Lets talk about the Quest 3
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- Опубликовано: 10 июн 2024
- Its been about 4 months since the release of the Meta Quest 3 and is been 3 and a half since I got one of my own. In the time since ive been using it quite a bit and I think im finally ready to share my thoughts on the thing. So Lets talk about the Quest 3!
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Hopefully youve enjoyed this review and if so please let me know in the comments if you would like to see more of this sort of content as I will be getting the bigscreen beyond at some point soon and id be more than happy to do a review for that when it arrives!
See you all next time for another Lethal Company VR Video!
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Just passing through for the review, but I noticed you said this was your first hardware review, coulda fooled me this was top notch
Thank you so much for that! Glad you enjoyed it 😁
I was one of the testers for the quest 3, not sure if I’m allowed to talk about it now or not, but basically you hit a lot of the points that were brought in testing
So they ignored you inputs and basically you weren't a tester
@@everythingpony do you really think they cared about one persons input? There were hundreds of testers
@@specs6637you were a tester... that's the entire point. they should have fixed the issues
@bltelysian I believe that these "issues" were not considered due to economic profitability, and it's well known that the sale of accessories generates additional profitability.
The Quest 3 is a benchmark vr headset. Sure you gotta pimp it out a bit but then it's bloody fantastic. There's no going back now!
Bad idea but do you.
@@user-je6xu9em8fWith HattoriX in VRChat, great idea, but do you. I don’t personally feel like being constrained by base stations.
How does it compare to the pro
@@lawrencerbe2661I’ve never tried the pro but I watched a vid comparing them and honestly the pro looks shite in comparison. I just got the quest 3 and it’s great, I’m glad I waited.
Give it a year or two, and they’ll be saying the same exact thing about the Quest 4.
One of the best tech reviews I've seen in a while, no joke. Straight to the point, nice pace and that stunt you pulled with the mic was chefs kiss 🤌🏻
Great job man! Thank you for the review
The moment I saw your picture in the comments I knew it was you Michael xD
I have had my Quest 3 for about a week now and about that headstrap-
It took a good amount of time to figure it out, but I was able to get the default headstrap to get pretty comfy. The biggest tip is to not tighten the back too much, if you start getting a headache you NEED to loosen it. From what I learned you should rely on the top strap to secure it to your head.
This is useful information for anyone that has bought one recently thank you for the comment!
I really did try to find the sweetspot between the headset being too loose and it causing my head to explode but i just couldnt get it! Perhaps my head is a weird shape! XD
Just get a pro strap
@@Iloveweimaraners I did buy one for my Quest 2, I could never get that original strap to work so I caved in to buy a better one. I thought I would need to do the same for my Quest 3 but was surprised by how comfortable I could get it, everyone who has tried my headset (who also had a Quest 2 with default strap) said that the Quest 3 default is WAYYYY better.
I'm sure a first/third party pro strap would be better, but it would need to be a massive improvement to be worth any money for me.
@@RyanClifford No matter what headset my BF wears, it always looks like it is moved a bit too far to the right side of his head. It doesn't affect his enjoyment apparently, it does look really funny tho lol
Omg exactly my findings the same. There is a particular way to wear the strap comfortably but not for long. They should at least give a guide to wear the strap
Honestly this is so true, it's the ups and downs of the quest 3 and it's still a really good video, 10/10
Thank you Colton glad you enjoyed the review! :)
@@RyanClifford You're welcome, it was pretty educational and I showed my siblings this because we are all big vr fans and I recently got a quest 3 so this helps with it a bit :]
Yes, lots of people fell for the YT bullshit#r/s re pass through, I still find it really useful
Btw the mic issue is currently being worked on and is technically already fixed on the most recent PTC build.
I have both the Quest 3 and the Playstation VR2 and I use my Quest 3 to mostly play Mixed Reality games and for full VR games I play my Playstation VR2 as I really love the immersion as the headset has haptics in it which adds to the immersion and my mother always uses my Quest 3 for painting and doing art with
Id love to try the PSVR2 those controllers look awesome with the haptics!
Which painting program does your mother use please ,I'm trying to work out which one is worth buying
This is the first of your videos I've seen. I think you did great! I appreciate how you clearly specify what you received and bought. I would watch more hardware reviews from you.
this is one of the most concise and thorough reviews of any product that ive ever watched
you have a knack for reviews, i hope you make some more
new sub
Thank you for the kind comment Andre I really appreciate it! I will deffo be doing more reviews in the future! :)
Had the q3 for about a month now, it was my first headset and first time ever trying a headset. I have to say im really blown away. Its hard for me to judge the pros and cons compared to other headset, but overall ive been loving it. The battery life was extremely lackluster, but a battery bank that i already had and a wire fixes that. The faceplate was very uncomfortable at first, but i think after wearing it for awhile its kind of worn in and i dont find it to be that bad. 8/10 for me.
yo quick question, wanna buy my bf a battery for it, which one do u recommend ?
@@sarazivkovic1439 I'd recommend getting a more comfortable head strap for it that comes with a battery pack on the back
@@sarazivkovic1439I think it's supposed to need like 3.7 amps at 5 volts. You'll probably want one with 15k mAh capacity
I like Anker Brand
One of the best, most objective Quest 3 reviews I’ve seen. I’ve had mine about 3 mos mow & it’s my first VR experience. I’ve been blown away with how good it is but I still don’t know much about pcvr or any other headsets. And I somehow manage to get by with the stock strap for as long as the battery lasts. This was helpful, thanks!
Great video you actually help me to make a decision about buying these things, and I wanna step in into VR so much and use it for productivity
shocked you don't have more subs, epic video, straight to the point and informative. thank you
I'm an licensed optician and I just want to let everyone know that if you wear glasses, Zenni Optical will make your RX in lenses that will fit in the inserts for the Quest 3. I had them make a set for my Rift 2 back in the day and they worked great. I was very happy with how it turned out.
My professional opinion about the options available on those lenses, you'll want the oil-resistance. They offer anti-fog, I've never seen an anti-fog coating or product that actually worked. Oil-resistant will minimize the smudges and fingerprints you get on the lenses, however, and for me is the winning option over anti-fog. Zenni charges about 50 USD.
Nice ad
@kevinbastidas1540 It's not an ad, I'm not affiliated with Zenni. I think their glasses quality sucks dicks. Their lens quality is fine, though, and wearing glasses with a headset sucks. I wanted to let people know this is an option.
Very informative for people who need glasses, hope you're not lying to promote something
@@z0zius221 I swear I'm not. I'm just an optician trying to help people.
That mic swap was genius. Good vid!
Haha thank you KingDJMAX I was quite proud of that one! Glad you enjoyed it!
THANK YOU for pointing out that the default straps are extremely uncomfortable + providing solutions to fix that!
Excellent video Ryan!
Debating about whether or not to upgrade to the Quest 3 from my Rift and found your video very helpful.
Keep up the good work.
Great video and review! I have the Quest 3 for about a month now. Having owned an Index and Quest 2 previously, the Quest 3 is undeniably my favorite headset. It is such a versatile device that it is really hard not to recommend. I think something that I wish more people would talk about is using it as a wireless pcvr device. Going from an Index to a Quest 3, being wireless is now a huge priority for me in future headset especially if you’re particularly active (Nofio please continue to improve). Overall great video!
Yeah the wireless is something i deffo should have talked about in hindsight. Its esp good if you have a 40 series gpu because you can use the AV1 codec in virtual desktop. Thanks for the comment :)
@@RyanClifforddo amd gpus still work well
Awesome review thanks for the recommendations I will be using the links to purchase soon
Yeah I got a quest 3 and tried the not moving my head and just look around with my eyes and there's still blur away from the center of your field of view.
You get a generous sweet spot of about the central 35% but by no means is it clear anywhere you look. Not a chance.
Did you get a golden model direct from oculus or something?
Great review... I tried a Quest 2 recently, for the first time, and I really enjoyed the experience. I'd imagine the Quest 3 is noticeably superior. The battery life situation would be better if it supported fast charging, but I've read it does not. I have only one main obstacle in investing in this... the number of free or low-cost VR content (apps & games mostly). When I checked at their app store, everything was $20 or more, which I find expensive. Finally, they shouldn't be shipping this thing with 128GB storage, and charge disproportionately for extra storage (like Apple does).
Great review! Looking forward to checking out your next review on the big screen beyond 👍
Excellent review. As a VR newcomer, this really helped fill me in on the necessary details I need to make an informed decision. Well done!
the mic trick got me lol great video. As a noob to VR this video was very informative.
I bought mine with a battery head strap and I don't regret it. The balance and extended gameplay has been great.
I upgraded from the original vive to the Quest 3 and boy was that worth it. Wireless PCVR is amazing and the resolution + pancake lenses are amazing. The passthrough is the cherry on top that makes me actually want to wear the headset regularly.
Really great review for your first ever one. I've just subbed to you. I've also just ordered the Quest 3 and the Aubika head strap with battery. I already have PSVR2 but the quest really interests me. I can't wait to get it now.
I have had the quest 3 for 2 months, and At first, I could not figure out how to adjust the default strap, but then I got the elite strap, and it is SO MUCH BETTER.
Great review thank you!
So true on the head strap. Got the Bobovr M3 Pro since it’s one of the most popular. Night and day difference. I can use it for hours now without discomfort. Only complaint about the M3 pro is it’s not as comfortable when trying to lay down flat in bed to watch movies / videos while looking up. It’s still totally doable but there’s a thick plastic part behind your head where the external battery connects
Ryan you earned yourself a sub. Loved the way you carried the flow of the review. Really interested in the quest since the apple pro release considering the price point. Thanks for the great video
Thank you troke I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for subscribing :)
Very honest review, unlike others I've seen from bigger youtubers.
Thanks dtz1000 i think honesty is important when it comes to these things!
This is one of the best review videos in RUclips.
Thank you… I am gonna subscribe
This review is really good, I've seen a lot and yours stands out.
I pretty much decided already to get a Q3 as my first VR headset and was also thinking about the BOBOVR M3 Pro headstrap. But I just saw that they released an upgraded version called the S3 Pro, which has a battery with double the capacity and also a slightly changed design so that you can lean back in a chair comfortably while wearing it. Haven't tested it yet, but I think I will buy that one and just wanted to leave a comment here to let others know about the upgraded version. 👍
1. Don't pull an arrow beyond you head?
2. the quest can't track if you're out of range of the cameras. It's not because of the controllers.
Yeah i had a feeling someone might notice that bit but when i noticed and thought about it the video was already rendered! In that specific scene i was attempting to find the point where the tracking breaks hence it looking stupid. The clips before that where im shooting at enemies im using the conrollers normally and it stilll would loose tracking every now and then. I probably should have put some text on the screen saying that was me testing it! But i assure you when im playing normally i dont stick the controller behind my head. Thanks for the comment :)
Would you recommend it for someone who has a pcvr capable pc and wants to use it primarily there?
I´m deciding between it and the valve Index because i found similarly priced options of both on ebay
Get the Quest 3, index is obsolete today
Quest 3 is the better choice since it can do PC VR wirelessly and has a much lower entry cost.
Great video, but I would have loved more reflection at the end about upgrading from a Quest 2 to 3. Quest 2 still has a few years of support ahead. Is it really worth paying another 600 bucks?
Perhaps an unnecessary question, but would you recommend upgrading from the Rift S to the Quest 3 a good choice... or rather advise differently?
Great job at reviewing. First time to your channel. My Dad is in his 70's and losing his physical abilities, so I've been considering some Quests as a way to stay connected and entertained. Gonna search for videos on types of options (apps, etc.) for very non-tech users to see if this seems worth trying.
10/10 video, very informative thank you for making this.
Youre very welcome somerandomnon! :)
I got the quest three for Christmas, and I have already played it more than my PS4 and I’ve had my PS4 for four years
OK, maybe not more but in the first month, I’ve played this thing three times more than my PlayStation
I've had it since almost launch and the headset has been going pretty well for me, upgraded from a vive cosmos elite which had a horrible mic and probably worse god rays than the index, but about the same screen resolution so the clarity upgrade was amazing from that, and going from vive controllers to an actual modern vr controllers is also great and much more playable in games and much better battery life, and the m3 headstral is the same style as the cosmos with all the support on the forehead so I'm already used to that too, and for some reason the mic is great on mine in social games whenever i ask people, not sure if it's a qc thing or if it's a specific voice tone, great video and a lot of good tips to get even more out of it.
I don't know how they did it, but the controller battery life increased a huge amount in the Quest 2 too.
I bought some rechargeable batteries for my controllers months ago, and I still didn't replace it, because the batteries in the controller didn't fully discharged yet. In the past I was used to replacing batteries every few weeks or once every month.
Everybody talks about the Q3 like "wow, the menu is so snappy", "wow, there is multitasking", "now I can move anywhere I want with the menu in passthrough without guardian". But this whole thing is true for the Q2. They improved the software a lot.
I’m right there with you with the pass through. I saw videos and thought “holy shit that’s phenomenal” and when I actually used it I was left there like “huh, so that was a lie” but tbh after getting into better lighting it was actually much better and passable for sure.
This guy clarified in his description that he got his Quest half a month after its release. Your average person wouldn't have bothered to clarify, and would have just written 4 months. That's when I knew I could trust his review, because he clearly values accuracy of information. I watched the vid and sure enough it was precise and well thought out. Nice work sir!
Thank you so much for the kind words vktrees. Was important to me to be as up front as possible. The only thing in hindsight im annoyed i didnt talk about is using the Quest 3 for PCVR as its another positive for the device. Virtual desktop works great with it. But ill make sure to more thoroughly review the next headset I get (if people want more reviews) to give the whole picture!
Uhhhhhhhhh hes said all the reviews said the passthrough worked great. All the reviews were not great.
Why not do a Q3 follow-up with PCVR wireless and also how it is with movies and pass through, etc? My son wants to live in one, lol having snax and chilling watching RUclips on the Q2. It would be good to know about the quality, as its a different medoum. As we know oled and similar tech, but how does the lenses affect 4k and 60 fps and all that visual specs, like nits etc. @RyanClifford
Great video. You covered everything. Well done!
This review is so so good. The person has a very high potential in tech market.
What about if you have a Rift S? Would you recommend a Quest 3 in that case? I've been considering a dedicated PCVR headset but the really nice ones obviously aren't cheap and I would need to invest in base stations and controllers. Bear in mind I only use mine for Sim Racing, BUT.... using Immersed VR for the extra screens and stuff for my workflow when doing work would be awesome and that is another reason I'm interested in the quest 3. Also how is the latency on the Quest 3 vs. a Index or other dedicated PCVR headset? Noticeable? Thoughts?
I just made this upgrade myself. Similar use cases, I'm a pcvr player but my primary interest in the upgrade was for using Immersed.
I haven't got a chance to try wireless pcvr or immersed on my daily driver yet (busy week) but after a couple of days of playing around with RE4 and wen browsing, I can say confidently that this is going to be a good fit for Immersed.
The text is very clear; clear enough that I've done most of my web-browsing in the device since I've had it, rather than using a laptop or phone.
I didn't expect to care for the passthrough (just a gimmick, I thought). I was very wrong. The pass-through is great and makes VR much easier and more convenient to use. Heck, I've been using it to read in bed next to my SO while they scroll on their phone. It's no more of an obstruction than having my nose in a book would be. I can have a conversation in the headset and it feels completely natural. I look forward to doing the same in my professional life.
My favorite creator, reviewing my favorite headset?!
Ah thank you Civol! It's made my day that you say Im your favourite creator! Hope you having a good weekend!
I actually don't hate the default strap, I found it very alright, it's not the best but after jostling it around enough and adjusting it I got it to a level where I find it very easy to ignore and put it on, take it off all without any discomfort or issues
also the best option if you lay down often
I also find the default strap perfectly good. I had originally planned to get a Bobo VR strap but I keep just putting it off because I don't really feel I need it. I'll admit at first I found the default strap downright painful after about an hour of use, but once I learned to adjust it properlyI find it totally comfortable. It's also much easier and faster to put the headset on or take it off than the elite strap with battery I had on my old Quest 2.
Yea it actually is a good strap
@@ToxicGamingFR wouldn't say good because while laying down it tends to not hold well the headset and makes it to go sideways, but basically the only option for that
I also thought so until I got the bobo vr s3 pro. I didn’t like the way my hair would get pulled when adjusting the default strap. It may not be a dealbreaker for most, but once you feel the s3 pro strap there’s no going back
My first VR set and is perfect along with a comfortable strap. I can use all day.
I didn't have a huge issue with the comfort of the Quest 2 headstrap, but I noticed how much more I used it once I got the BoboVR M2 pro+ and a silicon cover. Just so much quicker and easier to put on and adjust. I do also prefer the halo strap for comfort despite it moving a bit more. I ordered the M3 Pro and a silicon cover before I even ordered my Quest 3. I haven't hadn't any issues with the 3 BoboVR batteries I have either (buzzing or rapidly discharging), although I've read that plenty of people have.
The comparative lack of binocular overlap with the Quest 3 compared to the Quest 2 did bother me or the first few weeks I had it, although I don't even notice it any more (the peripheral edges of the displays had a noticeable sharp drop in brightness and no depth) Not sure if they did something with firmware updates, or I've just become accustomed to it.
Yeah for the M3 pro i also havent had any issues with the battery buzzing which is good! I 100% agree the default strap is a pain to adjust for sure. I never even noticed the lack of binocular overlap maybe im just less perceptable to it? Thanks for the comment :)
Considering how low the price dropped for the Quest 2, I'm gonna wait for the same thing when the Quest 3 drops from its 400 to 500 dollar price, just like with when I had my Quest 2, within I'd say like a year or two the price could be as low as 200
I finally stuck a crowbar into my wallet and ordered a Quest 3 today after watching your video. This is my first try at VR and from your video I understand that I have done the right thing and I know what to do about the issues I'm sure Im about to discover. Good video....good information...and your explainations were so ver clear and helpful. Thank you ! Arno from the coast of Maine USA !!!
Hi Arno! Congratulations on getting your first VR headset! Im glad my videos helped you take the plunge!
Some advice as you are new to VR I would say just watch out for motion sickness. Some poeple dont get it when they start but some do (me included). Just make sure that if you start feeling sick to stop playing and take a break. Dont try and push through it.
You need to build up your immunity to the motion sickness and get your ''VR legs'' as poeple call it!
Thank you for the comment!
hi sir ,
i love watching movies, 3d sbs movies. can we enjoy 3d movies on quest 3? i have xreal air 2 but i couldnt enjoy full screen on it.
Great review! My hand is being forced moving from the index to the quest 3 due to Index reliability issues and lack of parts availability (cables). Having no PCVR wire solves a major issue of reliability in every single VR headset ive used. We'll see how this goes! Perhaps Quest 3 as an HMD as well as Index controllers will be the perfect combo
I honestly thought the mic would be a lot worse and the modmic would be much better than the built in one, but the external mic barely seemed better than the built in one. It was slightly better, but really not by much.
I have the Meta Quest 3.
The 512 GB version.
The only thing I don't like about it is they do not allow you to delete images or videos or data from the cloud or the app on on your phone. They only allow you to delete these images from the head unit itself
What a great intro dude!
The passthrough on the quest 3 alone makes it worth the purchase. I have been using the mixed reality features far more than any virtual reality features, and I've been using it for hours on end with no discomfort. It's really hard to go back.
Good video - thanks for the information! I agree with nearly all of what you said, however, having been an INDEX user every day since it came out, I have made my Quest 3 my daily driver for PCVR! I didn't think it would happen, but the clarity and resolution bump - I just had too much trouble going back to the Valve Index, especially since the FOV is so close between the two for me. Index is still great in a lot of ways, but the Quest 3 just had too many things that made the experience better for me visually, so had to go with that. And, not having a cable is great, although it was never a huge issue for me with the Index, as I ran it over my head on ceiling. Thanks again!
What if you plan to use the quest 3 for pc vr? I have a quest two right now that I used tethered to my pc. Would it make sense to get a quest 3 over a pc only headset?
This is my first VR headset and I am literally in love with it. Ive already ordered a new strap and battery packs lol. The strap that came with it wasnt as bad with me as it is for you. Yea its uncomfortable but it doesnt interfere with my experience. He is right about the passthrough not being as clear as its shown in recordings but its still pretty awesome as long as youre in a well lit room. Id still recommend getting it for newcomers to VR
Its a great piece of kit! Im glad youre having a great time with it and that the default strap works for you. I absolutley dont regret my purchase i really enjoy using it! Thanks for the comment :)
Once you get your new strap, the default strap will be forever ruined for you. I guarantee it.
What does literally in love mean vs figuratively in love?
@@grillbuster1519 One's literal, one's figurative.
@@jeffcarey3045 so literally inside of a love?
Not sure if you’re aware, but the Quest 2 can also be used as a PCVR device, which applies most of your points against upgrading from the Valve Index, to the Q2 as well. It’s simply not worth dropping an additional $500 for slightly better lenses and pass through.
Awesome video and review 👍
Thank you Marcus!
I have held off of owning a vr headset all this time. The only time I tried a vr headset was at a mall that had several headsets and I could pay to try one out. I think they were valves first headset. Screen door effect and Fresnel lenses.. I did not think at the time it was worth it. But the quest 3 finally got me to buy one. I am excited to try it for sure.
Is it a worthy upgrade to the Oculus CV1?
Your headache was probably because you were strapping the quest to your face instead of letting all the weight rest on the top band, the side straps are supposed to just hold it on your face, not tightening it to your face like a gas mask
Would you recommend the Quest 3 for my first VR headset even if I play to use it for PCVR? Specially I want to play minecraft in VR
You got 800$ ? Sure
You got 250$? Quest 2 is better
You are absolutely right about the responsibility of the first impression. I asked this myself too. Are they really so short sighted and only see some extra money they can make with accessories? To make VR popular they can't focus enough on comfort.
Thanks for a honest review!
Youre welcome :)
I have the Quest 2 and want to upgrade from this. But not as a stand alone Headset.
I'm playing 99% on PCVR and "just" have the Quest 2.
Is this an upgrade? Or should I spend my money on a PCVR only headset like a pico or the bigscreen (I hope for a "lite" Version... becasue, jeez... 1000$...)
yes the Quest 3 PANCAKE lenses alone are worth the upgrade OMG WHAT A DIFFERENCE DUDE, like going from black and white to 4k OLED lol... Just get the 128Gig if your only using it for PC gaming.
2:31 To fix this tracking issue: Go go and archery range and shoot and actual bow loaded with an actual arrow. After a day of fun your muscle memory won't have you pulling back the string past your ear.
The microphone MEMs array is actually really really good. It's the software's filtering and equalizing pipeline that's messed up. Microphones (plural) are in different spots compared to the Quest 2, so the Quest 2's filter won't work.
Seen some people fix it for PCVR thru equalizer software like APO, sounding almost as good as Modmic even.
Anyway, Meta 'should' be able to fix the mic with a simple update. WHEN they do that is a different matter unfortunately. Could be tomorrow, could be next year XD
Your statement about the original strap is on point. If they had just looked at the amazon third party straps and just created one of those for it that would of been heaps better and given newcomers a much better experience.
I've watched at least 10 different reviews videos and have had the quest 3 for about 3 months, and you have made the BEST review. %100 accurate.
Also the music slaps😅
Thanks Ian! Glad you liked the video and the music too! :)
A top review, v informative
Thank you boss man!
I've been holding on to my Rift as my headset and it has worked great without fail, but i'm thinking about buying the quest 3. I would only use the PCVR mode with cable on it. Would that upgrade be worth it?
I came from a rift CV1. It is night and day.
is possible to use the quest pro controller that have cameras, with that the controller should have a good tracking even behind you said that its a wopping 300$ if im not wrong, so for me its no for now, maybe in future
Nice professional review, good sir.
This review deserves a sub! I love how in depth it goes and I agree with most of your points! This video was extremely entertaining and informative.
I’m kinda early in the video so I haven’t seen how he answered the three questions but I would like to pitch in.
I have played my friends quest 2 for quite a while and it’s a great headset especially for the 200 dollar price tag (without upgrades obviously). I recently bought a quest 3 and I am very happy with it but I think it’s very expensive which will be a problem for a lot of people. I paid about 500 dollars excluding tax (which was like 50 dollars because I live in Chicago) for the base headset and while I will admit its a great price of tech, you need a handful of accessories to get the most out of it. I will list the accessories I have purchased down below and then estimate the total price.
-Bobovr M3 Pro (~$50)
-AMVR Facial Interface 2pc (~$30)
-AMVR Controller Straps (~$20)
-Bobovr Battery pack + dual charger (~$40)
-Lens protector (~$10)
-Carrying case (~$30)
Total price of accessories: $180
Total price of accessories + headset (excluding tax): $680
This is cheap for vr in general but not everyone has $500-$2000+ to spend on a headset.
In conclusion, if you have money for a Quest 3 AND the accessories, go for it! It’s a great experience.
If you don’t plan to get serious about vr or you feel you might end up losing interest, buy a Quest 2. It’s cheaper but it’s still great!
Boba is actually making a newer headstart for the quest 3. I recommend checking it out because it fixes some issues the M3 pro had (supposedly)
Awesome content! Question: Can the quest 3 be used if I buy a Gaming Laptop (GTX card) and also how about an XBOX - S ... Kindly share your opinion
Hello! So you could absolutely use a gaming laptop with a quest 3 to play PCVR! But to do it will good FPS it would depend on the GPU.
I deffo know you wouldn't be able to connect to an Xbox that's for sure!
Thanks for the comment :)
Should I upgrade to the Quest 3 if I already own a Rift S and want to do wireless PCVR?
I think its deffo a good upgrade from quest 2 ive never had a chance to try the rift s but if you have that then you are already in metas ecosystem right? Like your game library would transfer?
I have remarks for new people, on the quest 3 to find the sweet spot use a ruler to find your eye distance, the numbers you see pop up infront of you are mm not cm so measure them in cm and x10 from the (middle of the piuple to the others middle) you should get a head strap too after a month or a bit, use any glasses cloth to clean the leanses 3-7 times a week and use tissues to clean the sweat I don’t really have a problem for the battery life and on the default head strap, rely on the top strap to hold it up and I like to make the cloth with the 2 adjustment things on the bottom of my head so the cloth thing is more down than up
Really interesting review, thanks for sharing this perspective! I got the quest 3 since it just happened to be perfectly timed... it has enough resolution to properly display 3D Blu-ray movies at full 2K, and the 4xvr app was released to accomplish exactly this around the release of the headset. I'm trying to retain what is left of the panel life on my 3DTV so I had little choice but to give it a shot, and have been amazed and pleased. For me the actual gaming and MR stuff came second and for that I was kind of pleasantly surprised. Even my senior parents were able to use it thanks to passthough!
I agree with your video for the most part and it's a really good presentation!!
Funnily enough as someone who got a quest 2 very shortly before getting the quest 3, I was actually extremely happy with the default strap in comparison and am still using it lol
For me its not uncomfortable at all, or at least not so uncomfortable I feel like I HAVE to replace it asap as it was with the 2. On the 2 i ordered an elite strap the same day I received the headset so even thought the default strap on the 3 is not the best, I'd say if you take into consideration where they're coming from it IS a huge step up.
I do also think the microphone is actually pretty damn decent for just casual play, Even for the time I streamed I had a worse headset mic than the one on the quest because I just couldn't afford a better one.
Your video finally convinced me. And I just got my Quest 3 from Best Buy maybe 3 hours ago.
Blown away completely. Now that I tried it with my glasses (I'm far sighted) the clarity is just unbelievable! Still on the fence with the stock faceplate and headstrap. But the few things I tried with it, while I was in the VR experience. I have to say I didn't even think about it anymore. But I do see for long sessions it's probalby a good idea to get something that feels really comfortable.
The elite headstrap without the battery pack. Does it add a lot of bulk in the back? I bought this to use with my sim racing rig that has a bucket seat. I just hope it would stick out too much from the back of my head.
3 points of feedback. :-)
2:40 Controller tracking: No, this "is not what happens when you use standalone VR". It's a conscious design decision due to the limitations of the chip. The Quest 2 had a very different area / volume covered by its cameras. It was more above and also behind the head of the user. The Q3 tracks more downwards. So this is why there are some tracking issues with older games. However, that said, I agree that it does have these issues and should really be better in that regard. I do wnat proper bow and arrow type gameplay. But we'll have to wait for the Q4 for this...
5:10 How strong the basic headstrap affects you does depend on how you set it up. There can be strong difference in the amount of force it applies. I had to wait a couple weeks for delivery of an alternative headstrap, so I've been using the stock strap for over a month, including longer sessions (not beyond stock battery) and do not have any headache issues. Unless I set it up too tight.
Q3 PCVR functionality could have been mentioned.
These are some great points! Thank you for pointing these things out as this is my first review so these are the kind of comments that will help me become better at it :)
While I 1000% think that a upgraded head strap is an excellent upgrade, its worth noting 2 things about the default: 1 - Its not as bad for some people, I have used it for 90 min+ at a time without issue since day 1. and 2 - You know what you cant easily do with the elite or halo style straps? Lay down. the default is 100x more comfortable when laying down or laying back on a cushioned chair, IMO. That said, I'm definitely getting a new strap soon.
Something worth noting that you didn't seem to mention, is if you have an older device like a Rift or Rift S, or a Vive, or if you want to jump into VR for the first time and already have a PC, or if you just really feel like the untethered nature of the device is paramount, you can get in many ways just as good of a PCVR experience as most modern headsets, wirelessly with a choice of 3 apps to use depending on your network and if you want to buy an app. Or you can use a cable if your internet or equipment arent up to snuff. It's a capable PCVR headset, and until the last couple months where ive used it for a lot of AAA standalone games that are just as good or better than most PCVR ive played, I've used it for PCVR mainly.
Same! I had a rift S and upgraded and love it. I travel a lot and use a gaming laptop for pcvr. The improvements in clarity are a huge step up without breaking the bank.
So its not just me, i owned the index for around a month and had a couple issues. One being the blurring and flaring effects on the headset. Im glad to hear its not just me lol, in the end i did return it but im thinking about going for the bigscreen beyond for its sleek look.
Thanks so much for this review. I’ve had the old Vive and PC VR and have the PSVR2 but there is very little games and the wire is frustrating. So been looking into getting a quest 3. They are still very expensive here in Australia though 😢 and I’d probably have to get all the extra things you also recommend for it. But yeah. Would love to your advice. I’ll probably be using it mainly for wireless connection to my PC due to the 50+ vr games I already have on that haha. The mic though. I’ll be in a different room so don’t know if that will work or not…it’s only the next room across from the pc though but had the wall between the 2 rooms. So yeah. Lots of things to think about. Thanks again for the review
Thanks!
the passthrough is lower resolution and a bit grainy, this is because i beleive they group 4 pixels or so into one for better visibility in darker environments
i also had HUGE ISSUE with the default headstrap, gave me and a few others bad headaches, apparently wearing a hat on backwards with the strap over it, it helps a lot
i think the speakers of the q3 are really good, if you cup your hands around your ears or on the sides of your face pointing back at your ears, you can hear the quest audio a lot better, i wonder if anyone has made 3d printable attatchable shapes like these as accessories so you can hear the audio clearer
Buying a new headstrap with a built-in battery pack and buying a 6E router was a game changer. Being able to play Steam VR through WiFi with crystal clear image and no wires is really the only way to play VR. I will never go back to wires again. Half-Life Alyx runs perfectly over wifi.
I’m just wondering what happens to your body having all these batteries attached to it.
Excellent point about the abominable stock strap. I have the quest 2 (from just after launch) and immediately bought the Vive audio strap and adapters to make the so-called "Frankenquest"
I've since upgraded to the Kiwi Design audio/battery strap. If I'd stuck with the stock strap the Quest would have been put in the loft and forgotten about. I can't understand why they they ship such wonderful tech with the cheapest, most uncomfortable hardware possible 🤔
Great review!!!!