What you want to know
- XR leaker @Lunayian revealed “unique” information in regards to the Meta Quest 3s, codenamed “Ventura” or “Panther.”
- It allegedly makes use of the identical fresnel lenses and show decision because the Quest 2.
- It could share the Quest 3’s Snapdragon chip, Contact Plus controllers, and RGB passthrough.
The Meta Quest 3s, aka the Quest 3 Lite, has leaked a number of occasions previously few months, together with some advertising materials and images. A brand new leak on Monday gave us a clearer glimpse of what sort of specs to count on, in comparison with the Quest 3 and Quest 2.
On Twitter/X, leaker Lunayian posted an infographic primarily based on having “seen a number of devkits and spoken to a number of individuals conversant in the gadget.”
Allegedly, the Meta Quest 3s will use the identical Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip because the Meta Quest 3. It could additionally sport twin 4MP RGB cameras with 18 pixels per diploma (PPD) passthrough — matching the Quest 3’s specs, regardless of a special sensor association.
However, Lunayian claims the 3s could have the identical 1,832 x 1,920 pixels per eye because the Quest 2, properly under the Quest 3’s 2064 x 2208 decision. That 445 ppi decision enhance is among the key Quest 3 vs. Quest 2 upgrades, misplaced on this finances headset.
As well as, Meta may convey again Fresnel lenses with solely three IPD adjustment factors and no redesigned facial interface with in/out depth adjustment for glasses. It will lower prices however make the Quest 3s extra front-heavy and fewer prone to match each individual’s eye width than the Quest 3’s 1mm gaps.
Regardless of these bodily downgrades, the Quest 3s will make the most of its current-gen chip to help all the newest software program, like Automated Area Setup and upgraded passthrough.
To our shock, the Meta Quest 3s may match its pricier sibling in digicam high quality with 4 IR sensors, two RGB cameras, and depth sensing. We’re unsure if the completely different digicam association pertains to a distinction in high quality or if Meta needed to make the Quest 3s stand out as a special gadget.
Meta has continued to see sturdy Quest 2 gross sales regardless of the Quest 3’s current launch, as many favor affordability to top-end options. This Quest 3s leak exhibits us how Meta may hit a cheaper price level whereas making its new headset good sufficient to deal with upcoming Quest 3 exclusives.
Questions stay about controllers and pricing
This leak provides a clearer concept of how Meta plans to chop prices, however we do not know for sure what it’s going to price. Early leaks urged an absurdly low $199, whereas extra credible current rumors point out $299 is the brand new goal.
Even at $299, we’re unsure how Meta will attain that worth level with the Quest 3s’ costly upgrades. The reply might rely on whether or not the Quest 3s ships with controllers.
Lunayian’s leak says the Quest 3s is suitable with the Quest 3’s Contact Plus controllers. But credible sources like Bloomberg have claimed Meta thought of “not bundling [the 3s] with hand controllers” to hit a cheaper price level and goal Imaginative and prescient Professional followers. Whereas Quest 2 and three have nice hand-tracking video games, most of the hottest video games do require controllers.
This Quest 3 manufacturing report exhibits that the headset prices about $430 to make, and that $300 of that comes from the XR2 Gen 2, digicam sensors, battery, plastic housing, and packaging — which the Quest 3s allegedly shares. The remaining $130 stems from the high-res show and pancake lenses, the place the 3s will make cutbacks.
We’ll have to attend and see whether or not Meta can pull off this balancing act between high quality and cost-cutting with the Quest 3s when it arrives later this 12 months.
The greatest VR headset in the marketplace, the Meta Quest 3 prices greater than the rumored 3s however with upsides players will recognize, like a extra snug design with room for glasses, a lot better decision, simpler IPD adjustment, and extra.