Planning on jumping into VR? Well, Valve’s newly announced Steam Frame is still a while away, but Black Friday deals are happening right now. And one of the best VR headsets just dropped to its lowest price ever.
The Meta Quest 3S is down to just $249 at Best Buy, and this deal even throws in a must-play VR game completely for free. Better yet, it comes with a $50 gift card to use at the retailer, and one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for good measure. Not only has this VR headset returned to the lowest it’s ever been, but getting The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and other perks? Now that’s an absolute steal.
With a $50 discount, a free game, one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a $50 gift card at Best Buy, this is a VR steal worth jumping on.
The Meta Quest 3S quickly became our top pick as the best VR headset for value, and really, it has no competition for what it offers. Now, with a $50 discount, a free game, one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a $50 gift card at Best Buy, this is a VR steal worth jumping on.
Yes, I’m excited for Valve’s upcoming VR headset, but the Steam Frame isn’t arriving until next year. Plus, considering its specs, it won’t be nearly as low as the Quest 3S. What’s more, the 3S can do everything the Quest 3 can do, and that means you can play a library stacked with the best VR games, watch the latest shows on a massive screen through the new Meta Horizon TV hub and use Mixed Reality Link to connect a Windows 11 PC to expand your PC setup.
Speaking of games, this bundle comes with The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. This is the title that got me into VR in the first place, and with plenty of updates since its release (including a Meta Quest 3 upgrade), prepare for the thrill of chopping down zombies while getting through its engaging story. It’s a blast, and getting it for free is a win.
The Meta Quest 3S is also a great way to play through Xbox Game Pass’s catalog of games. Having this up on a large virtual screen is a treat, and you’ll get impressively low latency gaming (with good Wi-Fi and fast internet, of course). Think playing Halo or Forza Horizon 5 on a massive 26-foot screen.
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The Quest 3S loses out on the pancake lenses of its Quest 3 sibling, as it comes with the same fresnel lenses as the Quest 2. That means a smaller field of view and a lower resolution, and it is slightly bulkier than the Quest 3. But these are hardly deal-breakers, as you’ll still get the same features and performance.
If you’re looking to get into VR for less, and play some of the best VR games around while you’re at it (I strongly recommend Batman: Arkham Shadow), this Meta Quest 3S deal is what you’re after. I even learned how to draw with a Quest 3, so there are plenty of ways to make the most of it.
That’s not the only deal to save big on. We’re tracking the latest sales in our Black Friday live blog, so if you’re after even more major discounts, we’ve got you covered.
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