Amazon’s Best Black Friday Meta Quest 3S Deal Is Now Live, Up to $120 Off in Total Savings
Amazon has just launched some of the most enticing Black Friday deals for prospective VR gamers, particularly targeting the Meta Quest 3S VR headset. With discounts ranging from $50 to $70, the 128GB model is now priced at $249, while the 256GB version is available for $329. In addition to these significant price cuts, buyers will receive a bonus $50 Amazon credit with their purchase, effectively reducing the cost of the Quest 3S headset to as low as $199. This offer stands out as the best deal on the Quest 3S seen from Amazon this year, especially considering the warranty that comes with it. For those looking for similar deals, Best Buy is also offering the Quest 3S at $249 with a $50 gift card, but the flexibility of Amazon credit may make it the more attractive option for many shoppers.
The Meta Quest 3S is touted as the best standalone VR headset available for under $300, providing an impressive array of features for budget-conscious consumers. While it shares the powerful Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and Touch Plus controllers with its pricier counterpart, the Quest 3, it retains the Fresnel optics from the Quest 2, which may not deliver the same visual clarity as the newer pancake lens design in the Quest 3. Nevertheless, for newcomers eager to dive into the world of VR gaming or for those looking for a thoughtful gift, the Quest 3S offers a compelling experience without the hefty price tag. Additionally, for those considering an upgrade, the official Meta Store on eBay is offering a refurbished Meta Quest 3 512GB headset for just $359.99, complete with a two-year warranty. Given the popularity of the Quest 3 and its typical retail price of $500, this deal represents a rare opportunity to secure a high-end VR experience at a fraction of the cost.
As the VR gaming landscape continues to expand, titles like “Marvel’s Deadpool VR” are enhancing the appeal of these headsets. The game showcases a dynamic combat system and humorous dialogue, making for an engaging experience that highlights the capabilities of VR technology. While the Deadpool game is best experienced on the Quest 3 due to its superior visuals, the Quest 3S still provides an immersive platform for gamers to explore. With these Black Friday deals, Amazon and Best Buy are making it easier than ever for players to step into the virtual realm, whether they are seasoned gamers or newcomers to the VR scene.
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Prospective VR gamers alert, Amazon just kicked off its best Black Friday deals on the
Meta Quest 3S VR headset
. Not only do you save $50-$70 off in instant discounts ($249 for the 128GB model and $329 for the 256GB model), you now get a bonus $50 Amazon credit with either purchase. That’s basically getting a Quest 3S headset for as low as $199, plus you get a free game. This is the best deal I’ve seen from Amazon this year on a Quest 3S headset with warranty.
Note that Best Buy is offering
similar Meta Quest 3S deals
for Black Friday, but with a $50 Best Buy gift card. Amazon credit is arguably more versatile than a Best Buy gift card, but you should go with the Best Buy deal if you prefer to get
The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners
instead of Gorilla Tag as your free game.
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 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.
Looking for a Meta Quest 3 deal?
The best Meta Quest 3 deal
we’ll probably see for Black Friday has just gone live. Starting today, the official Meta Store on eBay is offering the refurbished
Meta Quest 3 512GB
VR headset for just $359.99 after a 20% off coupon code ”
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“. Better yet, it comes with an
extended 2 year warranty
supplied by Allstate. The Quest 3 normally retails for $500 new and is rarely discounted. I saw this deal once before during Amazon’s October Prime Day and it was so popular that it sold out within a day. This is easily the best deal I’ve ever seen on the Meta Quest 3 and you should absolutely buy it now over waiting for another deal during Black Friday.
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)
Marvel’s Deadpool VR game is now available
”
Marvel’s Deadpool VR
adds to a growing roster of great licensed superhero games that help prove VR games can be more than shallow tie-ins. Its kinetic combat system kept me engaged for the entire 10-hour campaign, and the alternate Deadpool variants with genuinely funny unique dialogue made replaying levels feel worthwhile rather than like padding. As the default Deadpool, however, Neil Patrick Harris’s performance delivers exactly what you’d hope for, and the reality show framing enhances the overall story rather than feeling gimmicky. If you’re up for dark, low-brow comedy and fourth-wall-breaking meta-humor, then this is easily the most complete and entertaining superhero VR experience since Batman: Arkham Shadow. Just make sure you’re playing on Quest 3 to get the most out of its vibrant visuals.”
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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.
