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A Black Friday discount turns what was already an incredible bargain into one of the best values in gaming. The Meta Quest 3S is currently $50 off, which reduces the headset to just $249.
Is the Meta Quest 3S right for you?
The Meta Quest 3S is a virtual reality headset designed to deliver a premium VR experience at a non-premium price. The Meta Quest 3S runs on a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, which is a speedy chip for VR gameplay.
Despite its lower price tag, the Meta Quest 3S actually gets better battery life than some other Meta Quest headsets. Depending on the games you play or content you enjoy, the Meta Quest 3S can get up to two and a half hours of battery life on a single charge.
"The Meta Quest 3S is a budget triumph. Meta delivered a headset that's $200 cheaper than the Meta Quest 3 without sacrificing its powerful graphics, full-color mixed reality vision, new controllers with advanced haptic feedback, and seamless software," said my colleague Nicholas Sutrich in his Meta Quest 3S review. Thanks to its Black Friday discount, the Meta Quest 3S delivers even more value.
The list of the best Meta Quest games features excellent titles, including Assassin's Creed Nexus VR and Batman: Arkham Shadow. Beat Saber remains a must-have VR game, and it continues to improve as more songs are added.
You can also stream games to the Meta Quest 3S through Xbox Cloud Gaming. When doing so, it feels as if you're playing Xbox games on a massive TV. With Xbox Cloud Gaming getting its biggest upgrade ever earlier this month, it's a great time to start streaming games or grab another device that supports the service.
Microsoft and Meta work together and have expanded their partnership. You can even use a Meta Quest headset as a virtual desktop for Microsoft 365 and connect your PC to supported Meta headsets through Mixed Reality Link.
FAQ
How does the Meta Quest 3S compare to the Meta Quest?
The Meta Quest 3S and Meta Quest 3 run on Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processors and run the same operating system.
The Meta Quest 3S is more affordable, delivers slightly better battery life, and has a more comfortable facial interface than the Meta Quest 3.
The Meta Quest 3 has a slimmer design, a wider field of view, a depth sensor, and more storage.
Both headsets deliver a great VR experience and excellent value in their respective price brackets.
Our colleagues at Android Central have a complete breakdown of the Meta Quest 3 vs the Meta Quest 3S.
Is 128GB enough storage for the Meta Quest 3S?
128GB is enough storage to hold several games on the Meta Quest 3S. There are some larger titles available for the headset, but many of the best VR games are relatively small when compared to console or PC games.
128GB is roughly enough space for a dozen games. If you play mostly AAA titles, you won't be able to store as many titles on your headset and may need more storage.
What is the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition?
The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition was a limited-edition version of the popular VR headset. It came with an Xbox controller, a preinstalled ergonomic head strap, three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and three months of Horizon+. It also had an Xbox-inspired color scheme.
The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is no longer available. You can, however, still enjoy Xbox Cloud Gaming on the standard Meta Quest 3S or pair an Xbox controller you own to the headset.
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