Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets

[Mainstreet]

I'm looking to explore Virtual Reality headsets, but I don't know much about them. Below is a link to what I'm examining.

The world of VR seems fascinating to me with the introduction of Apps. Kind of like taking a vacation without leaving the farm. Reminds me a bit of the old View Master but more interactive.

I'm wondering if anyone has tried them or wants to talk about it.

Meta Quest 3S: New Virtual Reality Headset - Buy Now

Discover the Meta Quest 3S, a revolutionary virtual reality headset. Explore new immersive games, social experiences, and more - buy now and start experiencing the future of reality.

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[Devilmaycare]

I have the original Quest sitting here collecting dust. I stopped using it when they started requiring a Facebook account to use it. All I ever really used it for was playing Beat Saber. That game's great especially when you mod it so that you can play custom songs.

I also have an Apple Vision Pro. Great hardware, blows away any of the Quest models, but the price tag is a bit ugly. The big problem I have with it though, and my complaint with all VR, is what to use it for. Watching media is amazing on it but I don't want to sit with it on for 2+ hours to watch a movie over sitting in my home theater. The immersive videos that Apple puts out are great though. The Metallica one was awesome.

The only other really good use for it that I've run into so far is using it as my monitor. They pair great with Mac Book Pros and you can use it as an ultra wide monitor. This use is generally limited to business trips though. I always use it when I have to go to our office in SF but at home I have my multiple monitor setup that's already doing the same thing.

I really wish I had some other great use cases for it. I'm ready for the Oasis from Ready Player One.

 

[Mainstreet]

I have the original Quest sitting here collecting dust. I stopped using it when they started requiring a Facebook account to use it. All I ever really used it for was playing Beat Saber. That game's great especially when you mod it so that you can play custom songs.

I also have an Apple Vision Pro. Great hardware, blows away any of the Quest models, but the price tag is a bit ugly. The big problem I have with it though, and my complaint with all VR, is what to use it for. Watching media is amazing on it but I don't want to sit with it on for 2+ hours to watch a movie over sitting in my home theater. The immersive videos that Apple puts out are great though. The Metallica one was awesome.

The only other really good use for it that I've run into so far is using it as my monitor. They pair great with Mac Book Pros and you can use it as an ultra wide monitor. This use is generally limited to business trips though. I always use it when I have to go to our office in SF but at home I have my multiple monitor setup that's already doing the same thing.

I really wish I had some other great use cases for it. I'm ready for the Oasis from Ready Player One.

It makes sense. What got me intrigued were the Apps. I've always wanted to visit and see places I've never been and mix it up with some games. Even Google Earth sounded more interesting.

 

[Chaplin]

You don’t need to use Facebook to have a meta account. The Meta Quest 3 is a pretty good device.

 

[Devilmaycare]

You don’t need to use Facebook to have a meta account. The Meta Quest 3 is a pretty good device.

They used to requiring one. Looks like they changed it to a meta account. Not much better IMO though.

 

[Devilmaycare]

It makes sense. What got me intrigued were the Apps. I've always wanted to visit and see places I've never been and mix it up with some games. Even Google Earth sounded more interesting.

Yeah, those are cool. The planetarium ones are cool too. It's the category of apps though that, at least for me, are in the cool but don't justify the cost category. I'll use them for a few minutes here or there to kill time but not something I'm going to use for extended periods.

 

[Mainstreet]

You don’t need to use Facebook to have a meta account. The Meta Quest 3 is a pretty good device.

I'd like to know more about the Meta Quest 3 from your perspective.