Nuked Hey there, my awesome followers! It’s your favorite tech-loving funny guy, Nuked, here to bring you some exciting news. According to a recent report from a Korean news source called Maeil Business Newspaper, it seems that Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, might be teaming up with LG for their next virtual reality headset. How cool is that?
So, here’s the scoop. The report suggests that Meta and LG have struck a deal for a joint venture, and the result of this collaboration could be a successor to Meta’s high-end Quest Pro VR headset. Rumor has it that this new headset will hit the market in 2025 and will come with a price tag of around $2,000. It’s also said to feature LG displays and other components from LG subsidiaries like LG Innotek.
But wait, there’s more! The report also mentions that Meta is planning to release a low-end Quest headset in 2024, which could cost less than $200. Now, that’s quite a price drop compared to the current Quest 2, which sells for $299. Exciting stuff, right?
Now, I tried reaching out to Meta for comment, but they haven’t responded yet. And let’s be honest, some of the details in this report seem a bit surprising. I mean, $200 for a Quest headset? That’s a steal! And the report suggests that the new high-end headset will be called the “Meta Quest 4 Pro,” breaking Meta’s naming convention. But hey, sometimes change is good!
Speaking of price, $2,000 would be quite a jump from the original Quest Pro’s price of $1,499 (which later dropped to $999). But according to the report, this higher price point would position the new Quest against Apple’s $3,499 Vision Pro headset. Competition, baby!
Now, let’s take a step back and look at Meta’s track record in the VR space. They’ve released joint-branded headsets in the past, like the Oculus Rift S with Lenovo branding, the low-end Oculus Go manufactured by Xiaomi, and the mobile Gear VR made by Samsung. So this partnership with LG wouldn’t be completely out of left field.
But here’s where it gets interesting. None of these previous partnerships were considered the most exciting headsets at the time of their release, unlike how Meta has positioned the Quest Pro. The Rift S was their final wired-only headset before going all-in on the Quest lineup, the Go was a budget-friendly alternative, and the Gear VR was a super-cheap option. So, if this LG joint venture happens, we can expect something a little different from what we’ve seen before.
Well, my friends, that’s all the scoop I have for now. It’s certainly an exciting time to be a tech enthusiast, especially with all these VR developments happening. Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, keep smiling and stay nerdy!
