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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


The Meta Quest 3 is a standalone [[virtual reality]] and [[augmented reality]] system that operates independently without requiring a [[personal computer]] or external [[tracking system]]. Running on [[Meta Horizon OS]] (formerly Meta Quest Platform), a derivative of the [[Android Open Source Project]] (AOSP) based on Android 12L, the device can run VR applications natively or stream PC VR content via [[USB-C]] or [[Wi-Fi]].<ref name="wikipedia"/><ref name="horizon-faq">Meta Horizon OS — FAQs (compatibility & store). Meta Developers. https://developers.meta.com/horizon/faqs/</ref> The headset incorporates design elements from the [[Meta Quest Pro]], including a slimmer profile achieved through the use of pancake lenses, which reduce the device's thickness by 40% compared to its predecessor.<ref name="gsmarena">Meta Quest 3 review. GSMArena. October 29, 2023. https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_quest_3_review-news-60375.php</ref>
The Meta Quest 3 is a standalone [[virtual reality]] and [[augmented reality]] system that operates independently without requiring a [[personal computer]] or external [[tracking system]]. Running on [[Meta Horizon OS]] (formerly Meta Quest Platform), a derivative of the [[Android Open Source Project]] (AOSP) based on Android 12L, the device can run VR applications natively or stream PC VR content via [[USB-C]] or [[Wi-Fi]].<ref name="wikipedia"/><ref name="horizon-faq">Meta Horizon OS - FAQs (compatibility & store). Meta Developers. https://developers.meta.com/horizon/faqs/</ref> The headset incorporates design elements from the [[Meta Quest Pro]], including a slimmer profile achieved through the use of pancake lenses, which reduce the device's thickness by 40% compared to its predecessor.<ref name="gsmarena">Meta Quest 3 review. GSMArena. October 29, 2023. https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_quest_3_review-news-60375.php</ref>


In April 2024, Meta announced that Meta Horizon OS would be licensed to third-party manufacturers including [[Microsoft]], [[ASUS Republic of Gamers]], and [[Lenovo]], potentially expanding the Quest ecosystem beyond Meta's own hardware.<ref name="horizonblog">A New Era for Mixed Reality: Meta Horizon OS (platform rename). Meta. April 22, 2024. https://www.meta.com/blog/meta-horizon-os-open-hardware-ecosystem-asus-republic-gamers-lenovo-xbox/</ref><ref name="reuters">Meta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makers. Reuters. April 22, 2024. https://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-opens-quest-operating-system-third-party-device-makers-2024-04-22/</ref>
In April 2024, Meta announced that Meta Horizon OS would be licensed to third-party manufacturers including [[Microsoft]], [[ASUS Republic of Gamers]], and [[Lenovo]], potentially expanding the Quest ecosystem beyond Meta's own hardware.<ref name="horizonblog">A New Era for Mixed Reality: Meta Horizon OS (platform rename). Meta. April 22, 2024. https://www.meta.com/blog/meta-horizon-os-open-hardware-ecosystem-asus-republic-gamers-lenovo-xbox/</ref><ref name="reuters">Meta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makers. Reuters. April 22, 2024. https://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-opens-quest-operating-system-third-party-device-makers-2024-04-22/</ref>
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! Method !! Connection !! Requirements !! Pros !! Cons
! Method !! Connection !! Requirements !! Pros !! Cons
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| '''Quest Link''' || USB-C cable || USB 3.0+ (5Gbps min), Gaming PC || Lowest latency, charging || Tethered experience
| '''[[Quest Link]]''' || USB-C cable || USB 3.0+ (5Gbps min), Gaming PC || Lowest latency, charging || Tethered experience
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| '''Air Link''' || Wi-Fi || Wi-Fi 5/6/6E, Ethernet PC || Wireless freedom || Potential latency/compression
| '''[[Air Link]]''' || Wi-Fi || Wi-Fi 5/6/6E, Ethernet PC || Wireless freedom || Potential latency/compression
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| '''Virtual Desktop''' || Wi-Fi || Paid app ($20), 5GHz+ network || Advanced features || Additional cost
| '''[[Virtual Desktop]]''' || Wi-Fi || Paid app ($20), 5GHz+ network || Advanced features || Additional cost
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| '''Steam Link''' || Wi-Fi || Free app, Steam account || Direct SteamVR || Limited features
| '''[[Steam Link]]''' || Wi-Fi || Free app, Steam account || Direct SteamVR || Limited features
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| '''ALVR''' || Wi-Fi || Open-source, technical setup || Free, customizable || Complex setup
| '''[[ALVR]]''' || Wi-Fi || Open-source, technical setup || Free, customizable || Complex setup
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| [[Assassin's Creed Nexus VR]] || Ubisoft || Ubisoft || Stealth Action || First AAA AC for VR, enhanced graphics
| [[Assassin's Creed Nexus VR]] || Ubisoft || Ubisoft || Stealth Action || First AAA AC for VR, enhanced graphics
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| Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord || nDreams || Sony Pictures VR || Co-op Adventure || Mixed reality integration
| [[Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord]] || nDreams || Sony Pictures VR || Co-op Adventure || Mixed reality integration
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| I Expect You to Die 3 || Schell Games || Schell Games || Puzzle || Enhanced visuals, haptics
| [[I Expect You to Die 3]] || Schell Games || Schell Games || Puzzle || Enhanced visuals, haptics
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| PowerWash Simulator VR || FuturLab || Square Enix || Simulation || Cross-platform multiplayer
| [[PowerWash Simulator VR]] || FuturLab || Square Enix || Simulation || Cross-platform multiplayer
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| Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice || Fast Travel Games || Fast Travel Games || Stealth RPG || Venice setting, enhanced graphics
| [[Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice]] || Fast Travel Games || Fast Travel Games || Stealth RPG || Venice setting, enhanced graphics
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| Stranger Things VR || Tender Claws || Netflix/Tender Claws || Psychological Horror || Based on TV series
| [[Stranger Things VR]] || Tender Claws || Netflix/Tender Claws || Psychological Horror || Based on TV series
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| First Encounters || Meta || Meta || Mixed Reality Demo || Bundled MR showcase
| [[First Encounters]] || Meta || Meta || Mixed Reality Demo || Bundled MR showcase
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<ref name="MetaAnnounce">Meta Quest 3 Coming This Fall + Quest 2 Price Drop. Meta. June 1, 2023. https://www.meta.com/blog/quest/meta-quest-3-vr-headset-pricing-availability/</ref>
<ref name="MetaAnnounce">Meta Quest 3 Coming This Fall + Quest 2 Price Drop. Meta. June 1, 2023. https://www.meta.com/blog/quest/meta-quest-3-vr-headset-pricing-availability/</ref>
<ref name="roadtovr">Quest 3 Touch Plus Controllers Bring a Big Change to Tracking Coverage. Road to VR. September 29, 2023. https://www.roadtovr.com/quest-3-touch-plus-tracking-coverage/</ref>
<ref name="roadtovr">Quest 3 Touch Plus Controllers Bring a Big Change to Tracking Coverage. Road to VR. September 29, 2023. https://www.roadtovr.com/quest-3-touch-plus-tracking-coverage/</ref>
<ref name="horizon-faq">Meta Horizon OS — FAQs (compatibility & store). Meta Developers. https://developers.meta.com/horizon/faqs/</ref>
<ref name="horizon-faq">Meta Horizon OS - FAQs (compatibility & store). Meta Developers. https://developers.meta.com/horizon/faqs/</ref>
<ref name="gsmarena">Meta Quest 3 review. GSMArena. October 29, 2023. https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_quest_3_review-news-60375.php</ref>
<ref name="gsmarena">Meta Quest 3 review. GSMArena. October 29, 2023. https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_quest_3_review-news-60375.php</ref>
<ref name="horizonblog">A New Era for Mixed Reality: Meta Horizon OS (platform rename). Meta. April 22, 2024. https://www.meta.com/blog/meta-horizon-os-open-hardware-ecosystem-asus-republic-gamers-lenovo-xbox/</ref>
<ref name="horizonblog">A New Era for Mixed Reality: Meta Horizon OS (platform rename). Meta. April 22, 2024. https://www.meta.com/blog/meta-horizon-os-open-hardware-ecosystem-asus-republic-gamers-lenovo-xbox/</ref>
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