Meta Announces $299 Quest 3S VR Headset at Meta Connect 2024, Shipping October 15

Sep 25, 2024, 05:20 PM

Meta has announced the release of the Meta Quest 3S, a new virtual reality headset priced at $299.99. The device, which offers mixed reality capabilities, is set to ship on October 15, with pre-orders starting today. The Quest 3S is a more affordable version of the Quest 3, costing $200 less by using Fresnel lenses instead of pancake lenses. It features the XR2 Gen 2 chipset and includes controllers. The announcement was made during Meta Connect 2024 by Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The new headset aims to make high-quality mixed reality experiences accessible to a broader audience.