Meta Quest 3 is one of the most popular mixed-reality headsets in the world. One of the main contributing factors to their popularity is their affordability. Now, Meta has gone a step further and launched an even cheaper headset, without compromising much on the performance. In this article, we delve into the details of the Meta Quest 3S and also discuss its expected price in Nepal.
Meta Quest 3S Overview
Design and Display
The standout design aspect of the Meta Quest 3S is definitely its camera layout, whose alignment is awfully similar to the Pro series iPhones. Other than that, they look pretty much the same as the standard Quest 3. It comes with a customisable strap and an action button to toggle between modes. Meta says the headset is lightweight too, however, they have not given actual numbers on the weight. Additionally, Meta was kind enough to include a spacer in between, so that users who need glasses can enjoy the Quest 3S without taking them off. Otherwise, they can also customise the thing with Zenni MR prescription lenses.
As for the visuals, the headset features screens with 1,832 x 1,920 pixels resolution per eye. This is quite a bit low in comparison to the biggest and baddest headset from the company, which has 2,064 × 2,208 pixels dedicated to each eye. Other than that, it has a 96° by 90° field of view, 20 pixels per degree, and 773 PPI pixel density.
Performance
The Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 coupled with 8GB memory handles the workload on the Meta Quest 3S. Given that, this headset has similarly potent internals to the regular Quest 3. Furthermore, the headset is available in 128GB and 256GB storage options. The maximum storage on this wearable is half that you would get on the top-of-the-line offering.
You continue to control it with Touch Plus controllers, which are equipped with TruTouch Haptics to offer realistic sensations during usage.
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Software and Features
The Meta Quest 3S offers the Passthrough feature introduced on the Meta Quest 3. This allows you to enjoy mixed reality wherein you can overlay the virtual world on top of the real world. It also boots on Meta Horizon OS and will enjoy the same updates and ecosystem improvements as the flagship headset.
That being said, it is capable of spatial computing and spatial audio. Users can use it for media consumption, and interactive activities like VR gaming, painting, and working even. It better supports 2D apps like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Meta Quest 3S can be in transit as well with the Travel Mode. The headset is also equipped with Meta AI for Quest.
Future Improvements
Meta also revealed their plans for the future. They are working on expanding the Travel Mode such that user can enjoy their headset on trains. Similarly, artificial intelligence is also being improved and will be able to be enabled with the “Hey Meta” wake word.
Meta Quest 3S Price in Nepal and Availability
Meta announced the Quest 3S on 25 September 2024 and the pre-booking have already opened. It carries a starting price tag of USD 299.99 for the 128GB variant while doubling the storage costs an extra 100 bucks. Meta is bundling the Batman: Arkham Shadow game alongside the purchase of the headset. In the meantime, you also get a one-year warranty and a three-month trial for Meta Quest+.
The headset market has not taken off in Nepal, hence, it will likely not be available here officially. However, you can still get them through unauthorised channels. Talking of the pricing, we expect the Meta Quest 3S price in Nepal to start at NPR 48,199.
| Meta Quest 3S | Price in the US (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| 128GB | USD 299.99 | NPR 48,199 |
| 256GB | USD 399.99 | NPR 64,499 |
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