Meta has announced a new Horizon OS update version 67 that brings an experimental feature allowing Quest owners to multitask up to six virtual windows and resize up to three windows.
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The Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset has received a permanent price cut for its 128GB version. Previously priced at $249.99, the new price for the headset has been cut by $50 to $199.99.
Homeworld: Vast Reaches has been announced. It will be an all-new game in the space-based RTS series that's being developed by FarBridge for the Meta Quest 2 and 3 virtual reality headsets.
The Meta Quest 2 VR headset is now available on Amazon for just $199. This is the lowest it has ever been priced and is $50 cheaper than the new $249 price announced at the end of 2023.
The price of the Meta Quest 2 VR headset is now permanently set at $249.99, but the future of VR gaming looks dim after a major VR-only game developer announced it is closing its doors.
Microsoft has quietly added versions of its Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps to the Meta Quest store, allowing people who own Meta Quest VR headsets to use the apps in a mixed-reality setting
Microsoft has announced that owners of the Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest Pro VR headsets can now access the Xbox Cloud Gaming service via an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
Valve has announced it has added support for its Steam Link program for the Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro VR headsets. This adds support for playing Steam VR games on those Meta Quest products.
The Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset is currently selling for a new all-time low price at Amazon. You can get the 128GB version for just $249, or you can get the 256GB version for $299.
Roblox is launching on Meta's App Lab for Quest devices in the coming weeks. It will give Roblox developers time to adapt their games and experiences for the VR form factor before the full release.
A new monthly subscription called Meta Quest+ is now available for Meta Quest VR headset users. The VR subscription service will give access to two new titles for a fee of $7.99 per month.
Meta announced that kids aged 10 years and above will be able to use Quest VR headsets and play their favorite games. However, it will require parents to set up a managed account for their preteens.
Today's Meta Quest Gaming Showcase either revealed or offered some new info on over 20 upcoming VR games for the Meta Quest headsets, including some adaptations of some older PC games.
The Meta Quest 3 will use a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chip that will give it "twice the graphical performance" compared to the current Meta Quest 2, which is getting a price cut on June 4.
A new report claims that the upcoming Meta Quest 3 VR headset is not only lighter than the Quest 2 but its video pass-through performance "is a night-and-day improvement" over the current headset.
The Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2023 date was announced. This year's edition will come with a larger installment of games, applications, and updates for the company's virtual reality headsets.
Starting March 5, you can buy the Meta Quest 2 256GB VR headset for $429.99, which is a $70 price drop, while the Meta Quest Pro will be priced at $999.99, down $400 from its $1,499.99 price tag.
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Legendary game developer John Carmack (Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, Quake) has resigned from his role of "Consulting CTO" at Meta. The former executive was leading the Oculus VR team at the company.
At the Meta Connect 2022, Meta unveiled its VR headset: Meta Quest Pro. It also mentioned collaboration with Microsoft and Accenture to transform and connect workspaces with the Metaverse.
Meta has announced the official date for the annual company event called Meta Connect. The one-day event will be on October 11 where the company plans to disclose new products and upcoming features.
At IFA 2022 in Berlin, Meta and Qualcomm have signed an agreement. Qualcomm already makes custom silicon for Meta's VR headsets and will continue to do so for the future Quest lineup of devices.
The Meta Quest 2 standalone virtual reality headset is soon receiving a major price hike. Both the 128 GB and 256 GB versions, refurbished units, as well as accessories are seeing the increases.
Meta virtual reality headset owners soon won't have to be linked to a Facebook account when using their hardware. Meta accounts and Meta Horizon profiles are replacing the old system.
Meta is coming up with its first ever retail store on May 9 in its campus in Burlingame, California. Customers can get familiar with Meta's vision of the metaverse and also play with their hardware.
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As a final surprise announcement during today's Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, a new Ghostbusters game was unveiled. The upcoming virtual reality title offers a four-player cooperative experience.
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During the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase today, Innersloth and Schell Games gave another look at Among Us VR. Aside from new gameplay, the title now has a holiday 2022 launch window attached to it.
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Skydance Interactive today gave a first look at its upcoming virtual reality action and survival game The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 2 during the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase.
Meta is making Horizon Worlds available today for owners of the Meta Quest 2 in the United States and Canada. You'll also need to be over 18 to enter this new virtual world and abide by several rules.
