Hey, so I stumbled upon something that might blow your mind—or maybe it won’t, considering how fast tech moves these days. Anyway, brace yourself: some leaked pics hint that an Xbox-styled VR headset from Meta could be rolling out soon. And this isn’t just a rumor floating in digital ether; it seems pretty solid. Looks like they’ve put a bit of Xbox flavor into the Quest 3S. Crazy, right?
The timing couldn’t be more…uh, strategic? Just after they did that Asus ROG Xbox Ally reveal—or was it last week? Time’s a blur. But yeah, Microsoft seems all in on buddying up with big tech players. Less Xbox-only gear, more let’s-make-friends sort of vibe. Heard they shelved their own Xbox handheld plans, supposedly to play nice with other brands. Maybe that’s smart. Or risky. Who’s to say?
Anyway, back to this VR thing. Spied some pics on Twitter from Zuby_Tech—some packaging with the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition plastered all over it. It’s got that black and green Xbox jazz happening, with an Xbox controller chilling in the corner. Might even come with some elite strap or something, plus three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, if rumors have any truth. And hey, if this surprise-drop thing isn’t just hot air, it’ll hit on June 24, around 400 bucks if you’re into numbers.
Yeah, it’s not the super-duper fancy Quest 3, just the entry-level 3S. Probably not to blow the budget for folks tipping their toes into VR waters. I think they’re shooting for the whole “Hey, I’m new here!” crowd? Oh, and in case you missed it, PlayStation VR2 got a price cut to $400 recently, so there’s that competitive edge or whatever. But heads up, no VR-only games exclusive to this Xbox edition—just access to the regular Quest game catalogue. Plus, you can tap into Xbox Cloud Gaming. Not bad for a mash-up.
The whispers about Xbox and Meta getting cozy have been buzzing since last year. Anybody follow that? April 2024—Meta said it would share its Horizon OS with other companies, and Xbox popped up as one potential player. Good ol’ Zuckerberg even teased about some exclusive Xbox-edition headset preloaded with Xbox Cloud Gaming. Looks like that’s coming to life now.
Honestly, who knows where this road goes. VR’s a wild west. But if you’re into gadgets, keep your eyes peeled. This could be a fun ride or just a mild curiosity. Or maybe I’m just tired and rambling. Either way, exciting times in tech land!