Meta unveils $1,300 lightweight VR glasses at Connect
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Meta has unveiled Meta VR Glasses, a lighter, more portable alternative to a conventional virtual reality headset. Mark Zuckerberg demonstrated the device at the company’s annual Connect event in Menlo Park, California, according to Fortune.
The glasses rest on the wearer’s ears rather than being secured with a head strap, though The Verge described them as resembling hefty black sunglasses. They include immersive displays intended for watching movies, playing games and working. TechCrunch reported that Meta is emphasizing entertainment options, including an IMAX experience, alongside the lighter form factor.
Engadget reported that the glasses will cost $1,300 and characterized them as less immersive than a Meta Quest headset. In a hands-on account, the outlet said the device’s hand and eye tracking provided an alternative to using a controller.
Meta also announced that *Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney — Dual Destinies VR* will be available for both Meta VR Glasses and Quest, according to UploadVR. The new hardware expands Meta’s VR lineup rather than serving as another conventional Quest headset.
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