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[Omnipunctual Godot]

I bought the meta quest 3 because it doesn’t need a PC, or anything for that matter. VR shouldn’t be tied to any hardware if you want it to sell.

Meta Quest doesn't need a PC, but it can perform better when connected to a PC.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Meta Quest doesn't need a PC, but it can perform better when connected to a PC.

Yup. Walking Dead always looked and performed better on PC. The Quest 3 update finally made them close to 1:1

 

[bitbydeath]

Meta Quest doesn't need a PC, but it can perform better when connected to a PC.

PSVR 2 would sell better if it worked the same, enhanced by PS5.

 

[I'm nobody]

Mad ain't it that meta quest can be used on porn sites and probably the main reason for massive sales among adults and teens

Psvr exclusive and games is amazing but porn is the winner for vr
Not 3 to 5 top meta games some found on psvr

 

[Leonidas]

Just finding this out now.

Damn, I didn't know the situation was like that.

Meta Quest outselling PSVR2 30 to 1 on Amazon is insane. Would be cool if Sony ended up porting some of their games to the Meta Quest so that they could have a larger install base to sell to

 

[Randall365]

PSVR-Poo more like. Kids want something they can use in their bedroom - the Quest is perfect for that.

 

[I'm nobody]

That's a lot of lonely people over Xmas watching porn vr

 

[MonkeyClaw36]

Meta Quest doesn't need a PC, but it can perform better when connected to a PC.

Yup. I went from Ps5 + PSVR2 to PC + Quest 2.

I can say that after a bit of tinkering with the VR resolution, upscaling and pixel density, it looks WAY better than PSVR2.
I play Automobilista 2 and Assetto Corsa Competizione and AM2 blows GT7 out of the water. No ghosting with passing cars, higher pixel density.

Half Life Alyx also look absolutely gorgeous.

And when I'm done with PCVR, I unplug the headset and go play Beat Saber, Pistol Whip, Unplugged etc.

It's far more versatile.

 

[MonkeyClaw36]

Much better than Quest 2? Here Quest 3 costs more than double than Quest 2. Is it worth it?

It has a slightly faster processor, bit higer resolution and pancake lenses. Those are 3 big advantages.
But that being said, no I wont upgrade from my Quest 2 to the Quest 3.

The price difference isnt worth it for me. And the Quest 2 still looks gorgeous.

 

[alucard0712_rus]

Just finding this out now.

Damn, I didn't know the situation was like that.

Meta Quest outselling PSVR2 30 to 1 on Amazon is insane. Would be cool if Sony ended up porting some of their games to the Meta Quest so that they could have a larger install base to sell to

I see Quest as a platform that we (IMO) needed. The fact that games can run native on Quest itself made it a valid console alternative.
Also take a look:

D.I.C.E. Award for Immersive Reality Game of the Year - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Oculus Studios is a competent developer to say the least.

 

[ozz ex machina]

Oculus Studios is a competent developer to say the least.

In the world of the blind, the one eyed man is king.

 

[ResilientBanana]

Wireless > Wired

 

[Hudo]

While the Quest 3 is not bad (with the exception for the account bullshittery, which is how Meta make their money). I do think that PSVR2 trumps it in terms of build quality. If Sony can get PC support right, I might buy a PSVR2 to play Half-Life Alyx (again).

 

[alucard0712_rus]

In the world of the blind, the one eyed man is king.

True, but VR development is harder and lower profit at the same time. Give devs some credit!

 

[Pasta la Vista]

PSVR2 should have been PC compatible from Day 1, also not having it in actual physical retail locations was a mistake. They were expecting everyone that had the original PSVR to just upgrade. I'm one of those people and haven't upgraded. Also yes, the wire is a big issue.
I don't own a meta quest 2/3 but I can see how it is immediately more enticing, as it is ready to go out of the box and does not require additional hardware but does have the option to be used with a PC.

 

[skyfinch]

Google Stadia in 2024 has sold more than Psvr2.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

PSVR2 should have been PC compatible from Day 1, also not having it in actual physical retail locations was a mistake. They were expecting everyone that had the original PSVR to just upgrade. I'm one of those people and haven't upgraded. Also yes, the wire is a big issue.
I don't own a meta quest 2/3 but I can see how it is immediately more enticing, as it is ready to go out of the box and does not require additional hardware but does have the option to be used with a PC.

One theory I remember (maybe true maybe not) is that Sony wanted to bank profits on PSVR2 units sold. So they went direct. If they sold it in stores like other VR sets they'd lose money. Makes sense since they are margin focused. But that hurts availability. And console gaming is a very retail store focused kind of industry.

Another possible reason they went direct is because their internal forecasts were so low, there's no point doing stores. If you shotgun a low performing product everywhere it'll just get gassed fast and put on mega clearout prices sinking the ship for good.

 

[SmokedMeat]

Sony should really just drop their VR, and focus on their console.

 

[mckmas8808]

PSVR2 should have been PC compatible from Day 1, also not having it in actual physical retail locations was a mistake. They were expecting everyone that had the original PSVR to just upgrade. I'm one of those people and haven't upgraded. Also yes, the wire is a big issue.
I don't own a meta quest 2/3 but I can see how it is immediately more enticing, as it is ready to go out of the box and does not require additional hardware but does have the option to be used with a PC.

100% agree with the bolded!