Meta's affordable VR option, the Quest 3S, is now available at a significantly reduced rate through an Amazon promotion. The 128GB model has received a 17 percent discount in this pre-Black Friday offer, dropping its price to $250 from the standard $300. Buyers receive the Gorilla Tag game at no extra cost. The 256GB variant is also discounted, priced at $330 instead of $400, and includes the title Batman: Arkham Shadow.
This VR device delivers strong value for its cost, earning a 90 rating in Engadget's evaluation and securing a spot on the list of top current VR options. It provides comfortable extended use, more than two hours of battery duration on a charge, and a 96-degree viewing angle. Although its display resolution of 1,830 by 1,920 pixels per eye falls short of the Quest 3's clarity, it shares the same Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor for smooth operation, along with 8GB of memory.
The package includes Touch Plus controllers featuring physical buttons, joysticks, and gesture-based inputs. It supports connections to PC gaming setups and can transmit video to Chromecast or AirPlay-compatible screens. Even at its lower price point, the Quest 3S delivers a compelling VR experience. Engadget reviewer Devindra Hardawar described it as 'the best $300 standalone VR headset we've ever seen.'