The Best Meta Quest Black Friday Deals Are Live, Including a Quest 3 for $360
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, VR enthusiasts have a fantastic opportunity to dive into next-gen gaming with the best Black Friday deals on Meta Quest VR headsets. Currently, both the Meta Quest 3 and 3S are available at significant discounts, making it an ideal time for newcomers and seasoned gamers alike to enhance their virtual reality experiences. Retailers are competing to offer the best prices, with the Meta Store on eBay featuring refurbished Meta Quest 3 headsets for just $359.99 (originally $500) with a two-year warranty, while Best Buy is selling new units for $499.99, paired with a $75 gift card. For those eyeing the more budget-friendly Meta Quest 3S, Amazon has slashed prices to $249 for the 128GB model and $329 for the 256GB model, both of which come with an additional $50 Amazon credit and a free game.
The Meta Quest 3 stands out as the top-tier option for VR aficionados, boasting superior specifications compared to the Quest 3S. With a higher resolution of 2064×2208 pixels, a wider field of view (FOV) of 104°/96°, and advanced pancake lens technology, the Quest 3 delivers a sharper and more immersive visual experience. It also offers greater storage capacity with a 512GB option, making it a better choice for those who want to maximize their VR library. In contrast, the Meta Quest 3S, while still impressive, retains the Fresnel optics of the Quest 2 and is designed for those who want an affordable entry into VR gaming without compromising too much on performance. Both models share the powerful Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Touch Plus controllers, and a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring a smooth and responsive gaming experience.
For gamers considering their first VR headset or looking to gift one this season, the Meta Quest 3S offers a compelling entry point at a price point below $300. It captures much of the functionality of its more expensive counterpart while providing a satisfying immersive experience. As the VR landscape continues to evolve, these Black Friday deals present a unique opportunity for gamers to step into the future of gaming. Whether you’re a veteran or a newcomer, now is the perfect time to explore the exciting world of virtual reality with these fantastic offers.
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Prospective VR gamers, there’s no better time to immerse yourself in
real
next-gen gaming. The best Black Friday deals on Meta Quest VR headsets are now live. Both the Meta Quest 3 and 3S are on sale for the next few days, although different retailers currently have the best deals for each of the two models.
If you’re willing to splurge on the more premium model, the Meta Store on eBay is selling refurbished
Meta Quest 3 512GB
VR headsets with extended 2 year warranty for just $359.99 (was $500) after 20% off coupon ”
CYBERWEEK20
“. Alternatively,
Best Buy
has it brand new for $499.99 but you also get a $75 Best Buy gift card with your purchase.
Amazon has discounted both
Meta Quest 3S
models ($249 for the 128GB model and $329 for the 256GB model) and is also throwing in a bonus $50 Amazon credit with either purchase. That’s basically getting a Quest 3S headset for as low as $199. You also get a free game: Gorilla Tag for the 128GB model and Batman Arkham Shadow for the 256GB model.
Note that Best Buy is offering
similar Meta Quest 3S deals
to Amazon, but with a $50 Best Buy gift card. The 128GB model also comes with
The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners
instead of Gorilla Tag.
Refurb Meta Quest 3 with 2 Year Warranty for $359.99
Also at Best Buy for $499.99 (new) with $75 gift card
The Meta Quest 3 is the
best standalone consumer-oriented VR headset
. Compared to the Quest 3S, the Quest 3 has a higher resolution, higher FOV display with a much wider focused sweet spot thanks to its superior pancake lens design. The Quest 3 also has much more onboard storage. For VR veterans who are sure to benefit from a better display, I would recommend the Quest 3 over the 3S. I own it (and
I reviewed it
) and have logged over a thousand hours in Beat Saber.
Meta Quest 3S Starting at $249.99 Plus $50 Amazon Credit
Also at Best Buy for $249 with $50 gift card
Also at the official Meta eBay Store for $212.49
The Meta Quest 3S is the best standalone consumer-oriented VR headset
under $300
. It retails for 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 3 has
sharper
resolution (2064×2208 vs 1832×1920)
Quest 3 has
better
lens array (pancake vs fresnel)
Quest 3 has
wider
FOV (104°/96° vs 96°/90°)
Quest 3 has
higher
storage capacity (512GB vs 128GB)
Same
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
Same
Touch Plus controllers
Same
120Hz refresh rate
Same
Mixed reality passthrough functionality
Same
tetherless and tethered functionality
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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.
