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Meta is good at making VR hardware but is ignoring its core gamer audience, as it's not clear the company realizes that games are driving its VR business

Meta seems very committed to making hardware to usher in a whole new world and racing away from the games that drive its VR business.

The Verge Alex Cranz

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  • @gwanatu Nicholas Sutrich on x
    “But as bad as Meta is at the metaverse thus far, the company is really, really good at VR.” Exactly why Quest is such a great system and I couldn't agree more with @alexhcranz. Gaming is the only thing I really ever do on it and the same goes with nearly everyone I know. https:/…
  • @lunayian Luna on x
    I get this article, but feel like it's nearly arguing against Quest 3 at all in favor of software. Quest 2 is old, and while I think software is king, there are dozens of fundamental problems that VR needs solved to *improve* gaming. Quest Lite will be for those who don't care. h…
  • @timmaughan Tim Maughan on x
    solid take from @alexhcranz on meta's confused VR strategy - I'd only add that meta screwed the Pro by the marketing focus on work bullshit so reviewers ended up saying “horizons is crap” instead of “holy shit you won't believe these lenses” https://www.theverge.com/...
  • @sadlyitsbradley Brad Lynch on x
    What do you think? https://www.theverge.com/... https://twitter.com/...