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Meta's latest update for Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets enhances the Netflix viewing experience by allowing high-resolution streaming via the built-in browser, introduces a travel mode optimized for air travel, and includes new content for existing apps like Beat Saber and Supernatural.
Meta has made the $199 price for the Quest 2 permanent, along with cutting the price of accessories. Despite the release of the Quest 3, the Quest 2 remains a popular entry point to VR, capable of playing most Quest games and streaming from a PC or Xbox cloud. Concerns about long-term support exist, but the Quest 2 remains a popular choice, with millions sold and recent updates.
Meta has permanently reduced the price of its Quest 2 VR headset to $199 for the 128GB model, marking the lowest price for a full-featured untethered VR headset. This move comes as support for the original Quest is winding down. While the Quest 2 is not Meta's latest headset, the new price may be an effort to clear out older stock in favor of newer options. Despite concerns about long-term support, the price drop presents an attractive opportunity for those interested in exploring virtual reality gaming.
Meta has announced a permanent price drop for the Quest 2 128GB model, reducing it to $199 from its debut price of $299 in June 2021. Despite the upcoming release of the Quest 3, Meta plans to continue supporting the Quest 2, which has been a dominant force in the VR market since its release in October 2020. The price cut makes the Quest 2 an attractive entry point for those interested in VR, offering improved resolution, refresh rate, and a lower price tag.
The Quest 2 headset is outselling the Quest 3 nearly 3:1 on Amazon during the holiday season, primarily due to its significantly lower price point. This poses a challenge for Meta, the company behind the headsets, as they have been pushing mixed reality as the main selling proposition for their newer models. Developers now face a difficult decision of whether to build for the more powerful Quest 3 with better mixed reality capabilities or cater to the larger audience of Quest 2 users. The surge in Quest 2 users may slow down the transition to the next generation, leaving Quest 3 with less content that takes advantage of its higher quality mixed reality features.
The Quest Store is offering up to 40% off on various games, including a rare discount on Beat Saber and its DLC tracks, until November 28. The sale requires entering the code BFCM23 at checkout. Additionally, Meta is providing a $50 credit after purchasing a Quest 2, effectively valuing the headset at $200 when combined with a recent price cut.
Meta has announced a limited-time festive deal, cutting the price of the Quest 2 VR headset to $250 for the 128GB model and $300 for the 256GB model. This discount makes the Quest 2 available at half the price of the newer Quest 3, with the same storage capacity. However, leaked reports suggest that Meta plans to release a new headset in 2024, featuring the more powerful Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset. Despite this, the Quest 2 remains a viable option for those looking for a VR headset at an attractive price point.
Meta has launched Meta Quest+, a new VR games subscription service for Quest 2 and Quest Pro users, offering access to two handpicked VR titles each month from a selection of popular and classic games. The subscription costs £7.99/$7.99 USD per month or £59.99/$59.99 annually, with a discounted first month available for £1/$1. The initial titles include Pistol Whip and Pixel Ripped 1995, with Walkabout Mini Golf and Mothergunship: Forge coming in August. Subscribers can play the games for as long as their subscription is active and can cancel or resume their subscription at any time.
Microsoft has released a public preview of Azure Remote Rendering support for Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro, allowing developers to render complex 3D content in the cloud and stream it to those VR headsets in real-time. The Azure Remote Rendering uses a hybrid rendering approach to combine remotely rendered content with locally rendered content. Developers can integrate Microsoft’s Azure cloud rendering capabilities to view large and complex models on Quest.
Microsoft is previewing Azure Remote Rendering support on Quest 2 and Pro, allowing users to integrate powerful Azure cloud rendering capabilities in these devices. Azure Remote Rendering uses Azure's computing power to render complex models in the cloud and stream them in real-time to the device. This feature has been added in a way that doesn't change how the service is used and includes passthrough support.
Masterpiece X has launched a new 3D creation platform called Masterpiece X, which uses generative AI to develop "game-ready 3D" with a mesh alongside textures and animation. The platform is compatible with Unity engine and "other popular apps," and is exclusively available on the Quest platform. The app is still in early access, with a waitlist for the generative AI features.
Meta announces a price reduction for the Quest 2, making it an affordable entry model into virtual reality. The mobile VR headset will also receive a major performance boost, with CPU and GPU speeds increasing by up to 26% and 19%, respectively. The Quest Pro will also benefit from the update, with CPU performance increasing by 26% and GPU speed by 11%. Dynamic Resolution Scaling will also be enabled on both headsets, allowing for higher pixel density without losing frames.
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Nexus VR, a virtual reality adaptation of the stealth series, will launch on the Quest 2 and Quest 3 later this year. There was no word of exclusivity during the title's brief cameo, suggesting PSVR2 could be a possibility. Ubisoft will share more information during its E3-style press conference later this month.
Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth, confirms that the company will continue to support the Quest 2 for "quite a while" and that games announced in the Gaming Showcase are playable on both Quest 2 and 3. However, Quest 3-exclusive or best-on-Quest 3 games may be developed over time. Meta has a better track record of supporting the Quest 2, which has sold nearly 20 million units, compared to the original Quest.
Meta Quest 3, the next-generation virtual and mixed reality headset, will launch later this year with higher resolution, stronger performance, and breakthrough Meta Reality technology. The 128GB headset starts at $499.99 USD. Quest 2 will also see a price drop to $299.99 USD for the 128GB SKU and $349.99 USD for the 256GB SKU, and a performance upgrade with an upcoming software update. Quest 3 will be the first mass-market offering to deliver both cutting-edge VR and MR experiences in a single device, setting a new benchmark for future headsets.