Watch the Paris Olympics on a Meta Quest 3

How to Watch the Paris Olympics on a Meta Quest 3

If one can't attend the Paris Olympics in person, the Meta Quest 3 headset is one of the best ways to experience the event. With the Quest 3, one can stream Peacock's extensive coverage of the Olympic events on a virtual headset or on an AR screen. The advantage is that it offers a new style of catching live events, replays, highlights, and more.

Why Watch the Olympics on a Meta Quest 3?

The Meta Quest 3 drops you inside the Olympics without having to leave home. You can also tap into Peacock's streaming service to watch live events or explore archived competitions and highlight reels. Whether you prefer sitting in a virtual theatre or even augmented reality on a floating screen while you multitask, the Quest 3 brings new dimensionality to how you view the Olympics.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Watch the Paris Olympics on Meta Quest 3

1. Open Meta Horizon Store: You need to go into the Meta Horizon Store using your Quest 3 headset.
2. Search using the search bar and type "Peacock".
3. Download and install the Peacock app when you've found it on your Quest 3.
4. Sign In or Sign Up:
5. Sign in for Olympic Coverage: Open the Peacock app. The Olympics are on a tap the "Olympics" and start watching live events, replays, and highlights.

What's the Viewing Experience Like on the Meta Quest 3?

You'll find the Olympics front and center. Click on the "Olympics" tab and to explore events, replays, and highlights. 

1. Virtual Theatre Experience: You could watch the events as if you're seated in a theatre. This is an immersive, full-screen setup; you can feel like you're attending a private screening of the Olympics. One of the best perks that you will enjoy in bed is projecting the video onto the virtual ceiling and enjoying the games in ultimate relaxation modeᅳgreat for watching late-night events without any need to leave your comfort zone.

2. Augmented Reality Screen: If you are one of the people who love multitasking while watching the Olympics, this device is just for you. It allows the streaming of events on a floating window as you go about doing other daily activities. You could be watching women's rugby as you fold your clothes in your house, making household chores simple background entertainment. The AR screen can be set up wherever you want in your surroundings, putting control over your viewing totally in your hands.

3. Watch Different Sports Simultaneously: One unique benefit of using Quest 3 is watching a sport different from others in the same room. You can put on headphones and project your favourite Olympic events—like equestrian or swimming—right in front of you while others watch something different on the main TV. It's a great way to enjoy the Olympics "together" without compromising what you're watching.

Limitations of the Meta Quest 3 Olympic Experience

The one downside to watching the Olympics on Meta Quest 3 is that all of Peacock's coverage is in 2D streams. This provides a great view of the events, but it does not fully utilize virtual reality for 3D or immersive sideline views. There is no option for interactive 360-degree coverage or fully immersive experiences.

Hopefully, during the Olympics in 2028, we will see more advanced VRs with immersive viewing angles in 3D, bringing users closer than ever to the action.

Final Thoughts

The Meta Quest 3 headset gives people a modern twist when watching the Paris Olympics with a novel spin via Peacock. Be it the Virtual Theatre mode or the AR Screen option, you'll find your way of viewing these games that would do just fine in your life. Though it is a bit limiting in some ways concerning the coverage, it is still an excellent way to be soaked into the Olympics from the comfort of your house. Be not left out in your chance to watch the worlds best compete in mixed reality!