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Meta Abandons Oculus Quest, Users Face Obsolescence

1/31/2025

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Meta has officially cut ties with the original Oculus Quest, leaving its users in the dust. Launched in May 2019, the device is now deemed obsolete, thanks to its aging Snapdragon 835 chipset. While users can cling to older app versions, the lack of security updates raises concerns. Upgrading to the latest Quest 3S comes with a hefty price tag of $300.

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Meta has officially cut ties with the original Oculus Quest, leaving its users in the dust. Launched in May 2019, the device is now deemed obsolete, thanks to its aging Snapdragon 835 chipset. While users can cling to older app versions, the lack of security updates raises concerns. Upgrading to the latest Quest 3S comes with a hefty price tag of $300.