Meta is discontinuing the Quest Professional, its high-end VR headset launched in 2022 that we mentioned “isn’t very good.” The corporate plans to promote its remaining Quest Professional headsets by means of the top of the yr or “until they’re gone, whichever comes first,” based on a weblog submit.
Meta’s submit didn’t specify why it’s shifting on from the Quest Professional so quickly, however it’s clear the headset wasn’t effectively obtained. My colleague Adi Robertson rated the headset a 4, discovering that the gadget was heavy and uncomfortable and that its professional-focused Workrooms expertise was “basically a matter of luck.”
At launch, the Quest Professional was additionally jaw-droppingly costly at $1,499. Meta completely dropped the worth to $999 simply months after launch, however that was nonetheless a…