Editor's Choice

Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset

Mixed reality for everyone. 2X the power of Quest 2, and the gateway to wireless VR gaming.

Meta Quest 3S VR Headset

My Experience: Accessing Other Worlds

I've owned every Oculus/Meta headset since the DK2, and the Quest 3S captures the magic of the expensive Pro models at a price that actually makes sense for normal people. Putting this on for the first time, the color passthrough (seeing your room in color while menus float in the air) is a game-changer. It stops you from feeling isolated.

I spent the weekend playing "Asgard's Wrath 2" (which came with it) and doing a few workouts in "Supernatural". The resolution bump over the Quest 2 is noticeable—text is readable, and distant objects don't look like pixel soup. But the real winner is the wireless freedom. No cables tangling your feet. just pure immersion.

Comfort & Battery

It's lighter than it looks. I played for about two hours straight before noticing the weight on my cheeks. The battery life is okay—about 2.5 hours of heavy gaming—but for most sessions, that's enough. If you're a teacher looking to bring virtual field trips to a classroom, or just want to slice beats in Beat Saber after work, this is the easiest recommendation in VR right now.

Pros

  • Incredible value for Mixed Reality
  • Color Passthrough feels futuristic
  • Huge library of games (Quest + PCVR)
  • No PC required

Cons

  • Stock strap isn't great for long sessions
  • Battery drains fast in Mixed Reality mode
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