There are plenty of ways to play games, whether you prefer a PC or a console, and the new wave of VR headsets offer a whole new way to spend your gaming time. One of the newest self-contained options that doesn’t need to be connected to an expensive PC is the Meta Quest 3S. But the more capable Meta Quest 3 is the model to choose if you want the best in the lineup.
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According to our CNET VR expert Scott Stein, the original Meta Quest 3 is still the best headset on the market. Why spend $3,499 on the Apple Vision Pro when it doesn’t even have the same library of games available? The Quest 3 boasts some excellent VR and AR capabilities and a growing library of some of the biggest and best games from the technology.
Unlike the Meta Quest 2, the Quest 3 embraces both virtual reality and mixed reality experiences in a way that’s similar to the Apple Vision Pro and last year’s Quest Pro. Better yet, it costs a lot less than both of those devices, which gives it quite the appeal. Other improvements over its predecessor include a new Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, better graphics, a higher-resolution display and improved controllers.
With years of experience helping readers score big savings on tech, Adam Oram and other members of CNET’s dedicated deals team have scoured the web to bring you the best Quest 3 bargains you can shop. We’ll continue to update this page with the latest offers, so be sure to check back often.
What is the best Meta Quest 3 deal right now?
Currently, copies of Batman: Arkham Shadow are being included in all models: 128GB, 256GB, and 512 GB. Set in the Arkham universe, the game sees Batman take on The Rat King in an adventure that takes approximately four hours. A three-month trial of Meta Quest Plus is included for free too, providing access to two free games per month until the subscription ends.
Best Meta Quest 3 deals
Pick up the 512GB headset and you’ll also get a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and a free three-month trial of Meta Quest Plus, which is a respectable $140 savings.
The 512GB Meta Quest 3 is on sale at Newegg alongside three months of Meta Quest Plus and a copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow for $500.
The 256GB Meta Quest 3 is currently the only model available at Target, but you do get one for $500 with the Batman: Arkham Shadow game and a three-month trial to Meta-Quest Plus thrown in.
