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Meta has officially revealed theMeta Quest 3Sheadset, a brand-new virtual reality device with a far more consumer-friendly price than most of the VR headsets on the market.Meta Quest 3is the latest VR headset from Meta, offering a range of new features and set to host a big exclusive game in the near future.
Meta Quest 3 gives users access to a wide range of gamesthat were initially built with the original Quest and Quest 2 headsets in mind, but with upgraded resolution, a sleek new design, and a variety of important quality of life features. However, the $499.99 price tag for the base version of the Meta Quest 3 has turned many consumers off from buying the device. Indeed, the high price of entry has kept a great number of average consumers from jumping on the VR hype train. That’s where the newly-announced Meta Quest 3S virtual reality headset comes in.
The Meta Quest 3S launches on October 15. The128 GB version of the device will retail for $299, while the 256 GB costs $399. Those interested in the Meta Quest 3S canpre-order now. As far as specs go, the Meta Quest 3S uses the same processor as the Quest 3, but is weaker overall, as evident by its 1832 x 1920 resolution. Meta has also confirmed that Quest 3S adopters will be treated to a free game.
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BatmanVR gameBatman: Arkham Shadowwill be free to anyone that buys the Quest 3S headset. Additionally, those that buy a regular Quest 3 will also get a free copy ofBatman: Arkham Shadowwhile the promotion is live.Batman: Arkham Shadowis the next installment in the belovedBatman: Arkhamseries and the second virtual reality entry. The firstBatmanVR game,Batman: Arkham VR, was relatively well-received at the time of its release and served as a launch title for the PlayStation VR on PS4 before eventually making its way to other platforms.
Batman: Arkham Shadowserves as a prequeltoArkham Asylumand sees Batman at odds with the Rat King. WhereasBatman: Arkham VRwas largely devoid of combat,Arkham Shadowwill have a greater emphasis on fighting and will look to more faithfully adapt theArkhamformula for the VR space. Time will tell howBatman: Arkham Shadowstacks up, but regardless, it should make for a great freebie for any early Quest 3S adopters out there.
