Meta Quest 3 512GB — Ultimate Mixed Reality Experiences — All-in-One Headset with Controllers, 4K resolution + Infinite Display

I've had an OG "Oculus" 64Gb Quest 2 for 3.5 years now which I used for both native and PCVR gaming and was pretty happy with it. I wanted a Quest 3 but wasn't prepared to pay the £619 RRP. I decided to wait until it was under £500 before taking the plunge. Once the 3S was announced they dropped the price of the 512Gb model (whilst discontinuing the 128Gb and Quest 2) to a very reasonable £469 with Batman Arkham Shadow and 3 months free Quest+ subscription.I was impressed with the jump in hardware quality verses the Quest 2. The pancake lenses and resolution being immediately noticeable, as well as a much snappier overall response from the CPU/GPU. Being a PCVR gamer too I'm used to high end graphics and can honestly say the graphics on the Quest 3 are very impressive for the hardware limitations. Batman Arkham Shadow and Asgard's Wrath 2 for example, look fantastic. Even older titles that looked washed out on Quest 2 look significantly improved, with a lot of them getting "upgrades" for Quest 3. I'd say it's on a par with Xbox 360 graphically. It misses out on the usual GPU intensive additions such as high end textures, shadows/lighting etc. which are to be expected, but still very impressive for mobile hardware.Air Link/Steam Link/Virtual Desktop all work as expected for PCVR gaming and again, the pancake lenses really make everything look so much crisper than the blurry Quest 2 lenses with their tiny sweet spot. These are the positives of the Quest 3.The negatives are mainly to do with what I'd deem as mandatory third party additions:1. Head strap with battery (this is pretty much essential if you want to play for a long time without interruption and proper comfort). If you have to make one extra purchase, this would be top of the list.2. Facial interface (whilst improved vastly over the Quest 2, it's still not comfortable enough and also has no nose guard to block light which breaks immersion).3. Grips (the wrist grips aren't really that good, so proper grips are also required)4. Prescription lenses (not everyone needs glasses, but if you do, these are much better than wearing glasses, even with the built in spacer and they slot in perfectly).I've been using it a full month now and it's been great, it's such an improvement over Quest 2 and feels like Meta are really going in the right direction with VR. I hope this continues and they keep pushing the hardware, because it's certainly putting out some great VR gaming experiences so far, with Metro Awakening (which supports cross-buy) on the horizon (at time of review), for example.UPDATE: The only other negative is Meta's obsession with Horizon Worlds, which imo is very poor, they seem to be pushing this "app" more than the actual "games" the platform was built upon. I uninstalled it (but it appears it's going to be baked into the forthcoming v76 build whether you want it or not!).UPDATE: Six months later and it's definitely still a worthy purchase. If you sideload Quest Games Optimizer, you can immediately improve graphical fidelity, by instantly improving resolution and/or CPU/GPU performance with profiles. A real game changer, with just the resolution increase alone. You can also sideload ports of older games via SideQuest, such as Doom 3, Castle Wolfenstein, Quake 3 etc. so even more options for gaming.Due to the extra cost of third party peripherals, I would give it 4.5 stars overall (Updated April 2025)

The Meta Quest 3 is an incredible VR headset. The 512GB storage is generous, easily accommodating multiple large games without worry. Its display resolution is genuinely impressive, with sharp visuals and stunning clarity, enhancing immersion significantly. Controllers feel precise and responsive, and the mixed reality experiences are next-level—absolutely seamless integration into your environment. The headset is comfortable for extended use, although it does become slightly heavy over time. Nonetheless, this is by far the most impressive standalone headset available—highly recommended for gamers and VR enthusiasts alike!

I have to say, this has been an amazing experience. The amount of games and the possibilities with this headset are just insane—it’s honestly worth every penny. Whether I’m jumping into fast-paced action games, exploring huge open worlds, or just hanging out in VR, it always feels immersive and exciting.The only small downside is the battery life. If you’re just playing for short sessions, it’s totally fine, but for longer playtimes, you’ll definitely notice the battery draining faster than you’d like. That’s why I highly recommend getting a 5m link cable. It not only lets you keep playing without worrying about battery life, but it also makes PC VR games look even better. It just takes the experience to another level and makes long gaming sessions way smoother.Honestly, this product does not disappoint. If you’re even considering getting into VR, I’d say go for it—there’s so much to experience, and having the right setup makes it even better. Highly recommend!

I was initially sceptical about Vr and have avoided them so far. I like games, but I’m not a gamer, and I saw them as a gimmicky gaming device with poor resolution. No more! They are so much more than that now. I have been using mine since I got it and I have only just tried out my first actual game, and loved it. The exploration apps are awesome inspiring. Looking around the Parthenon, or Pyramids, or the street where I lived as a child was amazing. The fitness apps are worth the price of the device, which is still a considered purchase and a decided hit on the pockets to most, but I doubt I’ll be going the boring expensive gym again and Amazon finance let me pay over a period of months rather than in one go. I’m not sure I’ve ever gotten so exhausted and happy exercising. The apps don’t feel like exercising though and an hour feels like minutes, as they’re fun. The dancing apps are also good and make you exercise more than you realise. The drawing apps for drawing in 2d and 3d have all been excellent. The 3d jigsaw puzzles are fantastic and can be really difficult depending on your settings, and there are lots of meditation and relaxation apps. The app Ocean Rift is definitely my favourite to decompress. You are in the Ocean as creatures swim around you. It’s so relaxing, especially after exercising. I haven’t been impressed by the language learning provision so far, but more apps are constantly being developed, so it may improve, and I haven’t tried anywhere near everything yet. You can also watch movies in a cinema like environment or buy animated movies as apps that are interactive. For those who like games, you can use stream etc. if they’re not on the meta site and you can tether to the pc for a better experience. I haven’t tried either, but I have checked it out and it looks good for those who like games. I can say that the device is incredible. I’d advise buying an additional headset with a battery to increase comfort and battery life, a silicone face protector to be able to wipe any sweat away without it being absorbed by the fabric, a rubber protector for the front to prevent damages to the lenses, and a felt covering for the lenses inside to prevent scratches or dust getting on them when not in use. These are not expensive at present when you consider the price of the device. The display is crystal clear. I was incredibly surprised and happy at how clear it was and how much space you feel around you with them on. It is as immersive as they say, and getting the 3 rather than the 3s was well worth it to me for that clarity alone. I also feel that I will need the extra storage provided by the 3. It is very easy to get carried away and download lots of apps. As it comes with Batman and 3 month’s subscription worth of meta quest + games which you will naturally want to instantly download, I can see the storage quickly being used up over time if you want them all downloaded and available instantly or offline, so 512gb is definitely a plus and worth the extra money over the 3s for me. In short, I’m very pleased with my purchase and can foresee many years of using it, and I haven’t even gotten to the games yet.