Meta focuses on cheaper Quest models, halts work on Apple Vision Pro rival

Meta is reportedly planning to launch a more affordable version of its recent mixed reality headset, Meta Quest 3. The new model, expected to be named Quest 3S, could be announced at the Meta Connect event scheduled for September 25 and 26.

Launched in June last year, the Meta Quest 3 had sparked rumours about a Lite model. Bloomberg reports that Meta might reduce the headset’s price by selling the controller separately. However, purchasing the controller and headset separately could bring the total cost close to that of the Quest 3. It is possible that the Quest 3S will come with controllers, but they may differ from those offered with the Quest 3.