Best Buy Just Dropped the Best Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Deals for Black Friday
Best Buy has kicked off its early Black Friday Doorbuster Sale with an unbeatable offer on the Meta Quest 3S VR headset, making it one of the best deals available this month. Shoppers can enjoy significant savings, with instant discounts ranging from $50 to $70, bringing the price down to $249 for the 128GB model and $329 for the 256GB model. Additionally, each purchase comes with a bonus $50 Best Buy gift card, effectively lowering the cost to as low as $199 for the 128GB variant. This sale presents the most competitive pricing seen this year for a new Quest 3S headset, especially when compared to refurbished models. Notably, buying new provides the added benefits of a warranty and a couple of free games, enhancing the overall value of the purchase. The 128GB model includes two games, *Batman: Arkham Shadow* and *The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners*, while the 256GB model comes with *Batman: Arkham Shadow*.
The Meta Quest 3S stands out as the best standalone consumer-oriented VR headset priced under $300, offering impressive features that cater to both newcomers and seasoned gamers. It retains much of the hardware and functionality of the more expensive Quest 3, including the powerful Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Touch Plus controllers with inside-out tracking, and mixed reality passthrough capabilities. While the Quest 3 boasts enhanced specifications such as a new pancake lens design and sharper resolution, the Quest 3S still delivers an immersive visual experience with its Fresnel optics. With a 120Hz refresh rate and tetherless functionality, the Quest 3S is an excellent choice for those looking to dive into VR without breaking the bank, making it an ideal gift for anyone curious about virtual reality. As Eric Song, the IGN commerce manager, highlights, this deal is perfect for both gaming enthusiasts and those new to the VR experience, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the excitement of virtual reality at an accessible price point.
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As part of its early Black Friday Doorbuster Sale, Best Buy just dropped the best deals we may see this entire month on the
Meta Quest 3S VR headset
. Not only do you get $50-$70 off in instant discounts ($249 for the 128GB model and $329 for the 256GB model), you also get a bonus $50 Best Buy gift card with your purchase. That’s basically getting a Quest for as low as $199. This is the best deal I’ve seen this year on a Quest 3S headset with warranty. Recently we’ve seen deals on refurbished models, but in this case the advantage of buying new is that you also get a couple of free games.
Note:
The 128GB model includes two games,
Batman: Arkham Shadow
and
The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners
. The 256GB model includes one game, Batman: Arkham Shadow.
Meta Quest 3S Starting at $249 Plus $50 Best Buy Gift Card
The Meta Quest 3S is the
best standalone consumer-oriented VR headset under $300
. It costs 40% less than the Quest 3 and yet retains most of its hardware and functionality, including the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Touch Plus controllers with inside-out tracking, and mixed reality passthrough. However, whereas the Quest 3 has been updated with a new pancake lens design, the Quest 3S retains the Fresnel optics of the Quest 2. Although obviously not as good as the Quest 3, the Quest 3S still very much offers an immersive visual experience that is sure to impress. I myself logged in hundreds of hours on the Quest 2 before I moved on to the Quest 3. For newcomers who want to try out VR gaming without investing tons of money, of for people who want to give this as a gift to someone who’s never tried VR, I would recommend the Quest 3S over the Quest, especially at this price.
TL;DR Quest 3S vs Quest 3:
Same
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
Same
Touch Plus controllers
Same
120Hz refresh rate
Same
Mixed reality passthrough functionality
Same
tetherless and tethered functionality
Quest 3 has
sharper
resolution (2064×2208 vs 1832×1920)
Quest 3 has
better
lens array (pancake vs fresnel)
Quest 3 has
lower
FOV (104°/96° vs 96°/90°)
Quest 3 has
higher
storage capacity (512GB vs 128GB)
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Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn’t hunting for deals for other people at work, he’s hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
