A cheaper Meta Quest 3 might be coming, but trust me, it won’t look like the leaks
By Hamish Hector published March 20, 2024
Over the past few days, there have been two separate Meta Quest 3 leaks, hinting at a new cheaper Quest 3 that’s either called the Meta Quest 3s or Meta Quest 3 Lite. However, the authenticity of these leaks is being questioned.
The first leak was a Meta Quest 3 Lite render shared by @ZGFTECH on Twitter. It bears a striking resemblance to the Oculus Quest 2 with a slightly bulkier design, possibly due to the use of the 2’s fresnel lens system instead of a slimmer pancake lens system like the Quest 3. However, it lacks RGB cameras or a depth sensor, which raises concerns, especially considering the current focus on mixed reality in XR hardware and software. Although @ZGFTECH later clarified that the Quest 3 Lite may not lack RGB cameras, the uncertainty surrounding this detail is surprising.
Then there’s the Meta Quest 3s leak. The original Reddit post has been deleted, but copies remain online. The user claims they were shown these graphics in what was likely a Meta User Research Zoom meeting. While the authenticity of these claims cannot be verified, Meta does conduct feedback sessions like these.
