The storage capacity of Meta Quest 3-head display entry version is only 128GB CTO explains why.

CTOnews.com, October 26, the latest Quest 3 virtual reality headset from Meta offers two versions: the 128GB storage capacity version costs $499 (CTOnews.com Note: currently about 3653 yuan), and the 512GB storage capacity sells for $650 (currently about 4758 yuan). However, many users are dissatisfied with the storage capacity of the entry-level version, believing that there is too little 128GB to meet the needs of virtual reality games and media.

The entry version of Meta Quest 3 has only about the free space of 100GB because the system software takes up part of it. Although most virtual reality games only need 1-3GB space, there are some popular games that need more space, such as Biohazard 4 and Red matter 2 (both 8GB), Iron Man VR (10GB), and the Walking Dead: saints and sinners 2 (12GB). Moreover, the life cycle of Quest 3 is just beginning, and virtual reality games optimized for new headsets will also take up more storage space, which means that users may need to uninstall games frequently to free up space.

There was the same problem with the previous generation of Quest 2, where the entry-level version of the device initially had only 64GB storage space and was later upgraded to 128GB a year after it went on sale.

Quest 3 does not provide storage space for 256GB, mainly to save money, according to Meta.

Andrew Bosworth, CTO of Meta, explained in his recent Instagram question and answer session: "I know this is a more expensive headline display, but storage as a percentage of overall cost cannot be ignored." So we want to offer a relatively low-cost version on the market, which is 128GB. For those who mainly stream through PC or use this device for social or some work purposes, they may not need more storage, so we think 128GB is a good choice. In addition, for those who use this device as a stand-alone immersive gaming device, they want more storage, and we hear their 512GB. Therefore, this is all taking into account the market demand, and the current sales data also prove this point. "

For those users who want to store a lot of immersive videos on Quest 3 in addition to games, it is recommended to grit your teeth and buy a 512GB version. Or wait a year to see if Meta will upgrade the entry-level version of Quest 3 to 256GB.