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Zuckerberg on the Quest Pro, our impressions, and the state of VR games

Oct 11, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg, Co-founder and CEO of Meta, joins the discussion alongside tech experts Alex Heath, Adi Robertson, and Chris Grant. They delve into the Quest Pro's innovative features like mixed reality and eye tracking, while raising questions about its high price and battery life. The group navigates the complexities of VR gaming, exploring current titles and the challenges facing AAA game development. As they assess the landscape, they emphasize the need for improved user experiences in the evolving world of virtual reality.

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Mark Zuckerberg

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Episode notes

1.

Intro

2min

2.

Exploring Meta's Innovations in VR and AR Ahead of Meta Connect

2min

3.

Exploring the Quest Pro Innovations

17min

4.

Exploring the Quest Pro and Enhancements in Productivity Tools

2min

5.

Exploring the Quest Pro: Advancements and Limitations

13min

6.

The VR Balancing Act: Hardware vs. Software

10min

7.

Evaluating the Potential of Mixed Reality and the Current Landscape of VR Gaming

2min

8.

Navigating the VR Gaming Landscape

16min

9.

Navigating AAA Game Development Challenges

6min

10.

Recap and Engagement in the VR and Tech Landscape

2min

Today on the flagship podcast of low-latency head tracking:

02:35 - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg chats with deputy editor Alex Heath about Meta's new headset, the Quest Pro.

22:00 - Alex Heath and senior reporter Adi Robertson chat with David Pierce about their first impressions using the Quest Pro.

47:45 - Group Publisher for The Verge Chris Grant chats with David about what's happening in VR for video games.

You can listen to the rest of the chat with Mark Zuckerberg on Decoder with Nilay Patel, watch it on The Verge's YouTube channel for the video version, or read it on our site.

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