Meta Quest 3 - 1 MONTH Later… is it worth it?

Living with the Meta Quest 3 headset for 30 days... It's the best Virtual Reality & Mixed Reality headset for the money... but should you buy it
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[@Thetechchap]

Hey Chaps! Do you own any VR headsets (and would you be tempted by a Q3?)

[@RandyRandal1011]

Nope, I'm poor as shit but the Q3 looks very cool

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

I'm 67, have Q2 and just got Q3. Playing in table tennis, like watching nice girls on KZbin VR, fishing, beat Saber for sure, installed PianoVision but not yet trying, love Wander...some more. Q3 however beat totally Q2 in every point.

[@emilybaxterthecartoonywitc1805]

I'm 57 and have pretty much been gaming from Atari to Commodore 64 to Sega, to ps1 2,3,4,5. Have psvr1 psvr2 2quest 2. Definitely looking into getting quest 3 as well. I sure hope more vr games come out with more realistic graphics because cartoony stuff I've been there done that. Don't mind some cartoony stuff flat gaming, but in vr I can never feel immersed if it looks cartoony

[@Snack.Dragon]

@@alexgoriatchenkov Definitely !

[@aeoluxjorge]

Just sold my Valve index and got the Q3 and totally worth to go to Standalone with WI-Fi6 on home for PCVR :D

[@FatNorthernBigot]

I bought a Quest 3 and now my house is infested with zombies. No one seems to be complaining about this in their reviews. Perhaps I have an early, prototype model.

[@Thetechchap]

You should definitely get in touch with Meta's customer support

[@powbud]

game name?

[@FatNorthernBigot]

@@powbud One of the zombies said "Drop Dead The Cabin". It then ate my brains and died of malnutrition.

[@barnabybot]

Seems like a short lived gimmick game like Richies plank on quest 2 when it came out.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

@@barnabybot it's a only a small part of a much larger game, Mr Grumpy-Bum.

[@acclimate_hiphop]

Upgraded to the quest 3 from the rift s, absolutely loving it. Maybe not a big enough upgrade for people who got the quest 2 relatively recently but coming from a wired older PCVR headset running on a mid-tier computer this was an amazing jump

[@wordydird]

Bro when I upgraded from a Samsung odyssey to a Quest 2 I was like "HOW? HOW DID I EVER USE THAT?!" It's wild isn't it

[@andrey48x]

I currently own the Rift S. Selling it would not be viable, so I guess - if I buy the Quest 3 - I'll keep them both, and maybe play with my gf, some friends, etc sometimes. However - care to detail a bit? Have you used the Q3 as a wired PC VR set? Currently, I play single mostly driving games like AC, F122, Project Cars2... How do you think this compares? (yes, I am aware the rift s is a bit old now) Regard Q3 vs Q2 - what made you decide to get the Quest 3 over - maybe - a better deal quest 2?

[@acclimate_hiphop]

@@andrey48x I use the quest 3 for PC gaming through virtual desktop wirelessly, works amazing and it's a lot smoother than I anticipated. Everything is a lot sharper and crisper too with the resolution bump. I upgraded because of the pancake lenses, The AR capabilities, The improved hand tracking, and just the overall ease of wireless gaming

[@BeaugosseRiche]

Question for you, please. I understand the Quest 3 won't be as sharp as my Alienware monitor, but I'm interested in using it wirelessly to play my PC games in that big virtual screen, as well as watch the movies stored on my PC. Is the quality still acceptable? Also, the battery is crap, can I just plug it to a fast wall charger while playing wirelessly?@@acclimate_hiphop

[@The_RedVIII]

I still only know the original Kickstarter version of the Rift actually. So this might be a huge jump for me, if I ever decide to buy in.

[@brandongonzales3785]

I love my Quest 3 honestly. I mainly play Beatsaber, Pistol whip, some VR Chat, and occasionally Onward. The battery lasts long enough for me there, because honestly I just dont want to be standing that long anyway. But besides that, I've been using the mixed reality with Immersed, so that I can have a three monitor setup with my laptop while I work at school. It's great! Completely portable multi-monitor setup, and complete privacy at that! Well, apart from the random people staring at me like I can't see them 😂

[@liamstradling2118]

How long does the battery last?

[@Slyguy89130]

Dang you use it in public I couldn’t do that lol

[@oscarteaa]

​@@Slyguy89130fr it'd be so embarrassing but if more people keep doing it maybe it'd be overlooked

[@user-om4hi4rf2t]

@@Slyguy89130 I can barely use it in front of my family without feeling embarrased🤣

[@Vuexx]

@@user-om4hi4rf2tright??

[@user-vh9fn2qg6v]

In 10 years, this technology is going to be absolutely BONKERS

[@randymulder9105]

You will leave your house and the world outside will have a complete overlay...people with various clothes or appearances, buildings, cars etc. moving about with your overlay.

[@fossil98]

Hmm.. I heard the same thing 10 years ago. Even so I've just ordered this as my first headset, and am eagerly awaiting experiencing vr for the first time.

[@AIKnowYou]

@@randymulder9105 Haha "leave your house", that's a funny joke.

[@randymulder9105]

@@AIKnowYou lol. Right;?? Ya. Maybe not. Oh lordy. The Matrix!

[@sarahwieland3243]

@@AIKnowYouLmao, why would we need to leave our homes at this point?! We could go anywhere and do anything we wanted to in the safety of our own cube. Brings a lot to mind of the movie “Ready Player One”. It doesn’t feel we r that far behind such a reality.

[@richardglady3009]

Thank you for that comprehensive video. Lots to think about. Well made and enjoyable.

[@deuzdeuz8115]

I got a PSVR, taking some dust for a while. I had a blast with it back then but the fact you have to start the console, plug everything, adjust the move controllers and the camera all the time, and this cable always finding its way to tour feet, I know I will go for an Quest 3 when I’ll go back to VR. Graphics and battery life are less important than a easy to pick and use solution, in my opinion.

[@Thehandheldguy402]

Got mine yesterday and I absolutely love it. First time with a vr so obviously I'm mind blown lol

[@Multi_Cartoon]

лол ты живой там ?

[@FuriousBowl]

@@danzz6408they can be from 1gb up to 30gb but only a select few are that high and also u can uninstal snd reinstall games whenever u want unless u have bad internet then that would be a hassle

[@dylanwilliams6991]

Just got mine today first user as well and I’m mind blown lol

[@ricki_daynes]

@@dylanwilliams6991doyou get any issue with grainy passthrough vision?

[@Loqsta]

how is it

[@kumarsalib722]

I feel like we're getting really close to something great, but it's just not quite there yet.

[@davidjacobson9064]

I have already listed my Quest 2, and plan on getting the Quest 3 before the end of the month. I prefer VR over my Xbox Series X to be honest. Maybe because I am 45, and ready for something new to experience.

[@ejiakanwaeze2738]

Give me a link. Wanna buy

[@pimdenboon5163]

Totally agree, iam 36, been playing games since NES era. VR (in combination with pc streaming it) feels like the new fresh experience i havent had in a long time. Half Life Alyx feels like something out of this world. Instead of faster loading and better graphics and the same gameplay you get on most console games these days. VR and Indie games are the place to be for new suff imo.

[@Frankie_Freedom]

This seems like a pretty decent upgrade.. I'll definitely jump on this. I wanted to see how it compared to the quest 2 and G2. Seems like its on track to be good

[@blanka4545]

pcvr all day quest 2 love it!

[@ForeverFrengers]

I think what it all boils down to are the quality of the games. For now you can count on one hand how many top quality games that are out there. For every Half-Life: Alyx and SuperHot, there are so many less than mediocre games that I'm really not convinced to spend all that cash on a VR set right now.

[@redranger1232]

There are tons of Fantastic games out there and once you finish all of them there will be more by the time you do. At least for me I've found tons of singleplayer fps/story type games cause thats what I enjoy the most.

[@mahomisawa4172]

Some people I know only play vrchat and/or beat saber, sometimes you just need one game. Of course its all subjective really.

[@orionishi6737]

There's education... VR movies and shorts... And so much more. It's not just games. You could have an infinite art studio with Vermillion Imagination is the limit... So there is none.

[@alxdpo6471]

If you talk about graphics, it is not that important as on pc or consoles. As you are totally inside the vr world you don‘t recognize it any more if it is not the best.

[@SquarelyGames]

I think high quality VR games has expanded rapidly. But sure, killer apps such as HL Alyx are lacking, but games at that level sometimes doesn't even release in an entire year on PC.

[@dtrjones]

Very polished review, better than many season VR youtubers. Yes I bought two already one for my brother also. Mine was an upgrade to my G2 which it is, more importantly I wanted to get into the Quest standalone eco system, never owned a standalone wireless headset before, it's quite liberating. I've played more titles on the Quest 3 in the past month or so than I ever played on the G2. Love the headset and can't wait for the new titles to appear over Christmas, meanwhile I have a ton of stuff to seek out which I already own, fun times!

[@barnabybot]

Okay Mark Zuckerberg, thanks for the impartial comment...😂

[@ThepurposeofTime]

its a horrible review what are you talking about 😂

[@dtrjones]

You guys are no fun, just played walk about mini golf for 2 hours, I love it haha! 😃 I mean what I said in the comment, also play a lot of PCVR too, MSFS looks great in this headset.

[@simonmorty8344]

Totally agree. Had quest 2, reverb g2, and play both standalone and PCVR. If you want the best visuals , you need to wait for Vive to finally release a headset or get Varjo Areo, which is twice the price for the unit alone. To get VR/AR Varjo XR3 is amazing but seriously expensive, and you better have a killer PC. Honestly, I wasn't expecting it to be better than G2, but those lenses and also that chip make a world of difference. I don't also feel the need to connect it to PC much. I am excited to see when games are written to take advantage of the technology. Just added a BOBO headstrap and absolutely love it. It's definitely a step up from Q2 and G2.

[@davefulford8890]

I just managed to pick up a Q3 for £250. I loved my Q2 and used it for PCPVR. Initially I didn't see a huge difference but that improved processing speed, larger FOV and sharp graphics definitely make it a winner. There will be loads of cheap ones for sale after Christmas when new owners get motion sickness.

[@saratGforce]

How you got q3 for 250

[@orimoreau3138]

He didnt

[@davefulford8890]

@@saratGforce Ironically, on Facebook Marketplace

[@Daniel-hz6pt]

They are popping up on eBay for 300ish for the 128gb model and 450-500 for the 512gb model

[@lordnemi1578]

In norway it cost 650 dollars for the 128 model

[@scottmcgraw3749]

I've been wanting to get into VR for a ling time, but no matter which of these headsets emerge on the market, they just never seem ready for prime time and have too many drawbacks to justify the cost for me. We're up to the 3rd version of this, and still, in my opinion, it's just not ready, outside of a novelty experience or experiment. I want to dive into this bad, but am hesitant. For now, especially in this current economy, it's a no go for me.

[@damian22x38]

I disagree tbh i find this version to be the bare miniumim for vr. But going into the future in like 10 years everything will be definitely better but this is a good starting point

[@Rotten11_Rodney11]

If your keen to get into VR, I would highly recommend going with a Quest 2 headset. I've had one for nearly 3 years now and it is a real gem for me. I enjoy gaming and play on PC and PS5 but when you want something a bit different, more light hearted and fun, to be social or not, the Quest 2 is my go to and I've thoroughly enjoyed it, I still use it frequently now. The Quest 2 would be good for you to get into VR without it being too expensive (also if you have a friend, they can refer you and you can get $45 in credit to buy some games). I've played games like Onward, Contractors, POP1, Resident evil 4 (an absolute masterpiece by the way) and a few others, all countless hours of fun. Honestly you won't regret it!

[@ThinkInGold]

@@damian22x38 I've been rocking a Rift S for like 3-4 years now, so the Quest 3 from what I've heard sounds far above the minimum for VR. I swear, in 10 years there'll likely be people saying "The Quest 6 is so minimum with it's per eye 8k OLED screens, 240hz refresh rate, and 150 deg FOV".

[@helplessnarwhal3722]

Dude now is the best time to get the quest 2! I highly suggest getting one now C:

[@hufismissing]

In 2024 quest 3 Lite releases somewhere in the 200$ price point. Def worth a shot and we'll likely see one of the biggest spikes in vr players that's happened to this point

[@sarahmorris7773]

I love my quest 3 but it is so painful to wear its like wearing a torture device. the pico 4 for me was very comfortable straight out the box so I'm very disappointed in meta for the very poor head strap. I ordered the bobovr 3 so hopefully this solves the problem, I refuse to give meta any more money by buying their pro head strap.

[@zalg0h]

For me everything abut it is pretty much perfect. However, this is also coming from someone who has been using an Oculus rift CV1 semi-regularly ever since it's release. So I love even the most basic stuff in comparison. like not having to use those annoying tracking sensors which were a pain in the ass for me and really crappy (especially compared to valve's index's but I can't afford that *sigh*) because I had mine on the ceiling corners since them being on the desk just would not work for my desk setup. controllers feel so much better, despite it's battery life it being wireless in general feels SO much better. But, I do have a PC link for longer sessions. As for how long he describes playing, that sounds about right when it comes to more intensive games. It get tiring really fast after 30-40 mins lol. However, if you are like me and play just as much VRchat and/or roblox which are alot more on the chill/social side (sit and chat with people which can last for hours at times). You DEFINITELY want a PC link. And honestly it still does not feel that bad. I don't notice it because you're not doing crazy stuff in those games all the time. so no need for that much freedom. And then if you want to do regular games for a bit, just pop it off and get to wireless gaming ! Biggest reason why my oculus rift eventually collected dust was literally because of the need to plug in and setup every single time. I eventually stopped bothering for a whole year before I got this lol. I give them a 10/10 compared to the CV1, and a 8/10 over all. I bought the elite strap with it, and am beyond greatful I did because I tried to default strap for a little. it is NOT it, feels really awkward and hurt my ears. It would still be nice to have longer bettery life and I might get the battery pack straps in the future, but still solid purchase and extremely good if you want an ugprade.

[@waleedsharif618]

This review was much better than many VR youtubers !

[@knoetsch13]

You can put on a basecap backwards so the strap feels more comfy.

[@wisco_cars]

good looks!!!

[@Target135]

I actually like mine a lot so far. It is my first VR headset, and I have never had issues with motion sickness in my life. I’ve played like five games so far and only got a little bit motion sick after about an hour in dungeons of eternity. But I also get a little tired of it after about an hour anyways like you were saying so the battery life hasn’t been really ruining it for me. That said I did order a BoboVR head strap with battery after seeing all the reviews talking about that. Supposedly it’s way more comfortable than the default strap anyways and takes the weight off the front of your face :)

[@waldowin23]

Some games on my quest 2 no matter what always gave me severe motion sickness one in particular is the standalone version of ghost of tabor but I haven't played it since about a week after it came out so It probably got better

[@lavafighter3236]

I'm also looking at the Quest 3 for my first VR headset. Is the 128gb enough for someone who probably won't buy a lot of games?

[@Target135]

@@lavafighter3236 if you probably won’t, then yeah it’ll probably be enough. I kinda went nuts and bought way too many so now I’m semi-regretting. Also depends which kinds of games you plan to buy. There’s tons of games that are about 1-5gb per. Beat Saber is 3gb, Synth Riders 2.6gb, Swarm 2.3gb, the Climb 2gb, Pistol Whip 2gb, Light Brigade 1.7gb, Superhot 0.7gb. But then there are some FPS games that are like 10-20gb. Some big RPGs can be more than 20gb. Some of my biggest games are Red Matter 2 (9gb), walking dead Saints & sinners (7.4gb), Pavlov’s Shack (7gb before mod maps), Comtractors (10.5gb with no maps, but it gets to like 20gb with). So it kinda depends, but you’d probably be fine with 128gb

[@lavafighter3236]

@@Target135 Thanks so much for the reply! How much does the system take up in space? I feel like getting the 512 but this is my first VR headset so I know I'm not going to be spending a lot on it.

[@Target135]

@@lavafighter3236 when you say “in space”, do you mean how physically large is it? If so, it is kind of bulky. And the downside is it needs to be charging every time you’re not using it, so I have mine sitting on the couch charging much to my wife’s chagrin, lol.

[@RedHeavy-]

Nice, probably will get it during black friday or christmas, my quest 2 controllers are starting to fail after 2-3 ish years so might be time to upgrade anyways.

[@scottbelcher9946]

Just bought one today. I never had a VR headset but played around on the quest 2. This thing is an excellent experience over all so far. I'm now able to hang with my best friend who lives in another state and give the guy a fist bump. Can't really ask for more.

[@freycurtis93]

What game or app are you seeing your friend in? Trying to convince my buddy the same

[@SS-wu4ol]

@@freycurtis93Horizon world is great for that. You can play games together chill at a bar or club.

[@phoenixphace900]

Excellent review…honest and gives a complete overview. Well done! 🎉🎉🎉

[@ruledbyvenusss]

very helpful review, thanks !!

[@iseptimus]

You can get Amazon copies of every one of the accessories for about an extra £100 instead of £600.

[@blunderingfool]

You'll probably get 1/12 the quality as well, in my experience.

[@ninja19705]

I bought a quest 3 refunded it a couple weeks ago, still very excited for vr as a whole just not where I want to to be at yet with the games and technology. Will most likely jump back into vr in a few years when everything has progressed further.

[@artv4nd3l4y]

Wow you're a disgrace 😢

[@artv4nd3l4y]

To the entire vr community 😮😮

[@geetargato]

You're never going to be satisfied if the Quest 3 isn't to your "standards."

[@ninja19705]

@@geetargato just not true vr is still a relatively new technology and innovations are happening quite often. Vr also still isnt very mainstream when compared to consoles or pcs and I believe it will eventually reach the same level as those or very close so it will inevitably get better both hardware wise as well as quality of games bc right now the player base is not nearly worth it for devs when compared to console/pc

[@oscarteaa]

Quest lacks games but did you even bother to check out steams library of vr games?

[@2236tommo]

I love it. Total game changer

[@argilla11]

Upgrading from Quest 2 and Quest 3 is a huuuuuge upgrade. I find the battery life is better than my quest 2, even when it was new and the overall build quality is night and day. I really don't mind the price hike for what is a much better headset, and it's nice to be able to carry over my old library.

[@specopswolfmp]

Just put mine on yesterday and my pass through was really blurry, I was expecting something better as it was my first VR experience. That being said, everything else was pretty amazing, just really dissapointed with the passthrough quality and yes, I know about the lighting

[@khiraj3232]

Dang I have a quest 2 , I might wait for the quest 4 😂 if the quest 3 is already much better, I can’t wait to see how the next one looks.

[@dertimboo3863]

I just got a used Quest 2 with Elite Strap for very cheap since Quest 3 was a bit to much money for now... and I love it I even use the pass through all the time with Black and white, I cant wait for some more updates and falling in price for the Quest 3 or maybe Pico 5 and I'm definitely gonna get one! For now I'm super happy with the Quest 2

[@yartriesthis]

Do you have the Pico 4? we cant get them in the US

[@ThepurposeofTime]

mate.... if you put up with Q2 passthrough the Q3 is gonna feel like alien tech to you 🤣

[@n9ne]

wait for pico5 or valve deckard those headsets will use microoled panels like the big screen beyond.

[@alexlee6859]

@@yartriesthis I live in SE US and got the pico 4. I had to order from Amazon Japan. From other people on reddit who had both the Pico 4 and the Quest 3, the passthrough is similar but it's just the Q3 has depth sensing which does improve MR. VR side of things, the resolution is pretty similar between the 2. An also waiting for Pico 5 but kinda worried with all the news coming out of pico/bytedance rn.

[@danielmahon2432]

Same here, Quest 2!!!

[@slightlymad79]

Can you buy the upgraded quest 3 without strap and charging dock or do they not supply a charger on purchase. On fence close to grabbing one

[@DrBird-kp5wd]

I'm still rocking the old Oculus Rift + Touch, like the gen before S haha. It's been faithful and definitely a fun gimmick for people coming over, but it's impossible to clean at this point and it's a hassle to set up. Been thinking about upgrading to a Quest 2 or maybe 3, would be a huge improvement for sure, but most of my games are from third party sources either from Steam or otherwise downloaded and I keep wondering if it'd be a hassle to work around that.

I had Quest 2 and I pretty much ONLY used it for my Steam VR stuff. It was quite simple after setting it up the first time.

[@CaptainsRath]

I’m in the same boat as you, using Oculus Rift + Touch and am most likely getting a quest 3. The glasses adjustment in the headset is so worth it for me, it made me almost completely disregard the quest 2 as an option.

[@34125867]

The Oculus Rift is actually better than the Rift S and Quest 1. I don't think upgrading to a Quest 2 will be that much different, besides not having to have a PC. The Quest 3 is a much bigger leap that is worth the money.

[@nicrox2000]

If you're using it with PC it won't really be any different from other pcvr headsets in function

[@langamtimkulu6846]

would you recommend these for SIM Racing?........can you make a SIM racing review?

[@bh9262]

You are an excellent presenter. Thank you for the great review of this product!

[@normanrhodes7609]

Hi TC, Will Q3 pickup Mac laptop screen and allow big screen expansion? ALSO--Is there an onscreen keyboard and a way to export writing. Thanks in advance.

[@tituskoreman1565]

I had the quest 2 and got tired and annoyed of the fresnel lenses and some kind of blurryness, not sure how to explain but in about half an hour i was done using it.. the quest 3 made all the difference! I can play or watch for more than an hour no problem ! So for me the upgrade was definately worth it, image quality is not comparible between the two i think. Cheers!

[@-in-the-meantime...]

Our household has ran the dog out of our quest 2 for a year, its been suprisingly durable. That said, I get inner eye pain followed by a guranteed loss of lunch at the 10min mark(fantastic vision irl). What you mention I think I know what you're talking about. 🤔 brb getting the 3 lol

[@oscarteaa]

Meaning the quest 3 has far better image quality then?

[@tituskoreman1565]

@@oscarteaa yes, not resolutionwise (of course this also has improved) but especially lensewise! the onfortunate thing is now you want to get all the performance it's got out of it... and the gpu's that are able to do that begin at around 2 times the price of the quest itself 😞

[@jasonhulley3914]

Purchased a quest 3 at launch, design is improved, clarity is better but battery is definitely a disappointment. I mainly use it for PC VR and even when connected via an official meta USB-C cable, the unit still drains albeit not quite as fast. Pass through is also very grainy and not what you see in reviews unless you are probably playing in a very well lit studio or outside. Controllers are improved feeling a little more premium. Overall an upgrade on the previous unit but with some annoyances. Still arguably the best headset at this price for PC VR with the added flexibility of being able to be cable free.

[@AnonymousUser-ww6ns]

Same thing but mine does the white stripe glitch when using the official link cable every 5 mins. It is annoying. I changed link settings, reinstalled software, replaced with another official cable. Nothing works. I have since retuned it.

[@kevinmach730]

Well summed up. I got mine a few days after launch and have mostly been playing my old games, most of them not optimized for it. But I agree with everything you said so far in roughly the month I've owned it (minus the PCVR experience, as I don't utilize it yet). As stated in the video, I'm also more of a 20-30 minutes at a time guy and I just typically seem to be ready for a break- so the battery life hasn't been a huge issue for me- but it is noticeably poor. I really don't know who is playing these things for hours at a time, but that's not something I expect to do any time soon. So far I'm happy with it and hoping for some really cool apps to be released soon.

[@jasonhulley3914]

@@AnonymousUser-ww6nsluckily I haven’t had that problem with mine….yet did you get another?

[@AngerThePeople]

I just got mine yesterday and I love it!!!!

[@dirtybaconbanditprime]

I got my quest 3 exactly one week after it released and I've played it every day. Mostly dungeons of eternity lol

[@simonmorty8344]

Q3 great a s definitely wouldnt bother with elite headstrap. Much perfer BOBO VR headstrap for 49.99. Makes a world of difference

[@Thetechchap]

good suggestion!

[@bill_20]

Have you a link to that Headstrap? Thanks 👌

[@simonmorty8344]

@@bill_20 just Google BOBO VR

[@charlesme2]

They need a hide and seek game. Where a creature is hunting you but it has bad vision and hearing but wants to hurt you.

[@doloresjoy]

There’s a new one calling hunting together that looks creeper as heck that’s PVP and one person is hunting you while you hunt them

[@giraffe912]

I’m upgrading to the Quest 3 from the Rift S. Excited to finally be wireless.

[@williamnorth5277]

Thanks. Very informative

[@theredwedge9446]

My main issue with the VR set was that when I had the quest 2, it was so fun, but... I only even played 3 games that were enjoyable but like he said, everything was a big tech demo. I wish there were more games and experiences for the vr to not just be worth it but actually fun with replayability. If some one wanted to just play vr chat then snag a quest 2 off of facebook for 150- 200 dollars.

[@__-fi6xg]

yeah the library gets bigger and bigger over time and you have actually a handful of flatscreen to VR mods, like elden ring vr mod and stuff, so i think for people who tinker a bit on pc, its way more worth it.

[@VRnamek]

why didn't you play the likes of RE4, Medal of Honor, TWD Saints & Sinners? Right now Assassin's Creed Nexus and Asgard's Wrath 2 are the 2 biggest VR releases in a long time and more to come soon

[@theredwedge9446]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@VRnamekBecause they didn’t look fun at all. More like games you’d buy because you bought the quest so now you have to use it to get your moneys worth. VR may not be for me but The half life game was pretty fun along with 3 other games I had. Carrier commander 2 looked fun but I found that after I sold it. It was fun to experience but there are games that are far more fun to that aren’t in VR. It’s a cool and fun idea and they provide unique experiences but they aren’t the best games out there.

[@VRnamek]

@@theredwedge9446 you're a real joker

[@kennylaysh2776]

Honestly, I'm just looking forward to seeing what a Quest 4 will look like. I started with the Vive 1 way back, got a Vive pro, and now I just have Valve Index and the Quest 2. I feel like between those two, it's going to still be a while before anything is tempting (especially at over $400).

[@Distress.]

We need a Vive capable of being mobile, even if it's expensive.

[@nischeta5462]

Do you think the valve index is better or worse than the quest 3? I understand it’s hard to compare one designed to run off your computer but mine constantly had massive issues and steam refused to refund me everything.

[@VRnamek]

​@@nischeta5462Index is very outdated by now in resolution and features.

[@kennylaysh2776]

@@nischeta5462 I can't compare to the Q3, since I only used Q2 so far. However, I prefer the field of view and controllers in general on Index, and I use 3 trackers so my tracking is perfect - that said, I would like to get rid of external tracking! I have been really lucky, my index has worked great for years, no issues so far. Valve did have to replace one controller a couple years ago, but that's it. I have read a lot of horror stories about Indexes having issues, so just hoping it lasts a bit longer :P

[@kevlar2785]

Hi Gr8 video. I'm having an issue with my Quest 3. Actually returned my last one because of this issue and its still a problem for me on the new one. Basically I call it the veil effect. When I look through the lenses/screen I see this very light weight net veil which is fixed in place in the real world whilst looking at the vr world behind it. It's like a noise effect which doesn't move and is imprinted onto the screen. Now this effect is subtle and it is either on the lens or the screen, but I find it extremely distracting at times to a point I can't stop seeing it and it's taking away from my VR experience as I keep focusing on it. It covers the entire screen and is more visible with higher brightness settings but still there on low setting. And more visible on flat colour areas such as the sky in the home screen as an example. If I move my head around I can see the issue. Having owned a Q1 and Q2 this is not an issue and I have looked at those headsets again to check. Do you have the same problem? Or am I just extremely unlucky and its some kind of manufacturing defect.

[@anon7596]

just bought it today on a whim and now im watching reviews on it lol. But it's my first VR headset, so, so far im impressed. Just wish i could get higher quality on youtube

[@erichennies4728]

Adjust KZbin video settings (gear icon) Available playback resolutions for each video are there.

[@Granturion]

I would upgrade from the 2 if they would have done some trade in deal. So its just to expensive especially without the elite strap which is a must have at this point.

[@GeorgeKarolemeas369]

I was pissed they wouldn’t trade it in. And the head strap with battery from the 2 should fit the 3. The battery does work so maybe I can rig it not using duct tape 👀

[@mariosuarez547]

Don't upgrade. Is the same thing as a quest 2

[@user-sq9sb4mk7d]

@@mariosuarez547this mean is quest 2 is good dont need to upgrade

[@htainlindwa80]

Bought Quest 3 and love it

[@coffeeguy6673]

Just bought a Q3 a few days ago from Amazon. Mainly for pcvr gaming, connected to pc via VD and could I switch off the room in the background ?!! Turned it off in the headset and it was still there so thought I had a faulty unit. Almost set up a return on Amazon , tried it again and for some reason the pass through was enabled in the settings in virtual desktop!! Turned off and plays lovely now. Lovely visuals, better than my Pico 4 imo. Need to try mixed reality and give it a bit more testing before deciding on keeping it or not.

[@KiyoshiProductions]

My quest 3 should be here sometime this week I am upgrading from a CV1 and can't wait to try wireless vr and then increase visual quality. I'm curious to see how different it will be compared to the oleds

[@davin8r]

What about connecting it to the PC via USB cable? Yes, now there's a cable, but does it prevent the battery from draining and does it allow for superior graphics?

[@NecroMorrius]

Yes yes and yes. You can boost the image quality further by editing Oculus link config files. The clarity playing something running on the PC via link cable is extremely noticeable

[@davin8r]

@@NecroMorrius and can also use WiFi to play via PC, correct? I'm surprised Mr Tech Chap didn't mention these things

[@Talwyn_Wize]

Yes, PCVR graphics are better, depending on the specs of the PC. Or perhaps it's better to say that the games are more detailed. Some of the bigger games, like SkyrimVR, are also only available on PC. The *clarity* of the glasses, however, is pretty identical. The battery does continue to drain, but much slower. I haven't drained it completely, but I'd estimate between 3,5 and 5 hours of playtime if you start with a full battery. Personally, I instead added a batterystrap and use wireless 6E connection for PCVR, and have trouble seeing any benefits (graphical improvements) to using a cable.

[@ThepurposeofTime]

@@davin8r its a horrible review, more concerened with writing rhythm and camera angles

[@lincoln537]

I have Quest 2 and Quest 3 is more sharp and crispy + you can switch between VR/AR which is super awesome. Definitely worth the upgrade imho

[@Lambag-Daniel]

Ar?

[@lincoln537]

@@Lambag-Daniel Augmented Reality. So you can see your surroundings. With Quest 2 you could see it in black and white lights and it was all grainy. Now it can scans the area and you can play games like that + it helps to orient and navigate if you are using Virtual Desktop etc

[@user-sq9sb4mk7d]

@@lincoln537but untill now the all games is still palying on quest 2 and 3 ??!

[@ArduousPun]

All but the AR games, which are severely lacking right now anyway.@@user-sq9sb4mk7d

[@Ghost_Bear_Trader]

I've been waiting since the 80s for the technology to reach a point where I can realize my projects. Just purchased for financial visualizations, computer security and AI development.

[@ThePatrigon]

I saw you doing the same thing in beat saber I did at first on the blocks with the dots - I thought I was supposed to poke them (like a fencing thrust). Instead, those blocks can be sliced from any direction - but should be sliced, not stabbed.

[@Ballissle]

I winced so hard seeing that. But I also see it all the time when I demo to people. It's more of a design issue. They should change the icon from a dot to an arrow in all directions

[@gAndres44]

Did you try PC gaming with PCVR? It’s a much better gaming experience, and it also has better battery life than running games natively on the Quest 3. The value for this headset increases for those with a good gaming PC.

[@DJMadVibes1]

Would a 3070 gfx card give me good results?

[@gAndres44]

@@DJMadVibes1 I believe so. I know people with a 3080 that get by just fine for vr. A good router is also needed. I use airlink for vr with my PC. I hear the cable connection option has issues.

[@gAndres44]

@@TheTechChap0 lol get wrecked.

[@iraklimgeladze5223]

​@@gAndres44I have laptop with GTX 1660ti. Use laptops wifi with Quest 2. I can run games by lovering resolution, but my biggest complain is atill confort

[@pcgamerzzzchannel3407]

Is it worth to upgrade from the hp reverb g2 to the quest 3 to play msfs with an 4090 build.

[@XxXTMillzXxX]

Just ordered one for £380 as VERY have a 20% off your first credit order buy now pay later deal

[@RaavMedia]

Just working on my review as well .. but quick things I've noticed ... with glasses, its not at all comfortable, better off spending an extra 50£ and getting those Zenni prescription lenses, movie watching experience is absolutely amazing but the headset is front heavy and the battery life is barely 2 hours! At 500£ in the UK, that's a lot for what it can do at the moment!

[@brucex.8045]

How is the video quality of this quest 3 compared to the xreal air 2 pro AR glasses? Thanks

[@peterstoric6560]

The big issue with this for me is that price plain and simple. I have a series x and I’ve been wanting to get a PlayStation for a bit but the quest 3 looks so damn good and I’ve been wanting to get into VR for a while

[@Devxnere]

for the price it's pretty good, definitely better if you have a pc

[@kelownatechkid]

I love the headset, but mostly for the 4XVR player... having MVC decoding on a headset has been my dream since like, 2010 lmao

[@quidnunc01]

Yes, I was pleasantly surprised. I was previously using Stereoscopic player for that via PC… projected into an app called Virtual Home Theater which has a nightmare UI. The virtual surround sound doesnt seem to be quite as good in 4xvr but it’s way more convenient. The only issue Ive noticed is the Quest sometimes needs a reboot otherwise the frame rate might be low.

[@kelownatechkid]

@@quidnunc01 yeah it's actually amazing. Being able to watch 3D blu-rays in full quality on the plane and without wires is incredible

[@thomasgreinert5896]

I really wanna buy this. But can i play a lot of games like onward, bonelab, blade and sorcery, walking dead withoud using a pc?

[@lanorrisdaniels1192]

I heard you mention xreal ar glasses while doing this review. While I understand that they are not in the same class, so to speak, I was wondering if you could do a compare/contrast video of the quest 3 and xreal air 2 pro?

[@djnotokay7677]

im honestly considering either this or just taking the plunge in my wallet and buying the bigscreen beyond. I use a quest 2 at the moment, almost never standalone so the added weight is unnessecary and mixed reality seems more like a fun gimmick than something id actually use, but id have to spend 1600+ for the beyond as i dont own any valve trackers or controllers for steamvr

[@mab06]

Looks greta, but I would not order till they've shipped some units. Still saying 2-3 months.

[@n2003cc]

the elite strap with battery is an essential purchase. i found the stock strap very uncomfortable after 20-30 mins and also difficult to adjust. the elite strap with battery makes it so i can play in total comfort for long periods.....i did buy the 128gb model and spent £100 worth of nectar points to get it though, so not massively harsh on my wallet.

[@n2003cc]

realise that i sound like an advert here! it WAS a good purchase though!!!!

[@MultiFabar]

In what ways can the smaller storage size affect and has it effected you negatively at all?

[@IrishBiteGirl]

@@MultiFabar It affects the internal storage only.. Most VR games are pretty small between 5-20 GB, but ones like... Asgards Wrath are pushing 100+ GB If you connect to your PC mostly for Steam VR this isn't an issue though, that uses your PC space.

[@MultiFabar]

@@IrishBiteGirl I appreciate the info!

[@TheExtraTerrestrial]

Does it help take the pressure off your face? I tried the elite strap without the battery, and it wasn't much better than stock, IMO. Since the original battery straps had issues, they were pulled from stores. I guess Meta is selling ones that've been "fixed", but I'd rather buy from Amazon or another retailer. Would like to try one if they ever come back in stock.

[@brianwaterman89]

I got the 512gb for my girlfriend with all of the meta addons, literally every one available. Cost me just under $1600 Canadian for everything. It’s pricy but if she gets 3 years out of it before a new one releases, I’m happy.

[@LaurenceGough]

Super useful review thank you. I find the quest 2 a bit too blurry with bad god rays around the outside especially, but the Quest 3 is 3x the price almost.... Quest 3 is much better lens quality right?

[@jojobod]

It should be a lot better yes

[@ALTCTRLY33T]

I'd love to see a headset built more like a helmet. It just makes sense to me. More room for hardware and the weight of the device would be more spread out on your head.

[@Dave-nq6uy]

Yeah but what about cooling?

[@aaroncolvin8250]

Ha! For the price I would pay for that helmet it better come with fans.

[@chloetv1]

helmet will need a fan. when the fan stops working, thats additional money for repairs

[@nathanlonghair]

They haven't done a helmet because it would be a bad idea on almost all axis. Heat would be overwhelming, you'd pay extra for the added material and design, it'd be even trickier to get to fit multiple head shapes and sizes, and cleaning would be an even bigger issue. Meanwhile space for hardware is not really a problem - weight, heat and the price of the extra hardware is. While still not great, a backpack would be much better if you want a full portable pc. The biggest issue with space is for battery, and some headsets solve that quite elegantly by putting it on the strap at the back, so it balances weight distribution and doesn't get heated by the other hardware. In other words: Outside a "cool look" factor a few people want, it offers nothing but downsides.

[@hmgrraarrpffrzz9763]

Never used a VR headset before. Thought about getting one. But I wonder if it'll just be in the drawer after a month or two.

[@alaskanmalamute101]

thats what happened to my quest 2 😆 the probably is not the hardware but the software its not android or ios or steam where u can find endless amounts of games the app store is pretty poor i got bored of no decent new games and most are extremely basic much more like short mobile games rather than console or pc not to mention facebook are clearly using it to track everything you do. Not the future i wanna live in..id wait for valve to release a better version but even then i can see it dying out like 3d tvs before it really gets adoption vr is still extremely niche compared to mobile/pc/console gaming

[@TransasaurusRex]

Whats passthrough like a month after release? Is it better quality or still stupid fuzzy?

[@callmeseags]

Hey so I've got a Rift S, I'm not huge on VR as obviously my headset is old and I'm not so impressed with the VR space. Is this worth trying out and do you see this as making me want to spend some actual in VR?

[@charyou]

I had the rift s, it was rather fun, but it collected dust a lot and most of the time I didn't like bothering even setting it up. Quest 2 was a game changer for me, rarely ever play PCVR now. Quest 3 was everything I was hoping for, passthrough liberates you so much I don't even put it off, if I have to take s short break or talk with my GF. I really like the experience and use it a couple of days each week. Most of the time just for a short 30min session. But you are right inside the game and I love that aspect. I also play completely other games than I expected, many sport or music titles, some contractors, cubism, smash rock VR, Red Matter and movies! Ton of movie watching in passthrough and especially for 3D. Was totally worth it for me, so I suggest give it a try if you have the possibility to. Only thing I'm missing: currently the ecosystem is more or less only games, really missing native Netflix etc integration

[@niklasfritzell6465]

Nice to see you mentioning AR glasses. They never fail to put a smile on my face (rokid air user) when i connect them to my steam deck.

[@Belgarath777]

For me, exercise apps are the most compelling reason I'll be coming back very frequently. The Quest 3 brought me back to VR after not really using it since the Rift S. I find it comfortable with the Elite Strap w battery, I get about 4 hours of use with the 120hz option off and the brightness about 50%, and I have a 20000 lithium battery that is very light that I can put in my pocket for another couple of hours. That is more than enough battery. I never have to lower the graphics swtting. Also I prefer the Silicon interface as it's easy to clean. Not sure why the Pico would be recommended when they are laying off a huge amount of their staff.

[@Dan-sw8tg]

wich strap do you have exactly, if I may ask? I got my Quest 3 thursday and I love it too but the battery drains pretty quick

[@Belgarath777]

@Dan-sw8tg I have the overpriced but great for me Meta Elite Strap plus battery.

[@Dan-sw8tg]

@@Belgarath777 the og meta strap comes without battery right?

[@Belgarath777]

@Dan-sw8tg Yes, there is an Elite Strap without battery and an Elite Strap with battery.

[@GeorgeKarolemeas369]

I can’t wait till the ultimate street fighting or boxing game comes. I bought the ps3 move for the fight night game. Glitches aside the community was decent and if you could well…fight. They could see it. I know there is boxing games now but it’s not what I’m looking for. I too love the fitness games but I know this was made for losing yourself in another reality. My nephew has been playing VR for awhile. He told me after playing pistol whip he thought he knew what being fully immersed was until playing that game. I get immersed in almost any game if it’s fun, I’m curious which games people play that give you guys that feeling he had that night.

[@AKYLE315]

Im liking this because theres no wires. i played with a friend back in the day, and it was bulky and annoying. Do you think this would be a good idea for assetto corsa? Im mainly trying to use it for sim driving on my wheel for pc

[@rusadinurima7260]

I was sweating due to nausea just watching this video. I can’t imagine using Meta Quest 3 in real life. Maybe I’ll wait for 5 years until the technology makes gaming more comfortable.

[@ratedm90]

I used to get headaches for hours after playing my quest 2 so i sold it.

[@quinndonnelly]

The fact that you were poking the circle blocks on beatsaber Haha. Pro tip, the circle means you can slash them in any direction, says it somewhere in the tutorial (if that’s still a thing)

[@jonathanfmach2]

I noticed the same thing 😂

[@epic7vet206]

I also find myself poking them lol

[@mrright337]

I ordered a Quest 3 and elite battery headstrap 4 weeks ago and I am still waiting. I received a set of headphones and a headphone stand. Worth about £100. I paid them £750. Direct from Meta. I thought it would be safer. Thieves that's what Meta are. Thieves.

[@briansigsworth5600]

I'm hoping to buy Meta 3. after watching your review I'm still thinking about it.....I'm an elderly 1st time user of VR and still not sure. tx.

[@zbreima]

Never had a VR, but want one of these, prob gonna wait and see what options come up for black friday though

[@andrewdollins2321]

Upgrading from the original oculus and this is a big jump up from that device. Wireless no tracking stands and mixed reality are big quality of life improvements.

[@geovoni4153]

Does it still connect to steam VR?

[@drakethedragon3164]

I have an original Oculus too and have thought of upgrading. Is this headset lighter or about the same weight?

[@andrewdollins2321]

@@drakethedragon3164 It is far lighter and smnaller. Plus if you have the equpment it is wireless. This is a game changer.

[@DesuVR]

The Apple Vision Pro is more of a proof of concept than anything and its goal is to carve out its own niche in the MR space. I highly doubt it's gonna run SteamVR PC titles, it's Apple after all, they're only now starting to dip their toes into serious gaming with the new iPhone. I wouldn't hold my breathe for it and it's not at all on my mind when considering my next PCVR headset.

[@kevinmach730]

I don't know what Apple's aim is market-wise, but at that price, it's going to be very narrow.

[@desmondwhite5664]

Are you able to change out the head strap with the oculus 2 dial strap? This one looks uncomfortable and similar to a jock strap.

[@bluefish5112]

Wow!!!!! This looks awesome!!!!😊

[@josemartins-game]

You need a proper third party Head strap. They become very confortable.

[@Thetechchap]

Agreed! But it's a shame we have to buy 3rd party accessories ON TOP of the higher price

[@josemartins-game]

@@Thetechchap people buy iPhones and they dont even have a charger included. Seems to be a common practice these days.

[@ThepurposeofTime]

@@josemartins-game this thing is a multi screen tablet, multi screen wide screen TVs, multiple types of FREE cinema, an Imax, a boat trip, a flying machine, a space ship. the guy is on cocain saying its too expensive 🤣

[@MethosOhio]

@@Thetechchap Yeah, you'd think they could have at least sprang for a basic hard elite style strap with the 512GB version that costs $150 more. But even that just comes with a floppy strap.

[@drieterujobolus6293]

30 Dayes with Standard Strap? HOW!?

[@MethosOhio]

Apparently by only being in it 15-30 minutes at a time. I sometimes spend 6 hours in VR, so I had to replace the strap almost immediately. It was just too painful. I'm still waiting for a Quest 3 equivalent to the BoboVR M1 to exist.

[@NewbVT]

I have zero experience with VR. Regarding battery life -- can these be used with a charging cable? I'm intrigued about watching movies and the virtual monitors for work where I would not be moving around....but if it's only going to last an hour or a little more it doesn't seem practical. TIA.

[@nickr3526]

Good review. The battery life really does play in its favor. Longest I played was around an hour. Been playing AC Nexus and it definitely isnt something I can play for hours on end.

[@pluschy7886]

If I plug it into the PC and play it on steam does it still use battery? Or does it just stay charging while plugged in to pc?

[@rogrjemi]

Something that most people aren't talking about is the removal of the rings on the controllers, which is the #1 reason I want the quest 3

[@justinhicks7814]

100%, I have the fattest black scuff mark on the ring from hittin my cabinet with a mean left hook 😂

[@rogrjemi]

@@justinhicks7814 Yo a day after I made the comment I was playing vr and broke the ring off my right controller 💀 at least i got what I wanted 😅

[@n9ne]

this thing is more expensive than a mid range AMD pc you can build some impressive gaming computers for that price

[@busterbrown1686]

VR is another level. Mess around and find out

[@erichennies4728]

Yeah, but try walking around with a desktop gaming pc and monitor straped to your face.

[@n9ne]

Steam Deck OLED buy one@@erichennies4728

[@clivegreen5492]

Can you plug in a USB stick with films on it and watch them via the Quest 3?

[@Vhampyre]

im buying one soon gonna be my first VR headset ever!! SUPER KEEEN TO TRY IT! , bye bye real world... xD

[@Maddog448]

This is a priceless piece of space age technology especially if you are upgrading from a psvr

[@stevebelis6589]

Ps vr 2 is very good. But your still stuck with a cable

[@cgt3rs446]

256gb would’ve been perfect. I’m just waiting for a price drop to upgrade from the quest 2

[@elfferich1212]

if you sell your q2 for like 250/300 euros if its in good condition, the upgrade should be worthwhile already? q2 is going to drop in price too

[@senkyetsu]

watching this on a quest 3 and i gotta say the strap it comes with is definitely a must to replace

[@Jaydot34.]

I had never heard of the meta quest vr headset until 2 days ago by a work colleague so I went down the rabbit hole looking up vids on yt and now I really want one 😃 more than the ps5.

[@haaark]

Picked up the Quest 3 on launch and I’m heavily debating sending it back. There’s simply a lack of high quality games and the headset is not as comfortable as my Rift S. I really enjoy the AR experience but even this is lacking for productivity without OS integrations; this is where Apple will shine with being able to use your entire computer with the headset instead of just one window at a time.

[@DG4444everrrr]

I agree on sending it back. Sure I think it is awesome but there is not many games I want to play on it right now. Maybe 3-4 I have really enjoyed but that’s not enough for the $$$ price tag. Plus the MR is so-so and not that great graphically as I was anticipating.

[@ForeverConsciousResearch]

I'm hoping that one of you could answer this for me because I'm new to the VR world. Since quest has had multiple versions I figured it had a decent library to work with but do games released for quest 1 & 2 not work with 3? Hence the limited library?

[@DG4444everrrr]

@@ForeverConsciousResearch the games are compatible with the new quest 3 but they are not updated graphically. There are only a select few games out that are in 4K.

[@worchoc552]

@@ForeverConsciousResearch Their are defiantly some pretty decent game's standalone but it will probably take awhile for the dev's to release the graphics updates. I will say the quest 2 was the most updated and supported device I've ever owned. It aged like fine wine, except the battery. The quest 3 is more like a generational increase rather than an upgrade from the quest 2, mainly in the lenses imo. Also having a pc really opens up the game library way more than you'd expect. anything with a semi decent gpu from the last five years will run games pretty smoothly, at least way better than standalone.

[@ForeverConsciousResearch]

Thank you both for your responses...much appreciated.

[@speedbird737]

I bought the 512GB Quest 3 with the charging dock, carry case and the silicon facial interface. Also bought the Meta Rayban sunglasses with build in camera for video, photos and livestreaming - dont have an issue with the price whatsoever lol

[@MrAkaacer]

What about streamed games from steam? How is the battery life then? I assume it doesn't have to use as much power.

[@jimbuono2404]

Spot on review. I upgraded from the 2 with all the accessories to the 3 just as it comes from the box. Resolution is so much better and makes a big difference. Old 2 games look and play much better, even the cheap ones. The free MR game is fun. Downsides? As you said, after half hour or 45 minutes it gets tiresome. passthrough could be better. Some waviness around the edges, just not good enough. But better than the 2 by quite a bit. I will use it mostly for VR games hooked to my PC where the upgrade allows better ability to read text on gages and printed pages. 500 is a bit much but if you can swing it, it's worth it.