Attention, Meta Quest 1 owners: It’s time to face the music. Meta has officially announced that as of August 31, 2024, it will no longer provide bug fixes or security updates for the OG Meta Quest 1 headset. If you’ve got love for vintage tech, hold onto your headset but don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Reading Between the Lines: The Grim Reality
Back in January 2023, Meta decided that the Meta Quest 1 had lived its best life and stopped rolling out new features and apps for it. Now, they’re taking it a step further—or should we say dropping it off a cliff—by pulling hardware support entirely.
“If any security vulnerabilities are discovered in the future, private data that is directly stored on the device or accessible from it would be at risk of compromise.” Ah, the sweet scent of danger, just what you need when you’re deep in a VR dungeon.
Beat Saber Says Goodbye
To add salt to the wound, the popular game Beat Saber has announced it would stop supporting Meta Quest 1 starting from November 2, 2024. Yes, you can still play it, but forget about multiplayer or leaderboard functionalities. Seems like your high-score bragging days are over, at least on this device.
Moving Onward and Upward
Meta isn’t leaving you in the lurch entirely, though. Enter the Meta Quest 2, Quest Pro, and the new and shiny Meta Quest 3. Each of these iterations promises better performance, more features, and naturally, higher price tags. Because, of course, innovation isn’t cheap.
And if you’re a bargain hunter, keep an eye out! Rumors are swirling about a potentially cheaper Meta headset arriving in 2024. Could it be the Meta Quest 3S? Only the tech gods know for sure.
The Final Send-Off
In closing, Meta Quest 1 owners, it’s time to pour one out for your aging VR buddy. And don’t forget to back up your data and look into upgrading if you want to stay in the game—literally. The future of VR is bright, evocative, and according to Meta, a little more exclusive.
So, what’s the final takeaway? If you’re holding on to a Quest 1, you’re better off giving it a comfy retirement and stepping into the future with a more supportive (and secure) device.
