quest 3.

I owned the original Oculus Rift and upgraded to the Meta Quest 3. It was a big leap forward for me. — TRACKING — Gone are the days when you had to have fixed sensors in your room with a fixed play area. Now, you can bring this anywhere and play wirelessly, with or without a computer. Just the fact that I don't need sensors is a win. The tech packed into this can detect your surrounding environments quickly and easily. It even tracks your hands and you can navigate with just your hands using gestures similar to an iPad/iPhone. — SCREEN — The screen is a big improvement over previous generations, including Meta's Pro model. The colors are vibrant, the sharpness is perfect, and getting your head in the sweet spot is much easier. I advise using an app to measure your eye distance (like Eye Measure), and then you can adjust the lenses to suit your exact eye distance for optimum viewing comfort. — STORAGE — I got the 512GB because I was torn about their pricing model. I didn't want to underdo it so I spent the extra money so I had more space, even if I didn't know if I would need it. Frankly, 256GB would've been perfect for me personally at the moment. — WIRELESS PLAY — The games runs off the headset—if you buy games from the Meta Quest store. They do run more expensive and the sales are okay when they're there. If you have been buying VR games on Steam, you can run them wirelessly with SteamVR as long as your computer's graphics card is compatible. You can also physically connect a USB-C cable to a computer to play your games. — GAMES — Games feel like an elevated Nintendo 64 at the moment. The tech is there, we just need higher-quality textures and more AAA games when the masses start pouring in. Most games seem to have a stylized polygonal quality to them, and few games are going for a realistic look. Currently, I would say the quality of games is good enough for where the technology is at the moment in terms of the processing power that's in the headset at this price point. One of the great things is Asgard's Wrath II is included free with purchase and this is one of those games that takes full advantage of this headset's capabilities. You also get a 6-month free trial of Quest+, which is two pre-selected curated games per month for as long as you're a member; you lose those games when you cancel, but if you subscribe again your library will be there. — APPS — Besides games, you can use different apps with this. I use Virtual Desktop to access my 3D movie files on my computer, plus other media I have. I can also access my SteamVR games this way as well. Then there are media consumption apps like Amazon and Netflix. Explore and you'll find useful things to install. — MIXED REALITY — This is part of the future of gaming, baby. Having a big play space at home combined with a mixed reality game is one of the most fun experiences to have. This is also similar tech in Apple's Vision Pro. There are a couple of free games included, and I can't wait to see what the future holds in this growing game category. — BATTERY — The battery lasts on average about two hours. For me, that's great because I generally get a little dizzy before that period so the headset will die before I get fully nauseous. VR dizziness is a real thing and I advise that if you start feeling some type of way, to stop sooner rather than later. I would build up your brain's tolerance to VR slowly. If you get dizzy, start timing how long it takes. Take a day off and try to add 10 minutes or so in the next session, until you can go longer. If you are one of the lucky few who are not affected by dizziness, you can plug this into a wall while playing and it will charge while you play. In theory, you could play non-stop with the right cable and charger. — SUMMARY — If you haven't gotten into VR yet, try it out in the stores. If you like it, then definitely get the Meta Quest 3. If you're unsure, you could wait for a price drop hopefully around Christmas of 2024.

I was sckeptical about VR gaming up untill i bought this product. Pros: you can use this wirelessly for a small fun session of gaming. You can also "teather" to a PC via data link cable. For a more immersive less clunky way to play VR games which also gives you the ability to play any steam games you already own. There's an option for virtual desktop to player who cant stand feeling wired in, be warned that it still is less stable than a direct tether. Cons: the battery life is really really short. I opted to purchase another external battery that will charge the onboard battery while you play. If both are fully charged i might get 3 or 4 full hours of game play.

I mean, how can you go wrong? Santa brought this for my son, it's his last year I think he will believe. He knew money was tight so there was no way I could get him all the things he wanted plus a quest 3. He had a 2 but there are a lot of great games you need a 3 or 3s for. He about lost it when he opened it. Battery life seems to be on par with his 2, maybe a little better. But visually is looks great. The pass through camera is really cool and makes things feel super interactive. I haven't played with it much, but my son hasn't had one single complaint. Highly recommended. And if you haven't tried vr, you should go try it out somewhere. Everyone I've recommended it to usually says yeah yeah, ok. But then when they try it out they all want one. Wish I had VR when I was a kid. We only had the virtual boy, and of your my age, you know how well that worked out. Lol

I'll get straight to the points. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. *The Good* Excellent visuals. The graphics are awesome and the VR is so cool. The MR (Mixed Reality) is really cool too. With mixed reality you can setup a DnD table overtop of your own table. Large library of Games and Apps. Everything from Classic zombie games in full VR to MR and Zen apps to chill and relax you. Even have Duck hunt VR. Yes, someone made duck hunt in VR. The sound and video quality are really good good. Watching movies, anime and TV shows is really fun. It's like being in a theater without the sticky floors and the "aww snap! Nuh uh and oh hell naw!" Lol. Easy to setup and use. Easy to change the head strap if you want a comfier or cushion type one. Adding a compatible battery power bank is easy and suggested. *The bad* Quick battery drain. This is my only real issue. The battery drains pretty quick and even faster when using MR. But that can be offset by using a compatible battery power bank or a 20ft USB C cable. *The Ugly* I can't say much here. The price for many is pricey ands if you want to play games with your family, they each have to have their own head set. That can get very expensive. Unlike a console, you can't plug in a second controller and just go. Only you can see what's on your screen. This is definitely more of a solo system or making online friends type system. But if you can afford it, I suggest getting two for a family. *Bonus - The Awesome* Emulation 😁 Installing Retro Arch is easy and with 512GBs of room, you can install lots of classic games and play them. I know you can do that on a PC or buy a retro pie, but it looks so cool right on front of you and looking like it's a movie screen. With the help of SideQuest, you can install CX file explorer and then Retro Arch and copy your classic games from you PC to the Quest. And lastly for anyone asking or maybe those who don't have the extra cash after putting out the funds for this device. I can't recommend pirating, but a quick Google search for Meta and the opposite of mother can help you with that problem.

I was one of those people who every time I had tried virtual reality I would get unbearable motion sickness. So, to want to own a VR headset didn't seem like my thing. I originally ordered this product for my girlfriend and she let me try it on. I was astounded by the clarity and motion tracking. I can experience VR on this device without motion sickness. I was hooked and needed it for myself. My girlfriend said she'd be happy with a 3S since she didn't need to worry about motion sickness from VR. I got her that one instead and kept this one for myself. I have since tried her 3S and it just simply doesn't compare for me in terms of motion sickness. For her the 3S is perfect, it has the same motion tracking. The reason why I have given 4 stars instead of 5 is for a couple reason. The the head strap is very uncomfortable, the battery life does not last long and Horizon OS feels buggy/crashes a lot. These issues, with the exception of crashes, are solvable by buying 3rd party peripherals. For example, a more comfortable head strap and an attachable battery pack.

Kids love it and it makes for a great past time and with multiple ways to be entertained. Watching movies or playing games and listening to music on Beat Saber and more options and functions. Hours of playtime from headset. Great product.

for a TL:DR, I would say if you are looking for a PURE standalone VR headset and do not plan on ever using your PC on wired mode, then I'd say you'd find value in purchasing this product, but if you want to use the Quest as a standalone AND wired/wireless PC VR and using it for serious tasks or gaming, stay away, buy a dedicated PC-VR headset or give up on using this headset as a PC-VR headset. I have had the Quest 3 since early May, and coming from the Quest 2 it is a good upgrade, I have not used the passthrough features that the Quest 3 offers that the quest 2 does not even have, but as more of a gamer I have had little need to use those features. The best way I can describe the Quest 3 to the Quest 2 is more akin to going from the Xbox One to the Series X, PS4 to PS5, unlike going from something like the Wii U to the Switch, where the upgrade is purely a Hardware with some software upgrades rather than a complete overhaul, which I do say is nice, considering you can just take your Quest 2 library and just jump into the games again after you download them on your Quest 3. The Quest games itself have gotten a slight upgrade, taking better advantage of the hardware, and providing a more clear and crisp image, with some performance upgrades in some games. I find that games that show long distances look a lot more crisp and clear, making for an overall much better immersion in games, the design itself looks more appealing with the 3 beans in front and the slimmer design, the controllers bundled in are just the Quest Pro controllers missing the cameras for self tracking, I already have Pro controllers so I cannot say for how good the Quest 3 controllers are, but they felt nice enough when I opened it. However, changing the lenses' positions felt confusing and never felt like they remain secure, though this is in my experience, as I also wear glasses. However, if you plan on buying this, also buy a different strap, the one bundled in is truly atrocious, Don't buy the elite strap from Meta, too overpriced and they made the one bundled in bad on purpose so you buy their overpriced 'Elite' strap, look into 3rd party ones, they are much cheaper than the 1st party offerings. Overall I'd give the Quest 3 an 8/10 when it comes to it being played and used as a wire free VR headset What really drags this down is in the Quest Link, which is so bad I would rate it a -10/10. Why? Because it never works after a few tries... For context , my PC is more than capable of playing most if not all VR games at mid-high settings with a constant 30-60 fps, minus some instances where a lot of resources were being pulled by any game. though those were rare. And to be clear, this is not the fault of any hardware from the Quest 3 nor my PC, this is from just how unfathomably atrocious the Quest Link software is, and this is not new, you look these problems up, I can go back as 2021, so not only does Meta know about this, they have been actively refusing to fix this issue, their only response is "Update your quest software", other solutions seem to work, but require you doing a Fresh Install of Windows, or doing other steps with the Link software, and before you ask, I have deleted my Link software and downloaded a new app of it, I have done the PTC, none of these options have worked, and I am NOT going to be doing a fresh install of Windows because Meta can't patch something like this, and if this was a Hardware issue, It would have surfaced from day 1, but this happened very much after I started using the Quest for my PC. And for those saying I am being lazy: I am the Customer, I bought the product, End. Of. Story. It is not, nor should it ever be, my responsibility, as a consumer, to have to become Linus Tech Tips, Gamers Nexus, and Nicola Tesla's child and fix an issue Meta is VERY much aware of, and has had at the bare minimum, 3 years to fix said issue, yet has not. The very fact that you have to look to others to fix a persistent issue that has followed the Quest since the Quest 2 days is an issue in it of itself, if this was a new development, I would absolutely not hold it against the devs that are maintaining the Quest Link software, but it isn't, I have already looked up everywhere on Meta Forums, and they have all said the same thing. Will the Quest Link work? For the first few times, but then once it stops, good luck, or you might be lucky and not have any problems with it. Some might ask if I am using a Quest Link Cable? Yes I am, and using the right ports, am I using the Meta one? No... I am not paying 80 Dollars for an overpriced USB-C Cable, seriously, The Quest Link Cable is so overpriced that it should be a crime to purchase it, besides, there are posts where people are experiencing the same problem with much better hardware than me, and even using the Quest Link Cable itself, I am using a USB 3.0 Cable to a USB-C Cable, a 3.0 Cable is compatible with the Quest Link software. and the Quest Link using Wireless never works either, do not even bother using it, you will not be able to connect to your PC, even if it see's it, and the lag itself is not worth it, I am playing in the same room with the PC, there is nothing interfering with the connection like a wall would, and I am still experiencing lag and immersion breaking issues, and my PC is connected with an Ethernet port, so my internet is no issue either. Overall, the Quest 3 is a nice standalone product, even a good upgrade from the Quest 2 IF you really want those nicer graphics, but if you are buying it purely to use it or using it heavily for the PC, save your money and purchase something else, it might be cheaper to buy this or the quest 2 compared to something like the Steam VR, but you will be in a world of hurt dealing with these issues, and if you have a quest 2 and are happy enough with it, I would say stick with the Quest 2, coming from it myself, it is more of a step up rather than a true upgrade, think of it like a Nintendo 3DS to a New Nintendo 3DS.