If you are looking for fast and fun VR games, Meta’s Quest 2 was the first choice but is now sold out. Did you know that the 3S could be the next budget-friendly and feature-rich headset?
Do you want to immerse yourself in realistic digital worlds, but do not want to spend a lot on Meta Quest 3 and are disappointed that Quest 2 is sold out? Meta Quest 3 leaks show that you can get many features of Quest 3 at a affordable price. Whether you are looking for smooth gameplay or picture quality, you may find a suitable offer in the Meta Quest 3S. Below I have compiled what could make the 3S the best and lowest VR headset in the world, highlighting the considerations to be taken into account. Keep reading to get a preview before the official unveiling of the product.
Highlights of Quest 3
Recently, the tech communities have been in turmoil when @Lunayian on X (formerly Twitter) apparently shared the specifications of the Quest 3 after claiming to have seen development kits and talked to people familiar with the device. The 3S will come with the same Touch Plus controllers and Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processors as its high-end counterpart Quest 3, according to the source. Even if both headsets use the same robust processor, some games may run more smoothly on the Quest 3S, counterintuitively, because less processing power is required to render the graphics at a lower resolution.
You can also expect controllers similar to those from Quest 3, removing the sensor ring from Quest 2. In games like Black Hole Pool and beyond, some players using Quest 3 controllers feel slight hand tremors when aiming their shots. However, the 3S controllers will be less visible and will rely more on internal motion sensors for tracking, Forbes reports.
We should also talk about the mixed reality relay of the 3S. meta Quest 3S leaks suggest that the new headset, like the Quest 3, will have 4MP color passthrough cameras with depth perception. After the April updates from Meta, the passage of Quest 3 became much clearer in low light conditions.
Weaknesses of Quest 3
To make the Quest 3S the lowest VR headset, Meta has reportedly developed several tactics. The biggest disappointment for VR fans is that the display is not so impressive. It has a resolution of 1, 832×1, 920 with a quick-switchable LCD panel that supports refresh rates of up to 120 Hz. In addition, the Quest 3S offers 20 pixels per degree, while the Quest 3 has 25 PPD.
Another disadvantage is that Meta does not include the controllers in the price of the Quest 3S. given the dependence on controllers for VR games, this means that users will have to buy them separately or wait for a bundled option from Meta.
What more? Fresnel lenses are making a comeback, which is not the best news. The Meta Quest 3 uses crepe lenses that give your eyes a space experience. This means that you are not limited to looking straight ahead through a small eye box.
Or by turning your head to look around. Instead, you can freely explore the entire field of view and capture the entire scene at a glance. If the Quest 3S is available, I recommend that you visit a demo store to try both. The quality improvement is so important to me that I could never go back to fresnel lenses. Keep reading to find out when to expect to get your hands on Quest 3.
