XR weekly round-up: Meta Quest 3 has a flaw, PSVR 2 in price drop & new Valve VR headset possible
Sweat problem with Meta Quest 3, Valve's new VR controllers leaked and Playstation VR 2 now cheaper — the week's top XR news.
In our weekly "XR Update" overview, you will always find the most important XR news from the past week with a brief summary. If you are interested in a particular topic, click on the link to the full article in the relevant paragraph. As usual, we provide you with background information and opinions in addition to the facts.
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XR hardware: News on VR, AR and mixed reality headsets
VR fitness kills your VR headset: Meta Quest 3 has a sweat problem
Users are reporting frequent failures of their Meta Quest 3 after intensive VR fitness sessions. The reason: sweat penetrates the electronics. Meta is replacing the defective devices, but does not yet have a permanent solution to the problem.
Leaked: This is what Valve’s new VR controller could look like
3D models of a new VR controller from Valve have been leaked, confirming rumors from last week. The render models fuel hopes that a new VR headset from Valve will finally be released in 2025.
XR market and business news
VR headsets: How low can prices go?
VR headsets are currently cheaper than ever. This is great for consumers, but raises questions about the sustainability of the VR market. A commentary on the current price situation for VR headsets.
Is Playstation VR 2 now more worthwhile than Quest 3(S)?
Playstation VR 2 is now priced between Quest 3S and Quest 3. Which VR headset is better for you? A comparison of the pros and cons of PSVR 2 and Meta Quest.
Researchers have developed a VR lollipop that simulates taste
Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong have developed a VR lollipop that simulates different flavors. We introduce you to the prototype and explain how it works.
VR games and XR apps: all the latest news
Virtual Desktop: Update brings airplane environment, lower latency and more
Virtual Desktop has received an update that brings a luxurious airplane cabin and lower latency for newer VR headsets. In addition, Quest users can now fade in the desktop in fully immersive environments via passthrough.
Playstation VR 2: Graphic highlight “Subside” to be released soon
The VR game Subside will soon take you into an amazingly real-looking underwater world. A new trailer shows the upcoming graphics highlight for Playstation VR 2.
Meta Quest: These are the best-selling VR games of the week
The Meta Horizon Store has revised its bestseller lists. Instead of pure download figures, the sales of the games are now used as a ranking criterion. Currently, "The Thrill of the Fight 2" tops the sales charts.
Tried it out: This mixed reality PVP shooter integrates rooms for both players
The mixed reality shooter Last Stand connects your home with that of your human opponent. We tried out the innovative concept and report on our experiences.
You can look forward to these 8 VR games in December 2024
What VR and MR games does December have in store? We've picked out the most promising titles for you, including Behemoth, Home Sports and Alien: Rogue Incursion.
New VR racing game launches tournament with Quest 3S as prize
The new VR racing game EXOCars is holding its first online tournament, with prizes such as a Meta Quest 3S up for grabs. All information about the tournament and the game.
Reader question: What is needed for Mixed Reality 2.0?
MIXED reader Wouter Zelle wanted to know what features are missing to take mixed reality to the next level. We answer the question and look at the technical challenges.
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