Meta Connect 2024: Mark Zuckerberg Unveils Meta Quest 3s, Check Price & Specifications
Meta Connect 2024: Mark Zuckerberg has emphasised that the “Meta Quest 3s has the same defining features as the Quest 3.”
Meta Connect 2024: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the latest VR headset, Meta Quest 3s, at the Meta Connect 2024 event on Wednesday. The latest offering from the house of Meta, the Meta Quest 3s has been priced at $300. Notably, this is $200 cheaper than the Meta Quest 3. Meta Quest 3s is available in two storage options, i.e., 128GB and 256GB. The base variant of the Meta Quest 3s comes with a price tag of $299.99, whereas the 256GB storage variant is priced at $399.
To make things even more interesting, the company has introduced a new free copy of the Batman: Arkham Shadow video game and three months of Meta Quest+ subscription. At the moment, it is unclear whether the Meta Quest 3s will be released in India or not, due to which the price of the product is unclear as well.
Although it comes with a more affordable price, Mark Zuckerberg emphasises that the “Quest 3S has the same defining features as the Quest 3.”
Meta Quest 3s Specifications
It operates using the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip, paired with 8 GB of RAM and includes vivid passthrough, hand tracking, and controller support for precise inputs.
The Meta Quest 3S boasts 1832 x 1920 resolution per eye, offering a 96-degree by 90-degree field-of-view, 20 pixels per degree, and an impressive pixel density of 773 pixels per inch. Additionally, it is compatible with Zenni MR Prescription Lenses. Running on Horizon OS, the device supports a range of activities including gaming, social media, fitness, and video streaming on popular platforms like YouTube, Prime Video, and Netflix.
It also introduces the new YouTube Co-watching feature, allowing two users to stream the same video simultaneously for a shared immersive experience. Powered by a 4,324 mAh battery, the Quest 3S provides an average run time of 2.5 hours on a single charge.
In upcoming updates, the Quest 3S will receive new features like a travel mode, similar to the one found on the Apple Vision Pro. Additionally, users will enjoy an enhanced Meta AI experience, including the option to activate Meta AI by simply saying, “Hey Meta.”
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