If you’ve been paying any attention to ZDNET in the latter half of the year, you know XR has piqued our interest. XR, short for AR/VR/MR, has become practical and accessible to a broader audience. The Meta Quest 3, a $500 XR headset, is ZDNET’s Product of the Year for 2023, which comes as a surprise considering a consumer VR headset from Facebook is our top pick. I’ve had a history of motion sickness and claustrophobia that has made interacting with VR challenging.
However, despite my reservations, the Quest 3 hasn’t induced much motion sickness for me. Although I have yet to fully understand what areas the device will impact, it certainly has the potential to change a variety of technological uses. After numerous YouTube videos, a Meta and Meta Horizons account, and a $60 voucher, the headset finally arrived at my home. It was charged and ready to use when I opened the box a few days later.
Initially, I was concerned about VR motion sickness and a lack of space since there are numerous trip hazards in my small family room. Nonetheless, my worries haven’t deterred me, and I’ve had a positive experience with the Meta Quest 3 so far. The device offers an impressive view and is user-friendly for the most part, despite a few adjustments and compatibility issues. I’m looking forward to what else the Quest 3 has in store.
