Sure, let’s give this a whirl and get a bit messy.
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Okay, so, Xbox and VR — a pairing like peanut butter and chocolate? Maybe. You decide. I stumbled upon this juicy tidbit about Xbox possibly dipping its toes into virtual reality. Yeah, you heard it right. Apparently, there was a post on X (yeah, the artist formerly known as Twitter — thanks rebrand) that got wiped faster than a spilled drink at a party. It showed some pics of this mysterious Xbox-branded Meta Quest. Mind blown, right? Thanks to @bmfshow for reposting and keeping the dream alive.
Alright, time for a flashback. Windows Central, not that long ago, whispered sweet nothings about an Xbox VR headset for 2024. Now? They say you might snag one as soon as June 24. Price tag? $399. Yeah, I know, that’s a decent chunk of change. But hey, it’s right after Xbox announced that Asus partnership. Remember that? The Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld consoles — or were those just dreams? I can’t keep track.
So, here’s the scoop from Gamesandwich.com: this black and green Quest 3S — seriously, black and green, classic Xbox vibes — is gonna sneak out June 24 for $399. You’ll get 128GB of memory with it, just like the Meta Quest 3S sans the Xbox decor. Score! Oh, and the swag — they’re throwing in an Elite Strap, Xbox wireless controller, and three months of Game Pass Ultimate. Like frosting on a cake.
Now, Phil Spencer, big boss at Microsoft Gaming, once said “nobody’s asking for VR” on Xbox. Ha! Times change, Phil. The Xbox strategy has evolved — VR, cloud gaming, you name it. Some Xbox games already shimmy their way onto Meta Quest using Cloud Gaming — yep, still VR but with a twist. Cloud streaming is here to stay, it seems.
Xbox has been on a mission, expanding beyond just consoles and PCs. They’re all about mobiles, TVs, VR headsets, and handhelds now. It’s like they woke up one day and decided, “Let’s be everywhere.” Makes sense with the whole “This is an Xbox” vibe they’re pushing.
And there you have it. Might be a roller coaster or just a bumpy ride. Who knows where Xbox’ll go next? Cheers to the chaos.
