So, there’s this whole hullabaloo around Xbox and virtual reality, right? People were buzzing, thinking Xbox was dodging the whole VR game. But wham! Outta nowhere, this pic surfaces of an Xbox-branded Meta Quest. It was on X (Twitter for those keeping up with name changes), but got yanked quick. @bmfshow managed to snag it before it vanished. Sneaky!
Check it: Windows Central was jawing about an Xbox VR headset just last year. Now, whispers say you might snag one by June 24. Price tag? $399. Not peanuts, but hey, VR never was. This news pops up right after Xbox and Asus buddy up for the Xbox Ally handhelds—because, apparently, Project Kennan got shelved. What a name, Kennan. Makes me think of… honestly, no idea. Moving on.
Gamesandwich.com spilled the beans on the Xbox Quest 3S, shadow-dropping it on June 24. Love that term, “shadow drop.” Makes me picture ninjas sneaking through the internet. Anyway, they say it’s a black and green beauty with 128GB, just like the usual Meta Quest 3S—with that Xbox flair. Comes in a bundle, too: headset, Elite Strap, Xbox controller, and three months of Game Pass Ultimate. Score!
Quick note on visuals: There’s a pic of an Xbox—you know, just being its Xbox self. This taupe caption about how it’s everywhere now, like a Starbucks in a busy city. Everywhere you turn, bam, there’s an Xbox-compatible gadget.
Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming’s big cheese, used to be like, “VR for Xbox? Nah.” That was back in 2019. Said nobody was clamoring for it. Fast forward, now they’re all in on this “This is an Xbox” vibe. Xbox games playing on VR via Cloud Gaming—talk about a pivot. But, of course, you’ll still need cloud streaming, just to keep things interesting.
Since Xbox waved its “This is an Xbox” banner, it’s not just consoles and PCs anymore. It’s in your pocket, your TV, your VR headset, even your handheld. Everywhere except your toaster… for now.
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