Metas best VR headset is down to its lowest-ever price, but not for long

Date:
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:04:20 +0000

Description:
The Meta Quest Pro (the brand's best VR headset) is currently down to its lowest-ever price, but only for a week or two.

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Got your eyes on a Meta Quest Pro VR headset, but put off by its eye-watering price? Then youre in luck: its currently $400 / 200 cheaper than normal, but for a limited time only.

Right now (January 30, 2023) the Meta Quest Pro is down to $1,100 at Metas official store in the US, while Brits can pick it up for 1,300 at Metas UK store . Unfortunately, this deal won't last forever, so if you want to pick
up one of the best VR headsets out there at its lowest-ever price youll only have until the end of the week in the US or two weeks in the UK.

If you're one of those people who consider Metas Oculus Quest 2 headset to be underpowered, and don't want to wait for the Oculus Quest 3 thats expected to launch at the end of the year, then this is a great deal to take advantage of while you can.

Meta Quest Pro: was $1,500 / 1,500 now $1,100 / 1,300 at Meta

If you want to enjoy the best VR experience that Meta has to offer then
you'll want to pick up the Meta Quest Pro while it's at its lowest-ever
price. For $400/200-off you'll get a comfy headset that packs an impressive Snapdragon XR2 Plus chip, beautiful miniLED panels, and access to a great suite of VR titles like Resident Evil 4 VR, Walkabout Mini Golf and Among Us VR. View Deal

Looking for something to play with the Meta Quest Pro? Check out the VR games and apps we played in January 2023 , or our picks for the best VR games . Metas best VR headset?

In terms of raw power and performance, comfort, and features the Meta Quest Pro is far and away Metas best VR headset.

Not only does it boast the same standalone VR experience as the brands other Quest devices meaning you wont feel the constant tug of a cable that tethers you to your PC or console but it also improves upon older setups with higher quality miniLED panels and powerful Snapdragon XR2 Plus chipset.

It also features an improved design with more padding and better weight distribution; unlike previous Quest models which have a front-heavy layout the Quest Pro houses its battery in its strap, placing it at the back of your head and using it as a counterbalance to the displays and cameras on your face.

But despite the Quest Pros improvements, the less-impressive Quest 2 is still the VR headset we think is best for most people, predominantly because it's
so darn cheap. You can pick up Metas older headset for just $400 / 400 / AU$630 which is less than a third of the cost of Metas Pro model; sure its less capable, but in the ways that matter its certainly not a third as capable. The Meta Quest Pro is great, but the Quest 2 offers amazing value
for money (Image credit: Shutterstock / Boumen Japet)

However where Metas Quest Pro could take the edge is its unique tools: its
eye and face-tracking, and color passthrough. These functions are exactly
what they sound like; eye and face-tracking allow the Pro to follow and use your eye and face movements in VR experiences, and color passthrough means a wearer can see the real world in full-color thanks to the Pros cameras, without needing to remove the device (which is great for mixed reality software).

The tech required to pull off these new features is seemingly where the majority of the Quest Pros added cost comes from, but right now they feel
more like gimmicks than must-have hardware. Thats not to say these features dont bring benefits to titles that implement them, but theyre pretty minor upgrades and so far were yet to use software that makes the added cost feel worth it.

Over the coming year, we think that could change. With PlayStation VR 2 also introducing eye-tracking well likely see a bevy of apps put it to good use; were particularly excited about the possibilities in foveated rendering, a function that will allow headsets to selectively render only what the user is looking at. This will enable them to use their power more efficiently and facilitate higher-quality experiences.

As the Quest 3 isnt expected to launch with any face or eye-tracking capabilities Metas Quest Pro might be the only device in its lineup that can enjoy these souped-up experiences for the foreseeable future. So, picking the Pro up at a bargain price while you can could be a good idea if you want to experience the best that VR has to offer.

That said, choosing to hold off might not be a terrible idea either. Theres a lot of excitement to come this year with the launch of the Quest 3, HTC Vive XR Elite , and the Apple VR headset ; so we wouldnt be surprised if this discount makes a return later in the year to tempt people to stick by VRs current champion.



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