Instructions for seeing the Meta Connect 2023 VR showcase

The Meta Connect 2023 VR showcase event commences tomorrow, offering multiple avenues for viewing. The event will be streamed live on Facebook as expected, while also accessible through Meta's Horizon Worlds app using a Quest VR headset. Although the event spans two days, the keynote address will begin on September 27 at 1 PM ET.

Anticipation surrounds this event for Meta, as the imminent release of the Quest 3 headset looms. It is highly likely that an official release date will be disclosed, currently slated for the end of the year. The initial announcement regarding Quest 3 was short on specific hardware details, so one can expect announcements pertaining to RAM, CPU, battery life, lenses, and more.

Here's what we already know about the Quest 3. Priced at $500, it will feature full-color passthrough, with Mark Zuckerberg referring to it as "the first mainstream headset with high-res color mixed reality." The redesigned ergonomic controllers, alongside a more comfortable form factor compared to the Quest 2, will enhance the overall user experience. Furthermore, significant reductions in weight and size will contribute to the headset's appeal.

Undoubtedly, the quality of games and experiences plays a pivotal role in the success of any console. The Quest 3 will be backwards compatible, ensuring access to all titles released for the Quest 2 and the original model. Additionally, one can anticipate Meta's announcement of numerous new games exclusively intended for the upcoming platform. Previous revelations include cross-platform titles such as Assassin’s Creed: Nexus VR and Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, while pricing and availability details are expected. Notably, a game based on the popular Netflix show Stranger Things is set to launch before the holiday season.

The VR landscape is intensifying, particularly with the Quest 3 launching just a few months prior to Apple's long-awaited Vision Pro headset. However, the substantial price difference between the two positions the Quest 3 as a far more affordable option for the general public.