Electronics gadgets: Meta's Quest Pro Headset Is How Much?!

October 12, 2022

October 12, 2022—National Savings Day! Whether it's saving an old smartphone to pass down to someone else or browsing the latest deals, let today be the day you pat yourself on the back for all the money you've saved this year.

⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds

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1. Meta Quest Pro Is Here to Improve VR and Drain Your Bank Account

Meta has unveiled the Quest Pro headset, built for advanced users and creators. The Pro improves on everything the Quest 2 does, in terms of visuals and processing power, and it doubles as mixed reality glasses, too. The $1,500 headset is available to pre-order now, with shipping beginning on October 25.

2. Acer's Chromebook 516 GE Makes Cloud Gaming Easier

Acer's upcoming Chromebook 516 GE may be worth a look. While it's still a Chromebook, meaning it's limited in what games you can install, it's also built for cloud gaming. Ultimately, your only limits are the game streaming services you pay for. You can get ahold of your own later this month, starting at $650.

3. Xbox Cloud Gaming, 'Among Us', & More Are Coming to the Quest 2

Meta had plenty to say about gaming on the Quest 2 (and presumably the Quest Pro) with the biggest news being that Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to the Meta Quest Store. Connect an Xbox controller and play Halo, Among Us, and more on a giant, virtual 2D screen. Who needs consoles anymore?

🦑 Go Deeper

Modern tech is cool, but retro-looking tech with modern features have more fans than ever. Let Sascha Brodsky tell you what's up with the growing interest in retro gadgets.

🎱 By the Numbers

Fair and valid reasons

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Many people prefer to avoid VR, and with good reason. Price and no desire to own a headset were the top reasons some people haven't delved into the space, while others cited health concerns like dizziness and not wanting to be detached from the real world. The Quest Pro sure won't change their minds.

🔥 Today's Hot Deal

As part of the Prime Early Access Sale, the Fire TV Cube is 50% off for a limited time, dropping it down to $59.99. If you need a new streaming device and want to get more from your Prime membership, here you go!

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🤓 Nerd Out

"It's so powerful!" —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor

Nvidia's new RTX 4090 GPU is upon us, and IGN has the in-depth review you need to nerd out over specs, pricing, performance comparisons, and more. So far, it sounds pretty impressive. (Share on Twitter)

💎 You Know You Want It

Early Prime Day!

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Amazon announced its first Prime Early Access Sale, a shopping event on October 11 and 12. The event features discounts on smart home tech, electronics, and more. You need an Amazon Prime membership to get the deals. We'll keep the deals updated so you can always find the best stuff for the best price.