Gaming > Consoles & PCs Meta Quest 3: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs The third-generation Meta headset can do both virtual and mixed reality By Tim Fisher Tim Fisher Senior Vice President & Group General Manager, Tech & Sustainability Emporia State University Tim Fisher has more than 30 years' of professional technology experience. He's been writing about tech for more than two decades and serves as the SVP and General Manager of Lifewire. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 27, 2023 Meta In This Article Expand Jump to a Section Release Date Price Pre-Order Information Features & Specs The Latest News Trending Videos Close this video player Called Meta Quest 3 and codenamed Eureka, this wireless, mixed reality VR headset is thinner than the Oculus Quest 2 and will ship later this year with a new chipset that delivers 2x the graphics performance. Meta Quest 3 Release Date Meta first announced the Meta Quest 3 in June 2023. At Meta Connect on September 27, they announced the release date: October 10. Meta Quest 3 Price The Meta Quest 3 will start at $499.99 for the 128GB version. This is a $200 bump from the 64 GB Oculus Quest 2. Another option has 512GB of storage and costs $649.99. Pre-Order Information You can order a Meta Quest 3 directly from Meta. Mark Zuckerberg / Instagram Meta Quest 3 Features & Specs Quest 3 boasts enhanced visuals through a high-resolution display with 2,064 x 2,208 pixels per eye and pancake optics, supported by a next-gen chipset (Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2) for superior graphical performance. It introduces Meta Reality technology, which merges the physical and virtual worlds, allowing for natural interactions and immersive experiences. The redesigned headset focuses on comfort and control, with a slimmer profile and redesigned Touch Plus controllers. The controllers have a streamlined form and incorporate TruTouch haptics for enhanced feedback. The headset supports tracking so you can interact with virtual elements using just your hands. Mark Zuckerberg says the Quest 3 will be compatible with Quest 2's whole library of over 500 games and apps, and more titles will come later. Mark Zuckerberg / Instagram Unlike the Quest Pro, the Quest 3 doesn't have face/eye tracking or cameras on the controllers. The Meta Quest 3 supports up to Wi-Fi 6E, if that's available in your region. The Latest News About the Meta Quest 3 You can get more smart and connected life news from Lifewire. Here are the latest rumors and related stories regarding the Meta Quest 3: Meta Quest 3 Release Date Teased as October 10 by Amazon Listing How the Meta Quest 3 Could Beat Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset Meta Quest 3 VR Headset Arrives This Fall and Costs Just $500 Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit