Meta Quest 3S
Meta Quest 3S is the budget alternative to the Meta Quest 3, one that still offers high-end performance. Supporting virtual and mixed reality, the headset comes with a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset, 8GB RAM, HD resolution (1832x1920 pixels per eye), and roughly 2.5 hours of battery life.
The Meta Quest 3S 128GB model is now being sold at its lowest price ever. It is currently costs just $249 atAmazon,Walmart,andBest Buy. This is a big 17% discount off its original price of $299, and this low price makes the 3S a perfect choice if you haven’t gotten a VR headset yet.
The Quest 3S delivers strong graphics, making virtual objects look sharp and real in your physical space. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform, which gives it twice the graphics power of the older Meta Quest 2. This upgrade means smoother gameplay and clearer details, even in demanding apps.
You might get this confused with the higher-end Quest 3, and both headsets have the same internal hardware. The main difference is thatthe 3S uses fresnel lenses, much like the Quest 2, instead of the pancake lenses on the Quest 3 that offer sharper visuals. The Quest 3 and 3S can use all the same games and applications, though.
For families, the Meta Quest 3S includes full parental controls that I’ve used and can vouch for. They can manage what content is available, check how much time is being used, and set rules for different users, making sure kids have a safe and age-appropriate experience.
As an extra bonus, the Meta Quest 3S comes with a free 3-month trial of Meta Horizon+. This subscription gives you instant access to a rotating selection of games, new content every month, and other special perks. The deal also comes with an Amazon-exclusive Cardboard Hero Bundle that includes the Handiwork Helmet, Handiwork Armor, and 1000 shiny rocks, all worth $45 in the popular VR game Gorilla Tag.
You should act fast before it goes back to its regular price, as it hasn’t fallen this low before. However, for now, you may get it for $249 atAmazon,Walmart,andBest Buy.
