What is the name of Meta's virtual reality headset released in October 2023?

Meta’s virtual-reality headset released in October 2023 was the Meta Quest 3.

Meta unveiled Quest 3 on June 1, 2023, and released it on October 10. It succeeded the Quest 2 as the third generation of Meta’s standalone Quest line. Unlike a PC-dependent headset, Quest 3 can run compatible games and applications directly, while also supporting PC streaming through USB-C or Wi-Fi.

The headset introduced a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip, 8 GB of memory, higher-resolution displays, and color passthrough cameras designed for mixed-reality experiences. Its pancake lenses and slimmer design drew comparisons with features previously associated with the more expensive Quest Pro.

The original launch configurations included 128 GB and 512 GB models, priced at $499.99 and $649.99 in the United States. A common mix-up is Apple Vision Pro, which launched in 2024, or PlayStation VR2, which requires a PlayStation 5. The Quest 3S, introduced in 2024, is a separate, lower-cost model rather than the October 2023 headset.