A decade ago, virtual reality ("VR") was the stuff of science fiction. Competition intensified in 2016 with the release of PlayStation VR from Sony. Even today, VR goggles with various specifications are available. Among the various VR goggles on the market, the "Meta Quest" series has a feature that allows users to play games on the goggles alone, without connecting them to a PC or game console. Meta Quest 3 " from the Meta Quest series will be released on October 10, 2023 (Tuesday)! Meta Quest 3" is the latest VR goggle that is designed for not only virtual reality (VR) but also mixed reality (MR).
"Meta Quest 3" is finally available!
The latest VR goggle "Meta Quest 3" was released on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Compared to the previous model in the series, "Meta Quest 2," it has twice the GPU processing power and about 30% more resolution and memory.
Two RGB cameras capture the real world, allowing the user to recognize the space around them even while wearing goggles with a pass-through function. The high-resolution display allows the wearer to see a mixed reality that combines the real world and virtual reality.
The "Meta Quest 3" is priced at 74,800 yen (including tax ) for the 128GB model and 96,800 yen (including tax) for the 512GB model. When playing games on "Meta Quest 3" alone, the storage capacity directly affects the number of game titles that can be installed. Please choose a model according to your needs and wallet. For more information on specifications, please visit the "Meta Quest 3" product page.
| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Storage capacity | 128GB or 512GB |
| DRAM | 8GB |
| Resolution | 2064 x 2208 (per eye) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz, 120Hz (when using test function) |
| Field of View | Horizontal: 110 degrees Vertical: 96 degrees |
| Maximum Usable Time | Average 2.2 hours |
| Charging Time | Approx. 2.3 hours with the included 18W power adapter |
Pop-up events will be held in Shibuya and Shinjuku!
A pop-up event " Meta Quest 3 - Latest VR/MR Experience Event " is now being held, where you can experience Meta Quest 3 and popular titles! From October 10 (Tue.) to November 19 (Sun.), 2023, you can try out "First Encounter", "LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT" and many other titles at Shibuya Modi and Shinjuku Marui Annex.
| Event Outline | |
|---|---|
| Name of the event | Meta Quest 3 - Latest VR/MR Experience Event |
| Location | Shibuya: Shibuya Modi 1st floor Shinjuku: Shinjuku Marui Annex 1st floor |
| Period | October 10 (Tuesday) to November 19 (Sunday), 2023 |
| Opening hours | 0:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Shibuya opens at 4:00 p.m. on the first day only) |
| Titles that can be played | Samba DE Amigo (VR/MR) ・Cookie Run: Dark Night (VR) ・BRINK Traveler (VR) ・More! Neko Atsume(VR) ・Cubism(MR) ・LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT(MR) ・First Encounter(MR) |
Collaboration CM will be aired from November 1.
Meta Quest 3 is collaborating with the popular anime "[Mystery Child]", which has become a hot topic around the world! The 30-second web commercial will be aired from November 1, 2023 (Wed.), and will feature the story of the popular characters from "Mystery Child" when they try using Meta Quest 3. It will also be shown on the YouTube channel " Meta Quest Japan," so be sure to subscribe to the channel.
In addition, to commemorate the collaboration, limited collaboration stickers will be distributed at the "Meta Quest 3 - Latest VR/MR Experience Event" in Shibuya and Shinjuku. You can also enter a raffle to win a special clear file on the spot, so be sure to go and have fun!