Within the months since its launch, the Meta Quest 3 has confirmed notably fashionable amongst Steam customers, eclipsing most different VR headsets. Whereas its predecessor, the Quest 2, and Valve Index have to date confirmed the one troublesome roadblocks within the Quest 3’s path to dominance, it appears all however sure that that is set to alter.
Each the Meta Quest 3 and Valve Index seem on our greatest VR headset shortlist as each stay nice choices for any digital actuality setup. Nevertheless, the market is a decidedly totally different place from the place it was when the Index first launched, again in 2019, and it’s clear that Steam customers are turning elsewhere in lieu of a successor.
| March 2024 | April 2024 | Change | |
| Meta Quest 2 | 37.84% | 38.03% | +0.19% |
| Valve Index | 16.68% | 15.92% | -0.76% |
| Meta Quest 3 | 15.03% | 15.49% | +0.46% |
In line with the newest Steam {Hardware} & Software program Survey, the distinction within the variety of Steam customers rocking a Quest 3 in comparison with these with an Index has by no means been smaller. Simply 0.43% separates the 2 headsets, but it surely’s sufficient to maintain Valve’s VR headset in second place for now.
It’s probably that this would be the final survey during which the 2 headsets might be of their respective place because the Quest 3 has occupied third place since January 2024, simply three months since its launch in October 2023. Whereas it understandably hasn’t maintained such excessive ranges of momentum, its trajectory stays extra constructive than the Index.
Making the case all of the stronger for the Quest 3, exclusives like Batman: Arkham Shadow and Murderer’s Creed Nexus additional strengthen its worth in opposition to the Index. Nevertheless, it appears the latest Quest 2 worth lower has impressed some to undertake the aged headset, additional strengthening its place as the present favourite VR headset amongst Steam customers.
Conclusions drawn from these statistics naturally don’t embrace Quest 3 headsets getting used outdoors of Steam. Vital as PCVR is, notably for high-end headsets just like the Pimax Crystal, standalone play is a bonus that the Index sorely lacks. Hopefully this may be addressed with the long-rumored successor, codenamed Deckard, however this stays to be seen.
Take a look at our Meta Quest 3 assessment for an in-depth take a look at what is certain to develop into the most well-liked VR headset on Steam within the coming years. Give our Valve Index assessment a learn as nicely, if you happen to’re not sure between the 2.
