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<aside> 💡 While Meta has releasted the Meta Quest Pro with Mixed Reality capabilities, it is at an astounding $999. Meta Quest 3’s release makes Mixed Reality more accessible to the masses compared to Meta Quest Pro.

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What is it?

Meta Quest 3 is a mixed reality headset released by Meta 3. With slimmer hardware for an easier wearable experience, and higher visual display, notably with color passthrough, the Meta Quest 3 makes a great beginner introduction to the world of mixed reality.

Meta Quest 3 review: almost the one we’ve been waiting for

The Meta Quest 2 is a predesscor of Quest 3 and has a black and white passthrough feature fit for developing mixed reality experiences in.

How can I apply it to Mixed Reality?

You can play Mixed Reality games using the Quest 3 and 2.

You can begin developing Mixed Reality experiences for this headset using software such as Unity, Web XR, and Unreal.

Building for Mixed Reality on Meta Quest 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tghj6ZRjxAc

You can even build Mixed Reality in the pass through of the Quest 2!

Check it out!

The Texas Immersive Lab has the Quest 3 and Quest 2 for demo uses.

https://airtable.com/appcS7s0S42DYvBTs/shrWe29IxDJNW8FFu/tblFf8w610YCj5tMu