Meta said earlier this month it would lay off more than 11,000 employees, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg writing that it would shift more resources to AI and A long term view of metaverse.
This shift has been criticized by those who say he should scrap the VR-led plan and start over.
Zuckerberg has also faced scrutiny over a proposed acquisition of a VR content maker within Unlimited, though the Federal Trade Commission argues the deal would “create a monopoly” in the market for fitness apps dedicated to virtual reality.
However, while the metaverse has faced criticism, VR headsets are still popular with gamers.
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However, prices may vary – and Meta Quest Pro is another one of Meta’s gambles.
Meta announced last month that the virtual reality headset was available for purchase — but you can do it Holiday shoppers get a buzz for their tears?
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta
The company’s “most advanced headset” — the first in a new “high-end class” of virtual reality headsets — costs a whopping $1,500.
This order includes the headset, two Meta Quest Touch Pro self-tracking controllers, stylus tips, partial light blockers and a charging base.
In a release, the Meta said it enables “full color mixed reality,” blending virtual experiences with the physical world and coming with high-resolution sensors, next-generation pancake optics, advanced LCD screens and a sleek, ergonomic design with eye tracking and natural facial expressions.
“All of this makes Meta Quest Pro the ideal device to collaborate and work more naturally in virtual reality. We plan to work closely with developers over time to build a rich ecosystem of experiences that enhance the innovative mixed reality and social presence capabilities of Meta Quest Pro,” the company wrote, adding She’s excited to see what developers create with the tools released for the Presence Platform suite of machine awareness and AI capabilities.
A man using Meta Quest Pro.
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Meta added that the headset would be “perfect for the future of work,” including use for Horizon Workrooms meetings, as well as for arts and other activities.
“A big stretch is the new Meta Quest Pro headset as an alternative to using a laptop,” Rolf Ellenberger, founder and CEO of VRdirect, told the Associated Press.
The company said it continues to improve the VR software experience and that it will add recording and broadcasting for MR in a future software update.
It is available to consumers where Meta Quest products are supported online and at select retailers, including Best Buy and Amazon.
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Other headphones cost hundreds of dollars lessalthough they offer different features.
The Meta Quest 2 was slashed from about $400 to $350 on Saturday, and the Oculus Quest 2 retails for $500.
The Playstation VR2, which features smart eye-tracking, sharp focus, 3D audio immersion, and more, will be available in February for about $550.
Apple VR / Augmented Reality Headset It’s rumored to cost more than $2,000, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gorman.
It is said that the cost will be attributed to the powerful hardware used.
China said at the beginning of the month that it aims to ship more than 25 million VR devices by 2026.
Originally posted 2022-11-27 10:05:13.