Meta announces Quest 3 powered by Qualcomm at $499

The much-awaited release of the mainstream headset comes at a time when virtual reality is gaining a stronghold across the tech world.

The Meta Quest 3. (Image: Meta)

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Good news for gamers! Meta has introduced its latest Meta Quest 3 headset. The much-awaited release of the mainstream headset comes at a time when virtual reality is gaining a stronghold across the tech world. The device comes with high-resolution colour mixed reality. It sports a new sleek design which is 40 per cent thinner and makes for a comfortable user experience when compared to its predecessor. Moreover, the latest headset promises a truly immersive experience.

Along with advancements in display and resolution, the Meta Quest 3 is powered by the next-gen Qualcomm chipset boasting twice the graphics performance. The Mark Zuckerberg-owned company claims Meta Quest 3 to be its most powerful headset ever created. The latest announcement was made by Zuckerberg on his Instagram account.

“Better displays and resolution. Next-gen Qualcomm chipset with 2x the graphics performance. Our most powerful headset yet. Coming this fall,” read the Instagram post.

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Interestingly, the Meta Quest 3 comes at a price of $499 making it accessible for all those looking forward to an entry into the world of mixed and virtual reality. The device will be compatible with the vast library of games and experiences available on Quest 2, ensuring a wide range of options for users to explore.

The company has said that more details will be revealed at the forthcoming Connect conference on September 27. The Meta Quest 3 is poised to revolutionise the way people experience virtual reality. Interestingly, the big development comes days ahead of Apple’s WWDC which is slated for June 5. Apple to is expected to showcase its MR/VR headset, offering stiff competition to Meta.

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Nizamuddin went to the US in December 2015 for a Master’s course in Computer Science, which he completed from Florida Institute of Technology in 2017. He completed his B.Tech in ECE from Jayaprakash Narayan College of Engineering, Mahbubnagar.

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