Meta Quest 3

Virtual Reality Headset

A Meta Quest 3 along with accompanying handheld controllers

The Meta Quest 3 is a virtual reality (VR) headset developed by Meta. It offers untethered VR experiences, meaning it doesn't require a PC or external sensors to function. With built-in tracking technology and controllers, users can enjoy immersive VR gaming, entertainment, and social experiences. Its portability and ease of use make it popular among VR enthusiasts and casual users alike.

Available Software

  • Roblox (USU virtual campus) -- A customizable virtual world used here to host Utah State University's virtual campus for exploration, social interaction.
  • Match Point Tennis -- A realistic VR tennis simulation that emphasizes timing, movement, and full-body coordination.
  • Gravity Sketch (Design Application) -- A professional VR design tool for creating, sketching, and prototyping 3D models in immersive space.
  • National Geographic Explore VR -- An educational VR experience that lets users explore iconic locations around the world, guided by National Geographic content.
  • Epic Roller Coaster -- A high-intensity VR roller coaster simulator designed to showcase motion, scale, and sensory immersion.
  • Beat Saber -- A rhythm-based VR game where players slice incoming blocks to music, combining exercise with timing and focus.
  • First Steps -- An introductory VR tutorial that teaches basic headset controls, interaction mechanics, and movement.
  • Theatre Elsewhere -- A narrative VR experience blending theater, storytelling, and immersive environments.
  • TV -- A VR media app for watching videos, shows, and immersive content in a virtual viewing space.
  • The climb 2 -- A physically engaging VR climbing game that simulates free-climbing across dramatic environments.
  • Superhot VR Demo -- A stylized action game where time moves only when you move, emphasizing strategy and embodied decision-making.
  • Apex Construct -- A story-driven VR adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world, focused on exploration and puzzle-based combat.
  • Tetris Effect Connect -- A visually immersive version of Tetris enhanced with music, motion, and multiplayer connectivity.
  • Mondly Learn Language -- A language-learning app that uses VR conversations to practice vocabulary and real-world dialogue.
  • Ann Frank House VR -- A historically grounded VR tour of the Anne Frank House, offering contextual learning through immersive storytelling.
  • Rec Room -- A social VR platform where users can play games, build spaces, and collaborate with others.
  • Hyperscape Capture -- An app that lets you capture your real-world space in just a few minutes, then creates an immersive, true-to-life digital replica that you can visit from anywhere.
  • First Encounters -- A mixed-reality demo that blends virtual elements with the physical room to introduce spatial interaction.
  • Human Anatomy VR for Institutions (Personal Use License only) -- An educational VR application for exploring detailed 3D human anatomy models.
  • Mini Golf Aeons -- A casual VR mini-golf game

Intro Video

Instructions

1

Checkout the headset from the consultant on-duty using your student ID.

 
2

Pull the top and side straps to adjust the headset fit.

 
3

Power on the headset and pick up the left and right controllers.

 
4

Center yourself and check for/create a boundary.

 
5

Press the right controller's oval button to open the menu.

 
6

Hold the oval button to recenter if needed.

Detailed Instructions