Apr 20, 2024
An undated image of a VR glasss Meta Quest 3. – Meta
Every little dot on the screen matters for a cool experience. YouTube is doing something exciting for Meta Quest users. The big video-streaming company is letting people watch videos in super-sharp 8K resolution on Meta Quest.
This is great news for fans of this fancy headset because now they can see videos with really clear pictures and lots of details. With the newest version of the YouTube app 1.54.
According to a recent report by Android Central, users can now enjoy 8K resolution, or 7680× 4320p, videos on their Meta Quest devices. The update has been spotted on the Meta Quest 3, which was launched in October 2023. The Meta Quest 3 display features 4K LCD panels with a resolution of 2064 x 220p.
While it remains uncertain whether viewers can differentiate between 4K and 8K video quality on this mixed reality headset, the enhanced resolution is undoubtedly a more immersive viewing experience.
Getting access to these 8K videos is easy. Just update your YouTube app, and you're ready to watch lots of high-quality stuff. Once you're in the app, searching for 8K videos brings up options to change quality. You can even choose the highest quality setting (4320p) to see the full detail of 8K videos.
However, it's worth noting that HDR videos on the Meta Quest 3 do not yet support 8K quality, limiting them to a maximum resolution of 4K. The long video is in SDR quality; users can also watch 360-degree content in 8K as well.
YouTube is also taking action against third-party apps that block ads. In a recent announcement, the platform emphasised its commitment to taking appropriate action against such apps, offering services that violate its terms of service. Viewers utilising these unauthorised apps may encounter buffering issues or error messages indicating content unavailability.
