Unfortunately, not every game is optimized for the new headset. Quest 3 is backwards compatible which means your library moves forward. Using your hands is a neat trick, but I moved back to a controller after only a few moments of tinkering. Physically pushing menu buttons with your finger is a neat idea (and does feel better thanks to the pass-through cameras) but it is inconsistent and over-complicates the process of simply navigating the menus. The function is improved for Quest 3 with its higher-quality cameras, but hand-tracking still falls short of the optimal experience. Using your hands is something Quest has been experimenting with for some time. Hand-tracking is also available which allows you to navigate menus and play some games without a controller. I thought I would miss the rounded circles previously necessary for tracking that cover your hands, but their disappearance means you can bring your hands closer together, which leads to smoother gaming experiences. Quest’s controllers have always been comfortable with excellent motion tracking. Unlike the headset itself, the controllers do not represent a significant hardware upgrade, but that’s okay. I am eager to see how games take advantage of this in the future. Shooting the little creatures to collect them is simple fun and the false reality of my office suddenly existing separated from my home on an alien planet is charming. Sitting in my office, I watched the walls fall away to reveal an alien planet as cute alien creatures approached me from the distance. How mixed reality will be implemented into video game experiences is yet to be seen, but the included game showing it off is a fun, if simple, technical showcase. As a compliment to Quest 3, I was surprised I could look at my phone and, for the most part, see what was on the screen – a particularly practical feature when you need to quickly check a text or other alert. It means seeing the outside world is more comfortable than ever. Quest has crucially featured the ability to use passthrough cameras to actually see your environment without taking off the headset since the beginning, but Quest 3’s pass-through cameras are full color and high resolution. The most worthwhile improvement, beyond the added resolution to the in-headset screens, is Quest 3’s approach to mixed reality. However, it is still jarring to play a game in your headset and then move to a traditional game on a decent TV and see the fidelity improvement. Compared to Meta’s prior headsets, Quest 3 is undoubtedly the sharpest it has ever looked. In general, however, VR still grapples with the fact that the screen is mere inches from your eyes. Quest 3’s screens are comparable to the impressive in-headset screens of the PlayStation VR2. The screen inside the headset offers a significant improvement over Quest 2, which itself was a substantial improvement over the original Quest. PlayStation VR2 is still the most agreeable headset for glasses wearers like myself, but I’m happy with the amount of room inside the Quest 3 for my admittedly large (but undeniably stylish) frames. I also found the headset surprisingly comfortable to wear with glasses. That would lead to a different and worse type of nausea. I would rather have the ability to wear the headset too tight than it hang loosely on my head. I am grateful for the option to wear the headset tightly, as specific positioning over your eyes is crucial. This is good for blocking out light and moving your head quickly without needing to adjust, but if you’re not careful the tension can lead to headaches. The straps are easy to adjust and allow you to make the headset surprisingly tight against your face. Wearing Meta Quest 3 is reasonably comfortable.
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