It's been just over two years now since soon-to-depart CTO John Carmack told a Meta Connect audience about his vision for a super low-end VR headset that came in at $250 and 250 grams. "We're not building that headset today, but I keep trying," Carmack said at the time with some exasperation.

Meta continues its reign as the XR industry’s dominant player, with its most recent moves signaling a shift into a new era for the company—and thus the industry at large. This year saw the introduction of the Meta Orion AR glasses prototype and the Quest 3S headset—two pieces of hardware that are not only crucial

The Meta Quest 3S VR headset is a compelling choice for those seeking an affordable yet feature-rich virtual reality experience. With its competitive

Last week saw the official release and availability of the Meta Quest 3S, the company's take on a budget-friendly mixed reality headset that is under the Quest 3 series to deliver the massive experience to users for almost half its price.

When you consider the Meta Quest 3S and its compromises, a few key questions arise.