With Windows 11 experiences on your Meta Quest 3 and 3s, you’ll have access to a whole new world of possibilities. Apart from just the Meta App Store for your games, you can also easily play your favorite VR versions of games available via the Steam client. If you’ve been wondering how you can enjoy features of Windows 11 on your Meta Quest headset, you’ve come to the right place.
How to Run Windows 11 on your Meta Quest 3 and 3S?
To add Windows 11 to your Quest headset, you’ll need a Windows 11 PC. To get this working properly your Windows 11 PC will have to meet or pass certain requirements, let’s dig into the requirements.
Minimum PC Requirements:
OS: Windows 11 22H2 or newer Integrated GPU: Intel Core 8th gen CPU with UHD 620 or newer Dedicated GPUs: AMD Radeon RX 5000 series or Nvidia GTX 1090 and newer Wireless: Bluetooth Low Energy Networking: 802.11ac at 5GHz set at 20 MHz channel width
Additionally, your Meta Quest 3 or 3s needs to be running on HorizonOS v72 or newer. Here are the steps to check for the updates on your Meta Quest 3/3s.
Setup Meta Quest 3/3s with Windows 11 PC
Now that you know whether your system meets the requirements, is time to begin preparing both devices to get your Windows 11 experience on your Meta Quest 3/3s. First off, on your Windows 11 PC, you will have to install the Mixed Reality Link app. Follow these steps. With the PC setup out of the way, let’s take a look at how you can pair the Meta Quest VR headset to your PC via the Mixed Reality Link app. Once you can access Windows 11 virtually through your Meta Quest 3 or 3s VR headset, you can extend your screen by adding two more screens, one on each side of your main screen. This allows you to seamlessly switch between screens, drag your open applications to other screens and if you want, you can also change the virtual background instead of just having the camera’s feed in your room’s background. So, are you someone planning to use Windows 11 with your Meta Quest headset, or will you just be using the headset as it is? Let us know your thoughts after you’ve tried using Windows 11 virtually. Images: Microsoft/Windows Also Check:
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