Meta has leaked an image of the supposed Quest 3S via an update to its PC software, showing off what is likely the upcoming cheaper alternative to Quest 3.
As first spotted by Reddit user ‘Gary_the_mememachine‘, the image of can be found in the files of Meta Quest Link client for PC.
At the time of this writing, Meta hasn’t removed the image from its latest software update. Provided your client is updated, you can find it yourself by following this pathway:
C:\Program Files\Oculus\Support\oculus-dash\dash\data\js\assets\src\apps\dash\asset_files\experience-panels
The headset, like many in the ‘experience-panels’ folder, is referred to by its codename, which is labeled as ‘Panther’. The codename was first spotted by serial dataminer Luna when digging through the v65 UX files in the Quest software.
All signs currently point to an imminent launch of Quest 3S, as a new Meta headset was recently certified by the FCC, which is now just a few weeks before Meta Connect 2024, taking place September 25th – 26th.
REALLY wish Valve would just upgrade their display. Would help if peripheral headset companies weren’t price gouging out the ass for worthless gimmicks.
In the same boat as you but for a different reason: I don’t want the bullshit that comes along with an advertising company controlling the hardware and software.
Oh no, we’re on it for the same reasons. I honestly would be willing to shill the doubled price point of a PCVR headset, but ALL of them (excluding the massively overpriced) have shit-tier displays compared to the Quest 3, which is why I can’t quite justify it yet. Of course, if Meta wasn’t selling at a loss it wouldn’t even be a question, just fuck them.
Display port over usb-c would be pretty sweet… 🙏
Meta makes their money through advertisements and the commission they take on store sales. They have no incentive to make a good PCVR headset.
