The dual RGB cameras combine with a depth projector to deliver 10 times the pixels of Quest 2's passthrough feature, and in full color with high fidelity. With various applications, you can insert virtual objects and experiences into the real world. Play a virtual board game on your real coffee table. Create a large floating screen to watch videos, get work done, or game with Xbox Cloud Gaming support. You can even use augments to create persistent virtual objects that will stay and reappear when you next put on the Quest 3. Persistent virtual objects can include floating picture frames and videos, portals to sweeping vistas, or virtual experiences.

Headphones are not required with the Quest 3, as built-in stereo speakers are crafted to provide a 3D spatial audio experience. Hear sounds as they appear to be in the virtual world, in different locations and distances all around you. The Quest 3 provides this along with a 40% increase in volume range compared to the Quest 2.

New Touch Plus controllers are included with the Quest 3. Ring-less controllers now incorporate TruTouch haptic feedback for even more immersion in your virtual games and environments. For some experiences, you can ditch the controllers for precision hand tracking via the four IR sensors and two RGB cameras built into the Quest 3 headset.

Whether you're gaming in VR or mixed reality, the Quest 3 gives you access to the entire catalog of 500+ Quest titles. You can also create a virtual screen in your space and access Xbox Cloud Gaming titles without the need for a console. Outside of games, you can use various Quest apps to watch NBA games courtside, get a front row seat for mixed martial arts matches, or watch online videos and movies.

A lot went into making the Quest 3 a more comfortable experience. The singular front-to-back head strap now forks into two rear straps that are each adjustable, giving you more support and accommodating more head shapes and hair styles. For the clearest possible image, depth adjustment will move the new pancake lenses closer or farther from your face, and an adjustable IPD ranges from 58 to 71 mm.

Enhanced privacy features are built into the Quest 3 to encrypt your data and provide parents with tools to limit the content kids can access.