Amazon is selling the Meta Quest 3S for as low as $250 (and it comes with a free $50 credit)
The Meta Quest 3S features significant upgrades over the Quest 2, and currently, multiple 128GB and 256GB bundles are on sale with a complimentary gift.
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Meta's Quest 3S is a great entry point into the world of virtual reality. It's better than the Quest 2, introducing several improvements to "performance, capabilities, and user experience," according to ZDNET managing editor Kerry Wan, who reviewed the device in 2024. Most importantly, it's cheaper than the $500 Quest 3 -- especially since Amazon is once again offering a great deal on the headset in the lead-up to the new year.
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For a limited time, you can buy the Meta Quest 3S off the retailer for $349, a $50 discount. That's not all. You'll also receive a free $50 Amazon digital credit that you can redeem after purchase to spend how you'd like at the online giant. The digital credit is a bonus with several discounted Quest 3S bundles, including the cheapest $250 Meta Quest 3S Gorilla Tag bundle and the $349 Meta Quest 3S Batman: Arkham Shadow bundle.
This digital credit is also offered if you shop for the Meta Quest 3 for $499.
What's great about the Meta Quest 3S is that it takes cues from the older generation and the Quest 3, blending them admirably. For example, it provides the same level of comfort as the Quest 2. It's made primarily of hard plastic and fabric, weighing approximately 514 grams. Its flexible, Y-shaped head strap allows for unrestricted movement while sitting securely on your head. The Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset enables the device to load apps faster than its predecessor, maintain stable frame rates, and offer a two-hour battery life.