Meta Quest 4 Hits Shelves Today: Meta's Next-Gen VR Headset Debuts at $499 with Xbox Edition Bundle
November 15, 2025 – Meta has launched the Quest 4, its flagship standalone VR headset, now available worldwide starting at $499 for the 128GB model. Pre-orders kicked off October 1, with shipping today via Meta.com, Best Buy, and major retailers. The optional Xbox Edition bundle, featuring cloud gaming integration, adds $100, bundling three months of Game Pass Ultimate. This marks Meta's bold push into 2026's VR landscape, blending high-res displays, AI enhancements, and open mod support to rival Apple's Vision Pro 2 and Samsung's Galaxy XR, while delivering unmatched value for gaming, productivity, and adult entertainment like VR porn.
Unveiled at Meta Connect 2025 on September 25, the Quest 4 runs on Horizon OS 5 with Snapdragon XR3 Gen 1 chipset, supporting everything from 8K video playback to mixed-reality multitasking. Early adopters (through December 31, 2025) snag the Starter Pack, a $200 value including free VRChat access, Beat Saber DLC, and exclusive adult app trials from partners like SexLikeReal.
Key Specs: How Quest 4 Stacks Up in 2025's VR Arena
At 480g, the Quest 4 emphasizes all-day comfort with an adjustable halo strap and breathable mesh for sweat-free sessions. Detachable face shields toggle between full immersion and passthrough mode, and the clip-on battery delivers 3 hours of untethered use (extendable via USB-C).
Here's a detailed breakdown and competitor comparison:
The Meta Quest 4 features dual 2160 x 2160 OLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate (up to 144Hz for gaming), powered by the Snapdragon XR3 Gen 1 chipset with 12GB RAM, and includes an 8MP RGB passthrough with hand/eye/facial tracking plus LiDAR. Its internal battery lasts 3 hours, and it is priced at $499 for the 128GB model with controllers included, running on Horizon OS 5. In comparison, the Apple Vision Pro 2 boasts dual 3660 x 3200 micro-OLED displays with a 100Hz default refresh rate (up to 120Hz), powered by the Apple M5 chipset with 16GB RAM, and features a 6.5MP color passthrough with hand and eye tracking plus LiDAR, with an external battery providing 2.5+ hours of use. It is priced at $2,499 for the 256GB model with controllers extra, running on visionOS 2. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy XR offers dual 3552 x 3840 micro-OLED displays with a 72Hz default refresh rate (up to 90Hz), powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset with 16GB RAM, and includes a 6.5MP color passthrough with hand, eye, face tracking, and a depth sensor. Its external tethered battery lasts 2-2.5 hours, and it is priced at $1,799 for the 256GB model with controllers extra ($250), running on Android XR.
Horizon OS 5: Fueling Immersive Worlds with AI and Mod Freedom
Powered by Horizon OS 5 with Meta's Llama 3 AI overlay, the Quest 4 accesses millions of apps via the Meta Store, syncing seamlessly with your phone or PC. Highlights include:
- Llama AI Assistant: Voice-activated AI scans your environment (passthrough or virtual) for contextual help, like upscaling 2D porn to 3D or suggesting edging timers based on biometrics.
- Productivity Suite: Float apps for multitasking, Zoom expansions, or Bluetooth keyboards. Adobe Fresco XR enables spatial 3D editing in immersive canvases.
- Gaming and Social Hub: Dive into ports like Half-Life: Alyx Remastered, Among Us VR, and Beat Saber 2. VRChat's full mobile integration lets you host metaverse parties on the go.
The open platform embraces WebXR in browsers, supporting fan mods for PC VR streaming via Virtual Desktop's AV1 encoding over Wi-Fi 7.
Immersive Adult Content: VR Porn on Quest 4 – Compatibility and Why It Excels
In 2025, VR porn is a $22 billion juggernaut, and the Quest 4's specs make it a porn powerhouse. Dual OLED panels handle 8K 360° videos with buttery 120Hz smoothness, while eye/hand/facial tracking amps up interactivity, gaze at a "key" to trigger haptic teases. The 8MP passthrough weaves mixed-reality magic, overlaying virtual dommes in your real room for chastity roleplay.
Sideload DeoVR or stream from SexLikeReal (SLR), which pledges Horizon OS 5 support for "spatialized" adult scenes. Virtual Desktop streams PC libraries flawlessly, and Llama AI aids discovery (ethically, of course). Testers laud its passthrough for blending worlds in edging scenarios, outshining Quest 3's grainier cams.
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Pricing, Availability, and Launch Perks for 2025
- Headset: $499 (128GB), $599 (256GB).
- Xbox Edition Bundle: $599 (includes Game Pass Ultimate trial).
- Elite Strap: $129 (upgraded comfort).
- Availability: Ships today from Meta.com, Amazon, Best Buy. U.S./EU first, global by December.
- Starter Pack: Free pre-Dec 31 buys: 6 months Meta Quest+, exclusive porn app trials, and AR filters.
0% financing at $41/month for 12 months eases entry.
Why Quest 4 Could Dominate VR in 2025: Our Verdict
The Quest 4 fuses affordability with pro-grade immersion, excelling in AI productivity, social gaming, and adult escapades at half Vision Pro 2's cost. Its VR porn prowess, open mods, haptic sync, could onboard millions. As UploadVR quips, it's "the porn-ready everyman's headset."
Grab yours at Meta.com. Watch for 2025 updates like Quest 4S and Deckard rivals.
Sources: Official Meta releases, expert reviews for precision. Images via Meta/partners.
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