3/15/2023 0 Comments Network radar reviewWhile creating a ‘masterpiece’ in Painting VR I could take inspiration from the world around me (before ignoring it completely and creating a mess of yellow), while in Wooorld I was able to turn and see the people who were helping me guess where in the world I was (spoiler alert – three out of five times it was Brazil). It’s not quite as vivid as looking at the real world without a headset, but it was still impressive. While wearing the headset and playing a mixed-reality game we could see the real world around us in full color, rather than black and white, which is the case with the Quest 2. One of the biggest improvements we got to experience was the color passthrough feature, which was employed to good effect in all the demos we played. It’s not just the design that makes the Meta Quest Pro feel like a device that’s dedicated to mixed reality its features do too. Meta did tell us it will be selling an optional attachment for the Pro that will create a VR headset-like seal to block out the real world, but we didn’t get to try that either, so we’ll be interested to see how effective it is. At the press event during which we were able to try out the Meta Quest Pro we weren’t able to try any purely-VR demos to verify this, but it’ll be one of the first things we test when we get more time with the headset. Case in point, when looking at our virtual hands and arms we could follow them off-screen and see them morph into our real arms through the gap, which helped to make our avatar’s limbs feel more real.īut we’re worried that because this headset doesn’t entirely shut you off from the world, purely VR experiences may feel less immersive. Your view of the real world provides you with context and a sense of continuity while you’re in the headset that helps to sell its virtual creations as real. Unlike the Quest 2, which creates a seal around your eye that entirely blocks out the outside world, the front padding of the Quest Pro is designed to give you a pretty good view out of the sides and bottom of the headset while you’re wearing it.įor mixed reality experiences, this is perfect. Our reviewer is able to see the world around them while painting in mixed reality (Image credit: Meta) Because of this, even though the Pro is 219g heavier than the Quest 2 at 722g, it actually feels lighter and more comfortable to wear.īut by far the biggest change is one necessitated by the fact that the Meta Quest Pro is a mixed reality, or MR, headset, rather than a VR-exclusive device. This means that unlike the Quest 2, the Meta Quest Pro isn’t front-loaded in terms of its weight distribution instead, the weight of the headset is spread out across your head. The strap isn’t just for comfort – it also houses the Meta Quest Pro’s battery. The Meta Quest Pro’s strap is equipped with additional padding to make it comfier and uses a wheel for adjusting the fit, which makes it easier to get a secure yet not-too-tight fit. The first upgrade is to the strap, with the Quest 2’s all-elastic one being swapped out for a plastic strap that’s near-identical to the Elite Strap that’s an optional extra for the Quest 2. Straight away it’s clear that the Meta Quest Pro has some major design changes compared with the Oculus Quest 2 – and we’re not just talking about its all-black exterior, where the Quest 2 is all-white. The new headset will start shipping, and will be in stores, from October 25, 2022. Case in point, if you factor in the price of a half-decent PC which you’ll need to run it, a Valve Index-powered VR setup will set you back about the same amount – the headset alone costs $999 / £919 (about AU$1,430), while a VR-ready PC is at least $500 / £500 / AU$800.Īs for the Meta Quest Pro’s availability, you can preorder it right now from the Meta Store (opens in new tab). Here's what comes packaged in the Meta Quest Pro box you get a headset, controllers and a boatload of cables (Image credit: Meta)Ĭompared to the Oculus Quest 2 this is quite a hefty price increase – it's around four times more expensive – but it doesn’t seem quite as pricey next to other premium headsets.
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