Virtual reality gaming is exceptionally good fun, but also often held back by the high price of entry. Thankfully, the Meta Quest 3S does a lot to alleviate that issue, starting at just $300, which is an absurdly low price for what you’re getting. Plus, because Black Friday deals are here, you can score an incredible deal on it right now. Amazon is currently offering $75 digital credit when you buy the 128GB version of the headset. just use code QUEST75 at checkout. Target is offering $75 credit too, while also offering some savings on an Elite Strap for the device.
While the standard Meta Quest 3 is undoubtedly the better headset, the Quest 3S isn’t as far behind as you might think. The picture quality isn’t as good, but you can still enjoy all of the same games and experiences. At essentially $225, there’s frankly no competition when it comes to price. The 128GB capacity is also less pronounced in a VR headset because the game developers work magic to keep storage sizes very low.
As well as the free credit, you’ll score Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial of Meta Quest Plus with its revolving catalog of games, so you’ll have plenty to play straight away.
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This deal will only last until the end of the month and makes for a great piece of giftable tech, whether for yourself or someone else. Don’t miss out on it if you’re looking for your first foray into the world of VR headsets.
Why this deal matters
This is the first proper deal we’ve seen on the Meta Quest 3S, and while it’s not a discount as such, it’s still $75 back in credit from retailers you can buy just about anything from. If you shop at Amazon or Target with any regularity (who doesn’t?) then it’s as good as money off. We’d be genuinely shocked to see the Meta Quest 3S go for less than this any time soon, and we’re already a little bit shocked that this deal is on at all.