Oops, Meta Did It Again: Quest 3S Spotted in Yet Another Accidental Leak!

 

Another Quest 3S Slip-Up: Meta just can't seem to keep a lid on its upcoming VR headset, the Quest 3S. For the second time in two weeks, Meta's next VR device has been unintentionally revealed. This time, it made a cameo in a video posted by Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth, showcasing the latest mixed-reality upgrades in Horizon OS update v66. The video, shared on Threads, inadvertently displayed an unknown Quest tool withinside the background, elevating eyebrows and sparking curiosity.

Unmistakable Design: The Quest 3S

The mysterious headset in the video doesn’t match any of Meta's existing models. It's too bulky to be the Quest 3, has cameras positioned differently, and lacks the roundness of the Quest 2. The white plastic cladding further confirms it's neither the original Quest nor the Quest Pro. Instead, it closely resembles the leaked Quest 3S design. Luna, a well-known leaker, highlighted this accidental reveal on Twitter, prompting a playful response from Bosworth himself.

Leaks and Speculations

This unintentional reveal isn't the first. The Quest 3S also appeared briefly on some Meta Quest Store pages. These repeated leaks suggest that the cheaper Quest 3 model is on its way, likely to be officially announced at Meta Connect 2024, scheduled for September 25 and 26. However, given the frequency of these slip-ups, Meta might opt for an earlier teaser to regain control over the narrative.

Eating My Words: The Bulky Reality

​ Initially, I doubted the Quest 3S would revert to the bulkier design of the Oculus Quest 2, expecting Meta to focus on comfort, especially following critiques of its rival, the Vision Pro. I anticipated cost-cutting measures like lower-quality displays, reduced RAM, cheaper materials, or a less impressive mixed-reality camera system. But with the latest leak, it seems the Quest 3S is indeed adopting the Quest 2's bulky form.

Pricing Puzzle: What's the Quest 3S Worth?

The big question now is the price. If the Quest 3S isn’t the technical downgrade I expected, can it be priced at the Quest 2's launch price of 9 / £299 / AU9? If it is, would it undermine the value of the Quest 3, priced at 9 / £479 / AU9? Alternatively, pricing it higher, around 9 / £399 / AU9, might not align with its positioning as a budget-friendly option. Meta`s pricing method might be important in figuring out whether or not the Quest 3S can carve out its area of interest withinside the market.

In conclusion, at the same time as the repeated leaks are unintentional, they`ve given us a charming preview of what is to include the Quest 3S. As Meta maintains to navigate those leaks, the reliable monitor guarantees to be an occasion really well worth watching. 

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