If you've been itching to dive into VR gaming but found the price tag intimidating, this limited-time Meta Quest deal is perfect for you. Best Buy's slashing $50 off the Quest 3S 256GB VR headset, bringing it down to just $349.99 - plus they're throwing in a $50 Best Buy gift card and free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Suddenly that premium 256GB version costs about the same as the base model.
The real kicker? You'll also score Batman: Arkham Shadow VR and three months of Meta Quest+ included. IGN scored it an 8/10, praising how well it translates the Arkham series' signature gameplay into VR.
Meta Quest 3S VR Headset with Batman: Arkham Shadow
Meta Quest 3S 256GB VR Headset + Bonus $50 Best Buy Gift Card
$399.99 save 13% $349.99 at Best Buy
The Quest 3S isn't just better than its predecessor - it miraculously delivers improvements without jacking up the price. Borrowing key features from its pricier Quest 3 sibling, you're getting upgraded Touch controllers, SnapDragon XR2 Gen 2 power, and full-color AR capabilities right out of the box.
What makes this deal truly special is the Quest 3S' untethered freedom - no gaming PC or PlayStation 5 required. Want to slash blocks in Beat Saber or dodge bullets in Pistol Whip? Just put on the headset and go. Good luck finding another standalone VR experience at this price point.
How Is the Quest 3S Different from the Quest 3?
Priced $200 cheaper than the Quest 3 (that's whopping 40% savings), the 3S makes some strategic compromises:
Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 Similarities
- Same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 brain
- Identical Touch Plus controllers
- Buttery 120Hz refresh rate
- Full-color mixed reality passthrough
Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 Differences
- Slightly softer visuals (1832x1920 vs 2064×2208)
- Fresnel lenses instead of pancake
- Tighter field of view
- Smaller storage options
- Bonus: Longer battery life
While the optics take a hit, that lower resolution actually lightens the load on the processor - potentially boosting performance and explaining the extended playtime. Unless you're a VR perfectionist, the 3S delivers incredible bang for your buck.
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