Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Now $30 Off in Sale

If you've been curious about VR gaming but the price has held you back, now's your chance to dive in. The Meta Quest 3S is currently on sale for 2025, offering a $30 discount on both the 128GB and 256GB models. This deal not only slashes the cost but also throws in a copy of the acclaimed Batman: Arkham Shadow VR game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+. In IGN's 8/10 review, Dan Stapleton praised the game, saying, "Batman: Arkham Shadow makes most of the Arkham series' defining gameplay work respectably well in VR, and its mystery story pays off."

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Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset

Now priced at $269.00 after a $30 discount from its original $299.99, the Meta Quest 3S is a significant upgrade from the Quest 2, matching many features of the pricier Quest 3 without a price hike. It includes new Touch controllers, an upgraded SnapDragon APU, and full-color AR passthrough. IGN's 9/10 review by Gabriel Moss highlights its strengths, stating, "raw processing power, full-color passthrough, and snappy Touch Plus controllers make the Quest 3S a fantastic standalone VR headset that also brings entry-level mixed-reality gaming to the masses for – arguably – the very first time."

What sets this deal apart is the ability to play the Quest 3S completely untethered, meaning you can enjoy games like Beat Saber or Pistol Whip without needing a powerful gaming PC or a PlayStation 5.

How Is the Quest 3S Different from the Quest 3?

The Quest 3S, even at its full price of $299.99, is $200 cheaper than the $500 Quest 3. Here's how they compare:

Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 Similarities

• Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
• Touch Plus controllers
• 120Hz refresh rate
• Mixed reality passthrough (same cameras, different layout)

Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 Differences

• Lower per-eye resolution (1832x1920 vs 2064×2208)
• Fresnel lens vs. pancake lens
• Lower FOV (96°/90° vs 104°/96°)
• Smaller storage capacity (128GB vs 512GB)
• Longer battery life (2.5hrs vs 2.2hrs)

The Quest 3S, while featuring downgraded optics, benefits from the same processor, which can enhance performance and battery life due to the lower resolution demands.

For the price, the Quest 3S offers better value than the Quest 3, making it an excellent choice for most gamers, especially if the Quest 3 was out of your budget. Compared to the Quest 2, the decision is even clearer.

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