Meta is undoubtedly one of the leading tech giants in the world, run by the vision of Mark Zuckerberg.
The company is employing honest efforts to produce more budget-friendly VR headsets with high competence in the market. Their goal is to make virtual reality a realistic dream for everyone.
Virtual reality is now not only limited to gaming, but has widespread use in healthcare, education, and the real estate sector. This means more business areas require the practical use of VR gear, including the Meta VR headsets.
In March 2014, Facebook (which later became Meta) acquired Oculus VR, one of the most popular VR gear manufacturers, and renamed their bestselling product from Oculus Quest to Meta Quest.
Oculus is famous as the maker of the Rift Headset, and Facebook acquired the leading tech company for $2 Billion to create the base of its most anticipated Metaverse. The VR start-up still intends to conduct business in a primarily autonomous manner and to keep its principal headquarters in the cities of Irvine and Los Angeles.
As its daring bets on the Metaverse have failed to make a significant impact, Meta Platforms Inc. has reduced the price of its virtual reality headsets to boost demand for its VR technology.
Meta owns the Meta/Oculus Quest, Meta Quest 2, and Meta Quest Pro VR headsets. They have recently announced the launch of Quest 3, where virtual reality gets bigger and better. Let’s learn about these ranges of VR headsets in detail:
Meta Quest:
>> 21 May 2019
The Meta Quest is a state-of-the-art VR headgear that is becoming very popular. Meta Platforms created it and is redefining how we interact with virtual reality. You may enter immersive worlds with the Oculus Quest without any external sensors or a PC tether. It’s as simple as putting on a pair of glasses to set up the device. You’ll feel like your hands are a part of the virtual world because of how natural the touch controllers are.
The 6DoF tracking technology enables unrestricted movement while you walk, crouch, and jump. You won’t want to take the Meta Quest off since it is so pleasant to wear. The built-in speakers provide excellent music quality, and the images are incredibly clear.
The game selection is extensive and varied, satisfying various interests and tastes. There is a game for everyone, whether they prefer horror, adventure, puzzles, or action. Thanks to social VR apps, you can meet new people and hang out with old ones anywhere. Education apps in Meta Quest provide immersive, interactive learning opportunities. A solid and enthusiastic VR community exists within The Meta Quest, constantly exchanging experiences and advice.
Wireless freedom enables easy movement and is one of the most excellent advantages.
Meta Quest 2
>> 13 October 2020
The Quest 2, introduced as the Oculus Quest, is a fantastic upgrade to the original Quest headgear. It boasts a sleeker design and better performance when it comes to enjoying the top VR games. The Meta Quest 2 VR headset is a fantastic device increasing the bar for immersive experiences. It provides spectacular sights and more fluid performance with updated hardware. Meta Quest 2 is exclusively attentive to the comfort of its users, allowing them to engage in lengthy VR sessions without feeling tired or distressed.
With responsive touch controllers, Meta Quest 2 gives you a natural and intuitive interaction experience. Setting up this device is exceptionally straightforward for both newbies and tech-savvies. The Meta Quest 2 has an extensive library with a wide range of experiences for people with different preferences.
The Meta Quest 2 is a stylish virtual reality headset in terms of appearance. The Quest 2 is a lightweight, comfortable headset 10% lighter than the previous version. It includes a strap and four camera sensors to give it an essential and clean appearance.
Meta Quest Pro
>> 25 October 2022
With 12GB RAM, a more robust Snapdragon XR2 Plus processor, and a storage of 256GB, Meta Quest Pro can run all Oculus Quest 2 games without experiencing any lag. You can see clearly through the headset’s new color passthrough function and the gaps at the bottom and sides even when fully involved in an event. However, while this increases the sense of immersion in experiences that combine the real and virtual worlds, true-VR games may suffer.
In contrast to the Quest 2, The front cushioning of the Quest Pro is made to allow you a respectable view out of the sides and bottom of the headset as you are wearing it.
This forms a shield around your eyes that entirely shuts out the outside world. This works perfectly for mixed reality experiences. Wearing the headset helps sell its virtual creations accurately because it gives you context and a sense of continuity.
Meta Quest 3
>> Coming Soon
Since the Meta Quest 2 release, which happened in the Fall of 2020, Meta has gone almost three years without releasing a VR headset.
On 1 June, Meta revealed the Meta Quest 3, an updated virtual and mixed reality headset with a more streamlined design, better performance, and sharper resolution.
They took their Twitter account to share a snippet of the Meta Quest 3, to be launched on 27th September, 2023. This new launch’s standout feature will be its enhanced mixed reality capabilities, which might aid developers in creating games and applications that cross the gap between VR and AR.
