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10-11-2022, 04:23 PM
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That's a whole lot of virtual realityMeta has unveiled the latest in its line of virtual reality Quest headsets today. It arrives with both a lot of tech, and a hefty price tag to match.
The Meta Quest Pro VR headset is a new form factor and set of hardware tools from the company formerly known as Facebook. Its got 12 GB of RAM, a Snapdragon XR2+ processor, 256 GB of storage, and 10 advanced VR/MR (virtual reality/mixed reality) sensors. Each controller has three cameras and a Snapdragon 662 processor, with haptic feedback and precision pinch.
Matching the hardware inside the headset and its extras is the price tag. The Quest Pro will go for $1,499 on the Meta site (https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-pro/).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv4GWoCB4Zo
The Meta Quest Pro headset also comes with a charging dock, related cables, stylus tips, a cable clip, and more. And much like its predecessor in the Quest line of headsets, this is a wireless VR headset.
The wide world of Meta VRThat price point is certainly something worth noting. In terms of how it feels, The Verge (https://www.theverge.com/23393115/meta-quest-pro-vr-headset-hands-on-specs-price) got some hands-on time with it and reports it has shorter battery life, and weighs a little more than the Quest 2, though it's apparently better balanced and comparable to a Quest 2 with the Elite Strap.
What caught my eye was the presentation around it. With expression tracking and an emphasis on mixed reality, it certainly seems like more of a push towards Meta's metaverse.
Today's news also coincided with announcements (https://about.fb.com/news/2022/10/meta-quest-pro-social-vr-connect-2022/) that apps like Microsoft Teams and Windows 365 are getting Meta integrations for both the Pro and Quest 2. Users will also be able to join Teams meetings from inside a Meta Horizon Workroom, a collaborative VR workspace. Xbox cloud gaming is also coming to the Meta Quest headsets (https://www.oculus.com/blog/vr-games-meta-connect-2022-marvel-iron-man/), too.
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Speaking to The Verge and other reporters at that hands-on demo, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg describes the Pro as a device "for enthusiasts, the prosumer, the sort of people who are trying to get work done."
Which is good if you're looking to add more VR meetings to the workplace, I guess. But the high price point, alongside the recent price hike (https://www.destructoid.com/meta-quest-2-virtual-reality-price-hike-headset-oculus-facebook/) of the Quest 2, doesn't have me optimistic about a future for folks who just want to play Resident Evil 4 in VR.
The Meta Quest Pro launches on October 25.
The post Meta unveils $1,499 Quest Pro VR headset (https://www.destructoid.com/meta-quest-pro-virtual-reality-headset-reveal-news/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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That's a whole lot of virtual realityMeta has unveiled the latest in its line of virtual reality Quest headsets today. It arrives with both a lot of tech, and a hefty price tag to match.
The Meta Quest Pro VR headset is a new form factor and set of hardware tools from the company formerly known as Facebook. Its got 12 GB of RAM, a Snapdragon XR2+ processor, 256 GB of storage, and 10 advanced VR/MR (virtual reality/mixed reality) sensors. Each controller has three cameras and a Snapdragon 662 processor, with haptic feedback and precision pinch.
Matching the hardware inside the headset and its extras is the price tag. The Quest Pro will go for $1,499 on the Meta site (https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-pro/).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv4GWoCB4Zo
The Meta Quest Pro headset also comes with a charging dock, related cables, stylus tips, a cable clip, and more. And much like its predecessor in the Quest line of headsets, this is a wireless VR headset.
The wide world of Meta VRThat price point is certainly something worth noting. In terms of how it feels, The Verge (https://www.theverge.com/23393115/meta-quest-pro-vr-headset-hands-on-specs-price) got some hands-on time with it and reports it has shorter battery life, and weighs a little more than the Quest 2, though it's apparently better balanced and comparable to a Quest 2 with the Elite Strap.
What caught my eye was the presentation around it. With expression tracking and an emphasis on mixed reality, it certainly seems like more of a push towards Meta's metaverse.
Today's news also coincided with announcements (https://about.fb.com/news/2022/10/meta-quest-pro-social-vr-connect-2022/) that apps like Microsoft Teams and Windows 365 are getting Meta integrations for both the Pro and Quest 2. Users will also be able to join Teams meetings from inside a Meta Horizon Workroom, a collaborative VR workspace. Xbox cloud gaming is also coming to the Meta Quest headsets (https://www.oculus.com/blog/vr-games-meta-connect-2022-marvel-iron-man/), too.
https://www.destructoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MicrosoftTeamsVR_101122.jpg
Speaking to The Verge and other reporters at that hands-on demo, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg describes the Pro as a device "for enthusiasts, the prosumer, the sort of people who are trying to get work done."
Which is good if you're looking to add more VR meetings to the workplace, I guess. But the high price point, alongside the recent price hike (https://www.destructoid.com/meta-quest-2-virtual-reality-price-hike-headset-oculus-facebook/) of the Quest 2, doesn't have me optimistic about a future for folks who just want to play Resident Evil 4 in VR.
The Meta Quest Pro launches on October 25.
The post Meta unveils $1,499 Quest Pro VR headset (https://www.destructoid.com/meta-quest-pro-virtual-reality-headset-reveal-news/) appeared first on Destructoid (https://www.destructoid.com).
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