Preparing VPS for Quest 3
Quest 3's improved hardware creates opportunities for VPS - better cameras, more compute, and MR-first design.
Evyatar Bluzer
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Quest 3 launches later this year. Improved hardware means improved VPS capabilities.
Hardware Improvements
| Aspect | Quest Pro | Quest 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Passthrough | Color, lower res | Color, higher res |
| Compute | XR2 Gen 1 | XR2 Gen 2 |
| Cameras | Good | Better low-light |
| Price | $1499 | ~$499 |
The price point matters most: 3x more users means 3x more VPS queries.
VPS Upgrades for Quest 3
Better Input
Higher-resolution passthrough enables:
- More features per image
- Better feature quality
- Improved matching accuracy
Expected improvement: 15% reduction in localization error.
More Compute
XR2 Gen 2 enables:
- Faster feature extraction (30ms → 20ms)
- More sophisticated models
- Continuous operation with less power
MR-First
Quest 3 is designed for MR, not just VR:
- VPS more central to user experience
- Tighter platform integration
- First-party MR apps use VPS
Scaling Challenges
Quest 3 accessibility means scale:
- Quest Pro: 100K units expected
- Quest 3: Millions of units expected
VPS infrastructure must handle:
- 10x query volume
- 10x map data
- 10x developer demand
Scaling work ongoing.
New Features for Launch
Instant localization: under 100ms when map is on device Semantic anchors: "Attach to table" not just "attach at coordinate" Shared experiences: Multiple devices in same VPS space Developer tooling: Self-serve mapping portal
Timeline
- Q1: Architecture updates complete
- Q2: Integration with Quest 3 firmware
- Q3: Beta testing and optimization
- Q4: Launch with Quest 3
On track but tight.