Meta Quest 3 Steam user share grows despite fall in VR popularity

There was by no means any doubt that the Meta Quest 3 would show to be a well-liked VR headset, however its continued momentum since launch is one thing to behold. Now, the VR headset has usurped one other prevalent Steam competitor, regardless of small dip in digital actuality curiosity on the platform.

The Meta Quest 3 is well the best VR headset you may choose up right this moment, so we’re not stunned to see its reputation proceed to develop. It excels each in a standalone and tethered setup, and up to date assist for Steam Hyperlink makes it all of the extra enticing to Steam customers.

The fourth hottest VR headset on Steam is now the Meta Quest 3, in line with the Steam Hardware & Software Survey. It now enjoys a sizeable 7.74% share of the consumer base, rising by 2.55% because the earlier month.

Whereas this bounce is spectacular, it’s nearly half of the adoption charge we noticed in November 2023 (+5.05%). That stated, we might see a marked enhance subsequent month as extra customers join their Quest 3 to their PC, following their return residence from the vacations. This additionally doesn’t converse to the variety of items getting used for standalone play.

To the Quest 3’s credit score, nonetheless, curiosity in VR as an entire amongst Steam customers has dropped barely (-0.05%), leaving simply 1.84% of the set up base with a headset.

Take a look at our Meta Quest 3 review to see if it’s the VR headset for you. Ought to you have already got one, or are nonetheless rocking a Quest 2, don’t neglect to say the brand new Meta Quest+ monthly games, when you’re subscribed.