It’s been rumoured for some time that Meta is set to release a cheaper version of the Meta Quest 3, and the latest software update for the headset gives us our first official look at the Meta Quest 3S.
The Meta Quest 3S is set to have the same processor as the Quest 3, meaning it’ll be able to play all the upcoming Quest 3 exclusive games, but it has the same lower resolution of the Meta Quest 2, and it’s expected to likely use the same Fresnel lenses which will make it thicker and the sweet spot not as great.
It’s said that it will offer colour pass through and inside out tracking, although it seems likely that it probably won’t be at the same level of the Meta Quest 3 and use different technology to allow for depth perception. It’s also rumoured that Meta is considering releasing a version of the 3S without controllers to lower the price even further, especially given the Quest 3 has great hand tracking.
When it comes to price, it’s expected to come in at quite a bit cheaper than the Meta Quest 3, but probably still a little bit more expensive than the Meta Quest 2.
It’s expected that the Meta Quest 3S will be revealed at Meta Connect on September 26th, so we won’t have to wait long for it to be revealed.
