This weekend, shoppers can take advantage of impressive discounts on the Meta Quest 3S at both Amazon and Best Buy, coinciding with Best Buy’s Black Friday Doorbusters event. The standout deal involves the Meta Quest 3S 256GB Batman: Arkham Shadow Bundle, which is now priced at $329, a reduction of $70 from its original price of $400. In addition, both retailers are offering a $50 gift card with the purchase, effectively lowering the price to an incredible $280, marking it as the best deal of the year for this model.
Best Buy has also introduced a $50 discount on the 128GB version of the Quest 3, bundled with The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, alongside the same $50 gift card offer. Amazon mirrors these price cuts and adds enticing bundles in their Prime Big Deal Days sale. Their 128GB base model is available for just $249, matching the lowest price seen for what is widely regarded as the best entry-level virtual reality headset. This Amazon-exclusive package also features free downloadable content for the popular game Gorilla Tag. For those captivated by Batman, the 256GB model remains a more appealing option at a larger $71 discount, packaged with the exciting Batman: Arkham Shadow VR experience.
Furthermore, Amazon is providing discounts on a variety of Meta’s official Quest 3S accessories, including the Elite Strap, Elite Strap with Battery, Link Cable, Compact Carrying Case, and a Carrying Case designed for the headset with the Elite Strap. These deals are set to expire on October 9 at midnight, making now the perfect time to nab a bargain.
The Quest 3S stands out as a lightweight, standalone VR headset featuring two wireless Touch Plus controllers. Its capabilities allow users to enjoy a diverse array of VR games directly from its internal hardware, including high-profile titles like Batman: Arkham Shadow, Asgard’s Wrath 2, and Assassin’s Creed Nexus. Additionally, for more demanding titles such as Half Life: Alyx, the Quest 3S can synchronize with a gaming PC or connect via a compatible link cable. It also supports cloud streaming and can serve as a wearable projector for enjoying movies and TV shows.
Both the Quest 3S and the more powerful Quest 3 model are equipped with 8GB of RAM and utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chipset, representing a significant performance upgrade compared to the Quest 2. While the primary distinction lies in storage—512GB for the Quest 3 and various options for the Quest 3S—both models offer the same internal specifications and come with the wireless Touch Plus controllers. Though the Quest 3 features advanced lenses for a sharper, larger image, the Quest 3S provides an excellent user experience with slightly longer battery life of 2.5 hours.
With these fantastic discounts and offerings, VR enthusiasts and newcomers alike can explore the exciting world of virtual reality this weekend at remarkable prices.