Customer Reviews for Meta - Refurbished Excellent - Quest 3 128GB The Most Powerful Quest Ultimate Mixed Reality Experiences Get Batman: Arkham Shadow Included - White
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4
Grainy passthrough.
on November 22, 2023
Posted by: Christopher
from US
The quest three is great but the passthrough is extremely grainy. Idk if it's normal but the video I've seen some people post online looks way better than what mine gets
The Quest 3 is an incredible piece of technology delivered at a price that, while higher than the Quest 2, delivers incredible value. In addition to the mixed reality pass-through that will continue to improve, the real steal is the xr2gen2 chip's capabilities in rendering dynamic lighting, better textures, and resolution. There is also a bevy of titles arriving that offer more narrative-driven engagement, open-endedness, and longer play that set this apart from its predecessor. As the continually improved the experience of the Quest 2 for users, I can only imagine the trajectory of this headset as the updates roll out.
Wow, VR has come a long way! I tried VR 5 ago on the Vive, and the Quest 3 is way better than that. I love using passthrough, because it means I can use it anywhere in my home.
I mostly watch movies and browse the web on it, but I could see myself using it for all kinds of things.
There's only 500 games on the store, but you can install your own if you download them off the internet. I wish they'd make Time Crisis for VR, tho.
The touch interface of the UI is super intuitive and makes me feel like I'm in the matrix.
The fact that you can go fully wireless and still have great graphics makes this a great headset. But the initial headband that you get is not that comfortable and the tracking for the controllers is only ok. The hand tracking is also not very reliable.
The overall performance of this headset is commendable, but a few perplexing design choices leave me scratching my head.
Firstly, the decision to change the face cushion from the Quest 2, which was uncomfortable against the skin, is confounding. It raises questions about the user experience and why the unit is not sold with a more comfortable face cushion and head strap by default. Comfort is paramount, and if users find the device uncomfortable, they may be discouraged from using it. Many users might not even be aware that they have the option to purchase more comfortable accessories separately.
The discomfort doesn't end there – the head strap leaves something to be desired. Providing a comfortable head strap with the unit would enhance the out-of-the-box experience for users. This attention to comfort is crucial, as users are more likely to abandon a device they find uncomfortable.
Another head-scratcher is the absence of 3D content in promotional videos for games and apps. Given the immersive capabilities of the VR device, it seems counterintuitive to showcase content in 2D. Including 3D videos would undoubtedly serve as a powerful selling tool, allowing users to better experience and understand the immersive nature of the games and apps on offer.
Furthermore, the graphics for the Quest 3 seem to be a missed opportunity. Despite the improved optics, the graphics could be more notable out of the box. It begs the question of why Meta hasn't seized the opportunity to showcase the full potential of the improved visual experience. While users have found workarounds like Side Quest to enhance graphics, it would be more advantageous for Meta to optimize the device's graphics out of the box, aligning with the enhanced optics for a seamless user experience.
While Meta offers a remarkable product, there seems to be room for improvement in maximizing its selling potential. Addressing comfort concerns, incorporating 3D content in promotional material, and optimizing graphics for the Quest 3 would undoubtedly contribute to a more compelling and user-friendly VR experience.
Link cable works horribly with the quest and there's no real stable pc setup that allows you to keep a charge on the headset while connectedto the computer. I'm very disappointed and I wish I got the quest pro instead.
The potential is there. The hardware is great aside from the cloth headstrap which is still honestly good, but has room for improvement. The software is still not much of an improvement over the Quest 2. Multitasking with 2D apps needs an overhaul if mixed reality is really going to take off. Right now your 3 windows are all bound to the task bar, and cannot be moved separately. They cannot be resized if you're using the smaller window size for direct touch. It would also be nice if the windows also provided dynamic lighting with an option to dim the environment. A few popup menus including sharing from the camera app make your apps and task bar disappear. There are almost no transitions for anything. A few pop-ups suddenly become scrollable when they could totally expand vertically. Overall the 2D app experience feels like they just wanted a floating resizeable Android tablet in a 3D space. They really dont take advantage of the fact that apps are no longer bound to the edges of the screen. The VR experiences are definitely a huge improvement over the Quest 2 on every front aside from WiFi 5 connection speeds which are critical for wireless PC VR streaming. Where my Quest 2 was getting up to 600Mbps my Q3 is getting maybe 200 if I'm lucky. Streaming VR from my PC is a complete downgrade on that front.
It's a game changer, the passthrough features alone are worth the price of admission. I love mixed reality, I love full immersion vr, I love watching 3d movies and YouTube videos, I love the social aspect. It's comfortable to wear for hours. This is a wonderful product.