Virtual Reality

[MartyG]

With the proper figures. We know that the last recorded peak of VR headsets on Steam was at 3.4 million. The latest August Steam survey shows a share of 19.2%.

This makes a headset count of 652,800 (although it's likely to be more given this is just connected headsets when the survey is pushed out - this is something that fluctuates month-to-month). Index has retained its good market share since it launched, and this is the market that Index 2 is aimed at, to whom it will sell very well.

It is not going to be a direct competitor to Quest 3, it is not aiming at the same segment of the market.

[Lebowski]

nope your right ignore me

[Asura]

This makes a headset count of 652,800 (although it's likely to be more given this is just connected headsets when the survey is pushed out - this is something that fluctuates month-to-month).

Admittedly this is why I've always found its Quest figures unreliable. Apparently Valve changed how the values were measured at the end of 2022, though; the exact method isn't known but I assume they've changed it to it's about whether a headset is connected within a duration of the survey, rather than when the survey polls.

Because even as someone who uses the Quest for PCVR, I unplug it when not in use.

[MartyG]

Whatever Quest 3 ends up being tomorrow, or Deckard ends up being when it's announced, there is a lot of stuff to be excited about in the VR world at the moment in all the different segments of the market, and the interest Apple's Vision Pro is likely to produce can only help things further.

[dataDave]

I’ll be there day one for the Apple headset. That’s going to make my work an absolute breeze.

[Dogg Thang]

I’ll be there day one for the Apple headset. That’s going to make my work an absolute breeze.

Is your job throwing money at Apple?

[Asura]

So - is anyone else under starters' orders to hit the pre-order (or buy) button when it goes live a bit later today?

[huxley]

So - is anyone else under starters' orders to hit the pre-order (or buy) button when it goes live a bit later today?

Absolutely not I would only invest in a Facebook product if they had a killer social hub or app that drew people in etc. Horizons thing has fallen flat, at peak it only seemed to have a very small amount of uses and no actual content.

I am gobsmacked that Facebook don’t seem to be promoting their own product On their own platform

I’m still intrigued to see what they have today

[MartyG]

So - is anyone else under starters' orders to hit the pre-order (or buy) button when it goes live a bit later today?

Yes, the specs will make it a superb PCVR headset, so unless the cake is a lie, I'll be ordering one as soon as pre-orders go up.

[huxley]

Delayed by 30 minutes - Zuckerbot needs a firmware update?

Yes, the specs will make it a superb PCVR headset, so unless the cake is a lie, I'll be ordering one as soon as pre-orders go up.

Good point - I`m still happy with my Index, lets see..........

[MartyG]

I've ordered the Meta Quest 3 512 GB model, pre-orders are up now.

https://www.meta.com/gb/quest/quest-3/

[huxley]

Stopped watching the company paid whoopers spoiled that.
Look forward to your review [MENTION=42]MartyG[/MENTION]

[Asura]

Ordered! Got straight in with Meta themselves.

I went with the 128gb model; I just couldn't justify paying £140 for expanded storage. I've got the 128gb Quest 2 and practically never filled it.

[huxley]

Full Specs

CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB, 512GB
Display 4K+ Infinite Display (2 LCDs with 2064 x 2208 pixels per eye)
Full-color passthrough Two RGB cameras (18 PPD)
Refresh rate 90Hz (native), 120Hz (experimental)
Field of View 110 degrees horizontal, 96 degrees vertical
Weight 515 grams
Dimensions 184 mm x 160 mm x 98 mm
Battery life up to 2.9 hours (rated)
Charge time 2 hours (rated)
Backwards compatible Yes
Eye tracking No
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2

Tidy bit of kit

[MartyG]

Launching with the Quest 3 is Quest Plus, which is a game subscription service. It sounds a little poor offering-wise as it's £8 a month (or £60 annual) and it provides two games a month. They stay in your account if you cancel, but you'll only be able to play them whilst subscribed.

The 512GB model includes 6-months Quest Plus: https://www.meta.com/gb/meta-quest-plus/