Meta Quest 3 Review - Should You Buy It?

[@james_newall]

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[@Sallbrown7914]

I just ordered a META 3 & I wear glasses. I hope I don’t need subscription lenses but I will definitely use this coupon if I need them. Thanks!

[@james_newall]

Hi @@Sallbrown7914 thank you for the comment 🙂! You're welcome and I hope you enjoy the headset.

[@cameron9695rhysd]

No-one talking about how Dad jumped on the sim and dove through a bridge in a fighter jet like a G 😂 good man

[@james_newall]

Hey Cameron! Thank you so much for the comment 😃! I completely agree and was watching with amusement when my Dad did this 😃! To add some context, my Dad was good friends with Spike Jones, the Squadron CO (Commanding Officer) of the pilot who flew a real Hunter from 1sqn, unauthorised, through the middle of Tower Bridge in 1968 (the pilot was Flt Lt Alan Pollock)

[@kingofthegrey]

Just ordered mine after watching your review! Great video! I’ve never had a VR set before, but watching your dad play Flight Simulator was the selling point for me. Thank you!

[@Klovar]

i just got mine last month i HIGHLY recommend the bobovr S3 pro strap / battery system. the strapnthat comes with the quest 3 is pretty bad btw i am amso brand new to vr enjoy! 😁

[@james_newall]

Deep Value, thank you so much for the kind words and for letting me know 🙂! I will let my Dad know as he will be delighted to hear this. The Quest 3 is an outstanding headset and I'm sure you will enjoy as much as we do!

[@james_newall]

@@Klovar thank you so much for the comment and for head strap recommendation. The BOBOVR S3 Pro Super Strap looks great and I'll have a look into it 🙂.

[@_LonnieDavis]

Great review! I can't wait to buy the meta quest 3 your review has encouraged me to get one and watching your dad enjoy flight simulator was a wholesome moment I can't wait to let my dad try virtual reality 😀

[@james_newall]

@@_LonnieDavis thank you so much for your kind words they are very much appreciated 🙂. I shared them with my Dad and he too is equally touched by them. It is a fantastic device and if you do get one I hope your Dad loves it too 🙂.

[@james_newall]

I've been thoroughly enjoying using the new Meta Quest 3! But what about you? Do you own a Quest 3 or are you thinking about getting one? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below 😃!

[@hedgecraftTheReal]

Getting one soon so excited 😊😊

[@james_newall]

@@hedgecraftTheReal fantastic 😃!! Well I hope you enjoy it HedgeCraft and thanks so much for the comment 🙂!

[@paulsmith9106]

Hi there, thinking of pulling the trigger on this. I teach design so would there be any immersive cad software out there? 😊also is it worth getting just the 128gb over the 512?

[@james_newall]

@@paulsmith9106 Thank you so much for the comment and questions 🙂! I don't use CAD myself so can't comment from personal experience but I did have a look online and found this, which I hope is useful: www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/24212682218375897/ . Storage wise, it depends what you intend to use the headset for. In our case we predominantly use it for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, a game that plays from the PC (i.e. it doesn't install anything on the headset and therefore doesn't take any space) leaving enough space on the headset for the occasional game/app. However, if you do intend to install and use lots of apps on the headset then you might want to consider the 512Gb version.

[@MesozoicZac]

You can buy a silicone interface to replace the fabric one which makes cleaning the headset much easier!

[@AlessandroAttar]

Hey, love the review, very interesting and informative, I will use this information to influence my overall idea of the meta quest, thank you

[@james_newall]

Hey Alessandro, thank you so much for the comment and kind words it is very much appreciated 🙂. If you are looking for, or considering getting a VR (and/or Mixed reality) headset, then it's excellent!

[@JunyuVR]

You also can try to buy a head strap, it is very useful! with batttery one is better.

[@itsagoal182]

Talking to Dad like a TV News reader 😄

[@james_newall]

haha that made me laugh 🤣! Thanks itsagoal 🙂

[@bradnelson3595]

What a great dad you have. And you seem like a good son. :)

[@james_newall]

Hi Brad, thank you so much for the very kind words 🙂!! It is very much appreciated and I will share this with my Dad when I next speak with him. Thank you again 🙂👍

[@Iron_Dog07]

Just got mine today! Gotta say it’s an absolute blast to play with. Anyway great review!

[@Thatmanbailey]

I wish I could get one but my mum is still a bit shaky on the price 😢

[@james_newall]

Hi Iron, thanks so much for commenting and for the kind words, its appreciated 🙂! I agree it is a lot of fun!

[@james_newall]

@@Thatmanbailey I empathise [with you] and understand how your Mum feels. It is a lot of money.

[@slickcars]

This was a great video, very informative. Keep it up😊😊

[@james_newall]

Hi slickcars, thank you so much it's appreciated! 🙂👍

[@PianoMan139]

this was very helpfull i considered replacement of my met quest 2 and this video made decide to get it!

[@james_newall]

Hi PianoMan, thank you so much for the comment and kind words, it's appreciated 🙂!

[@WUTANG1683]

Good video. My grandfather (probably same age as your father) would love something like this. My grandfather worked on and flew helicopters in Vietnam.

[@james_newall]

Hi Baraka, thanks so much for the comment! I bet your grandfather has some stories then! If you are interested, this is how I built the PC that my Dad uses for Flight Sim 2020: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ami7pZeciL2Ge5I

[@WUTANG1683]

@ He does! Thanks mate, much appreciated.

[@Zack.ali7274]

Bless your dad❤ and great video

[@james_newall]

Thank you so much Mohanadali7349, it's appreciated 🙂🙂

[@cemeter1832]

Just ordered mine but I do have a question. Do joysticks on the controller catch stick drift as easily as the Quest 2 controllers?

[@priscillaquinn9505]

I hope you got him a nicer headstrap like a kiwi or bobo if you prefer a halo style strap. My kiwi fixes strain 100% you also have to replace that garbage facial interface

[@james_newall]

Hey Priscilla, thanks for the comment and suggestion. I few people have suggested a new/different strap so I will probably have a look into a different one sometime soon.

[@popcornshiner3937]

I just bought the v3 model, thanks for the info on the lenses as I will probably need them. cheers

[@james_newall]

Hi Popcorn, thanks so much for the comment 🙂! With regard to the lenses, they are excellent as they have made a notable improvement for my Dad. You don't have to, but if you haven't had your eyes checked for a while then it would be worth considering getting an updated prescription from your chosen optician to make sure any lens order you make is accurate.

[@popcornshiner3937]

@@james_newall yes true I got my eyes checked about a year ago and I am going to get the results sent to me. I will see how the quest 3 3 goes but I am pretty sure I will need Lenses fitted. thanks for getting back to me.

[@james_newall]

@@popcornshiner3937 You're welcome. Also, if you do decide to get some lenses you can now get 5% off a VROptician order using this link: vroptician.com/?coupon=JamesNewall

[@popcornshiner3937]

@@james_newall Thanks for the reply, yes I have seen that site and that was all I needed to make my desigion to get the quest 3

[@MaxPowerHouse23]

I own a Quest 3 already so my question is about the VR prescription, since you had some made for your dad. I am farsighted, meaning I can see only up close really up close, I don’t seem to have a problem using the headset without glasses but I wonder if I’m missing a clearer picture. Would I need to get prescription lenses for it? My current prescription is bifocal so my glasses allow me to see far, because that is what I need, and it has a reading prescription for up close so that I don’t have to take them off when reading or seeing something up close. I wonder if I would benefit from getting prescription lenses for VR or not??? Would I need a bifocal prescription or just the far sighted prescription? Your thoughts based on maybe what you got your dad? Thanks! I had a Question 2 and upgraded to the 3 best decision ever! And with content and games getting larger go for the bigger memory one-you won’t regret it.

[@james_newall]

Hi Max, thanks for the comment and question 🙂! I completely agree the Quest 3 is excellent and as you say with content increasing it makes sense to go for the larger storage option if you plan to play or use it for many different games/apps. Regarding your prescription question the best thing to do would be contact VR Optician directly using the form here: support.vroptician.com/contact from my experience their response times have been excellent so hopefully they can help answer your question(s) soon.

[@jamie151-d9j]

hello, i have a question if it's alright, it's about the quest's "goggles". i really do not like things being near my eyes. swimming goggles, while manageable, are far from comfortable, and i really cannot deal with sleep masks at all. would these goggles be okay, (even if it's with an accessory) or is this a piece of tech that i should stay away from? thank you for taking the time to read this, and i hope to hear some positive news 🙂

[@james_newall]

Hello Jamie, thanks for the comment and question 🙂! I empathise as my wife has a similar dislike for googles. Unfortunately, the very nature of what they are means you are not going to like them as they are 'goggles'... and not to too dissimilar the feeling you get wearing a diving mask. That said, when my wife plays the Quest 3 she immerses herself into the game Saber Beat and enjoys it, but it's short lived and it’s not something she seeks to play often. I wish I could give more positive news, but my personal advice would be avoid buying some until you can try a VR headset demonstration somewhere.

[@jamie151-d9j]

@@james_newall i see, that is unfortunate news, i was hoping to get one within the next few months. i have never tried wearing a diving mask, but i guess it's similar to swimming goggles in a way. i guess i will have to ask one of my friends if they have one that i can try out. not sure if this will change anything, but if i did get one, i would have used them for nature views, fighting games, and movies. thank you for responding. ...maybe i will be able to use a cheap (broken) model as a form of exposure therapy some day.

[@fabiobertelli]

Hi James, please let me ask your opinion. I saw your video and heard your father's opinion, I understood that it is worth using with Flight Simulator. I want to use it only for this purpose, will it be worth the money spent?

[@james_newall]

Hi Fabio, thank you for the comment and question, its appreciated 🙂. "Will it be worth the money spent?", it depends on what you see as value for money. The Meta Quest 3 is an excellent VR and AR headset immersing you into the flight sim world. So if you plan on using it regularly (even if only for Flight Simulator) then yes it’s absolutely worth it - click here to see how good it is 05:23 ! However, keep in mind you may need to use a cable connected between the headset and PC eliminating connection issues which might happen through WiFi (I have added a web link in the description of the cable we use).

[@blackheartwolf]

Headset is good for instrument training in sim.

[@johnrogers6047]

What I don't like is how fast these things are advancing and leaving the previous models left behind, I bought a oculus go awhile back and now they don't support it at all

[@james_newall]

Hi John, I emphasise with you. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with the Oculus Go but see it was released in 2018 and is probably considered 'old tech', with fewer games and apps able to play on it.

[@johnrogers6047]

@james_newall I get that but 6 years and already out of updates etc that's not fair to the consumer

[@colinmcauliffe-e3k]

I have the meta quest 3 here in Australia its great I play car racing games like automobilista 2 on the headset highly recommended it.

[@james_newall]

Hi Colin, I'm so glad you're enjoying it and I completely agree! 🙂

[@colinmcauliffe-e3k]

@@james_newall thanks James for your response.

[@zhappy]

Is it fine if you don't have a PC, still worth it?

[@james_newall]

Hi zhappy, thanks for the comment and great question! It depends what you enjoy and think is 'worth it'. There are literally hundreds of titles that can be played on the Meta Quest 3 without needing a PC or any other device, with more titles being added. In fact, I believe it has largest number of titles available for any VR device(?). Simply download the game or application you enjoy (or need) and you're away, for example Asgard's Wrath 2 here: 4:05 doesn’t need a PC! The fact it can also connect to a PC improves its range by allowing the users to enjoy VR in many other titles too, for example Microsoft Simulator 2020. In short, if you are looking for a VR headset and you don't have a PC, I still think it's worth considering.

[@bryon29able]

Are the games any good though? Or mostly for kids?

[@howtowithantrex]

Dad gave us post-game interview lol great vid

[@james_newall]

Thank you so much howtowithantrex 🙂!

[@Lightness4Ever]

So does this quest 3 cast to chromecast with latest version? And if it does. Does the chromecast matter if it was chromecast was HD or 4k version?

[@agarciaagarcia3598]

Don't buy this or anything else at Best Buy. I made a purchase of this online and went to pick it up. Something was not quite right with the box but I trusted Best Buy. A month later I realize there are some green dots on the right screen. It was past the time I could return it to the store so I got everything I needed to make a warranty claim. Only then did I find out the the serial number on my receipt match the number on the box but it did not match the number on the device itself. Since the quests are not kept on Best Buy store shelfs they are kept in the back. Basically an employee of Best buy put in the box his defective unit and kept the new one for himself. Of course when I found out I returned to the store and was told that it was no longer their problem. Best Buy buyers beware in Best Buy in store thieves.

[@nelsonthekinger]

is 128 GB enough?

[@james_newall]

Hi Nelson, it depends on what you plan to use it for. If you are planning (or want the ability) to download several apps/games so they are 'there' installed on the device waiting to be played, then you will probably want the 512Gb version as it can store more. However, for something like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 it doesn't download anything to the device, it simply plays the simulator in VR through the PC.

[@99BiggBacc]

Great video! 👏 Thank you.

[@james_newall]

Hi 99PrObZ, thank you so much 🙂!

[@somerandom7672]

I had the original HTC Vive. It was great (at least at the time) but after 20-30 minutes I felt awful. I was nauseous to the point of almost hurling, and I ended up with a migraine, having to spend the rest of the day laid down with my eyes closed. I don't know if that's because I was wearing glasses under there or had the settings wrong... But I haven't used it again or bought another set since then. Has anyone had a similar experience with older models that they don't find with newer headsets?

[@james_newall]

Hi Some Random, thanks for the comment and I'm sorry to read this. I empathise as I had a similar experience with the Meta Quest 2 one evening after an intensive gaming session... with the effects lasting a few hours. Is it because you wear glasses? Maybe, but I doubt it’s the sole reason. I don't know the HTC Vive but some users mentioned a similar experience using the Quest 2 where you need to look through the centre of the lenses to get it exactly focussed. The pancake lenses in the Quest 3 removes this problem as they have uniform edge to edge clarity, so you no longer need to look through the centre of the lenses - I breifly talk about this here 1:21. The purpose made lenses from VR Optician have helped my Dad a lot and I have added a link to their website in the description of the video above. Will both these things resolve the issue? Unfortunately, I don’t know but if you do descide to buy one I sincerely hope they do.

[@james_newall]

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[@goldenboy8954]

How do I add prescription

[@james_newall]

Hi Golden, in the description of the video I have added a link to VR Optician's website. With the website open select the VR headset you own where you can then enter your prescription details.

[@james_newall]

Hi Golden, in case you haven't ordered some lenses from VROptician yet you can now get 5% off using this link, which will also allow you to enter your prescription details: vroptician.com/prescription-lens-inserts/meta-quest3/?coupon=JamesNewall

[@utbr2]

I'[m a new to all this.. What game was Dad playing? I would enjoy playing it.

[@james_newall]

Hi utbr2, thank you for the comment 🙂. That was Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. You can see more about the PC and how I built it for my Dad to enjoy this flight simulator here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ami7pZeciL2Ge5Isi=Ymrh1qewQSsnk3JT

[@3ElDer7Muerte]

Too this day the single greatest purchase of my life..

[@ramygamer16]

You always have a smile in your face :)

[@james_newall]

haha thanks Ramy 😃 that's very kind! A lot of things to smile about I guess 😃!

[@macbook12345]

I upgraded to meta quest 3 then recently sold it and went back to the 2. WHY ? The advertisement shows super clear pass through. That’s is not what you see that is the recorded pass through. So basically the pass through sucks I’d wait for future designs that have actual pass through

[@ילדיגורודיש]

What a great review and a great product.

[@jdarg4163]

The battery life is not 2-3 hours at all my headset only last 45 mins to 1 hour max so I don't know where got that one from bro

[@ilikestuff8218]

you definitely have 120hz on

[@JunyuVR]

yes, it is valuable to buy.

[@Professor_Bugs]

You need to get quest games optimizer. Increases render rez of games while keeping fps. Its awesome. Like getting quest 4

[@Bataxe100]

Quick answer, yes

[@james_newall]

I agree 🙂

[@Vr_lover69]

Im saving up 😅

[@emeraldknight72]

Buy it

[@james_newall]

Well that pretty much sum's it up 🙂. I've added links to where you can buy the Meta Quest 3 in the description.

[@quentonk8102]

People need to emphasize more that some people find it to be greater when connected to a PC the native games for the quest just aren't that good right now

[@Ur2ez4me81]

The ones I played are good just not all of them are great.

[@horrorgaming1799]

You can order new facial interfaces and change them out to feel better.

[@james_newall]

Hi Horror, thanks for the comment 🙂. I think this is one of those things which borders on a 'must have' so I might have a look into one at some point.

[@Klovar]

Zenni persctiption lenses for Quest 3 are $20 cheaper 😁 than the brand you got 💪

[@james_newall]

Hi Klovar, thanks for the suggestion. Naturally, I can only speak about our experience with VR Optician. Not only are the lenses we received excellent but their customer service has been outstanding too! Whilst filling out my Dad's prescription on their website I made a mistake reading the optician's form, and only noticed my mistake a short time later. In haste I emailed VR Optician letting them know, and they not only got back to me quickly saying they have corrected the form but the lenses arrived the next day from Germany.

[@packgo34]

Sorry to say to you guys, that is not free to 2 hours of battery life you want to both few minutes

[@Strixluca]

Meta is so good

[@james_newall]

I am impressed with the device 🙂

[@youtuberbackup7950]

Exclusives for me

[@maze-mh7fl]

Daft Punk fans can like here🤘

[@james_newall]

haha I love it, thanks Maze 😂!! It's definitely got a Daft Punk look to it 😃!

[@sohmiJesuswithme]

Jesus love you all so much❤️✝️for real

[@Michael-hb3ip]

Sheep

[@nauvofact993]

A pixel burned out on my Quest 3. I gave it back under warranty - more than a month has passed, the distributor has not yet given any answer or solved the problem. DO NOT BUY, in case of warranty you will sit for months without your device. So what should I do now, buy another one or wait another month? I fly in a DCS squad and my flight partners are no longer happy with me. What can I do - these are all meta cocks.

[@james_newall]

Hi Nauvofact, thanks for the comment and I'm sorry to read this. It will depend on where you are in the world but in the UK I think you should be able to contact the retailer (not the manufacturer, but where you bought it from for example Amazon) and request a repair or replacement (it shouldn't take too long).