Summary
Windows 11 is coming to theMeta Quest 3line of headsets, including the recent Meta Quest 3S. An update will allow users to seamlessly connect theirMeta Quest 3headsets to Windows 11, providing them with an impressive experience that makes use of everything mixed reality has to offer.
The Meta Quest has always been marketed as an entertainment device, but Meta has also liked to push the possibilities of using it for work. As theMeta Quest headsets have evolvedand progressed, the headsets have gained more mixed reality improvements and focus, providing users with a way of using the headset while still remaining grounded in their surrounding reality. This technology, if leveraged correctly, can give users a large, comfortable workspace wherever they go.
Now, Windows is officially teaming up with Meta to bring its OS to the Meta Quest 3 line of headsets. Windows is introducing “the full capabilities” of the operating system to the Meta Quest 3 andMeta Quest 3S, which will allow users to put on their headset and be presented with a large virtual workspace overlayed on top of the real world around them. The operating system isn’t yet ready for the Meta Quest 3, but Microsoft says that there will be a public preview released before the end of 2024.
How Could Meta Quest 3 Users Make Use of Windows?
In a brief video released by Microsoft, the company demonstrated how this partnership could be beneficial for users. Two users are seen putting on a Meta Quest 3 and immediately being presented with a virtual workspace. The first connects to the laptop in front of them, and their workspace splits into three separate windows, allowing them to comfortably view multiple screens at once, regardless of how little room is actually available around them. The second woman sets hers up to connect to her Windows 365 Cloud PC without even needing a computer in front of her, just using herMeta Quest with a keyboardand mouse.
In both cases, the users are able to access Windows 11’s functionality without being physically tethered to a PC. There are already options toconnect a Meta Quest 3 to a gaming PCwithout having to be physically connected to the device, though a wired connection is also an available option. It remains to be seen how well this partnership works at launch, but it’s just the latest effort to showcase the Meta Quest 3 as a productivity device, rather than just an entertaining gadget or toy.
Meta Quest 3
The Meta Quest 3 is the latest and greatest mixed-reality headset that brings a host of improvements compared to the previous generation. The Quest 3 has higher resolution displays per eye with support for 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rates.It uses a more powerful 2nd generation Snapdragon XR2 processor that is capable of running games like Asgard’s Wrath 2 natively. It comes with a full-color passthrough, improved controllers, and a slimmer form factor.
