Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Now $30 Off

If you've been eager to dive into VR gaming but the cost has been a barrier, you're in luck. The Meta Quest 3S is now on sale for 2025, offering a $30 discount on both the 128GB and 256GB models of this wireless VR headset. This is the first actual discount we've seen on the Meta Quest 3S, making it an excellent opportunity to jump into VR at a more affordable price point.

To make the deal even more enticing, the package includes a copy of the acclaimed *Batman: Arkham Shadow VR* game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+. In IGN's 8/10 review, Dan Stapleton praised the game, stating, "Batman: Arkham Shadow makes most of the Arkham series' defining gameplay work respectably well in VR, and its mystery story pays off."

Free to Play VR Sandbox Game: DigiGods on Meta Quest

For those interested in a more creative VR experience, *DigiGods* is a free-to-play, physics-based game available on Meta Quest. It allows players to create, play, and share within a sandbox environment. The game prioritizes safety, utilizing AI content filtering and human moderators to maintain a secure and positive atmosphere. [ttpp]

Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset

The Meta Quest 3S, now available for $269.00 after a $30 discount from its original $299.99 price at Amazon, is a significant upgrade from the Quest 2. It incorporates many features from the pricier Quest 3, including the new Touch Plus controllers, the upgraded Snapdragon APU, and support for full-color AR passthrough. In IGN's 9/10 review, Gabriel Moss highlighted the headset's strengths, saying, "raw processing power, full-color passthrough, and snappy Touch Plus controllers make the Quest 3S a fantastic standalone VR headset that also brings entry-level mixed-reality gaming to the masses for – arguably – the very first time."

A standout feature of the Quest 3S is its ability to operate completely untethered, allowing you to enjoy games like *Beat Saber* or *Pistol Whip* without the need for a powerful gaming PC or a PlayStation 5 console. At this price, you won't find another standalone VR headset that offers such freedom and performance.

How Is the Quest 3S Different from the Quest 3?

While the Quest 3S retails at a more affordable $200 less than the $500 Quest 3, there are some compromises made to achieve this price point. Here's how the two models compare:

Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 Similarities

• Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
• Touch Plus controllers
• 120Hz refresh rate
• Mixed reality passthrough (same cameras, different layout)

Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 Differences

• Lower per-eye resolution (1832x1920 vs 2064×2208)
• Fresnel lens vs. pancake lens
• Lower FOV (96°/90° vs 104°/96°)
• Smaller storage capacity (128GB vs 512GB)
• Longer battery life (2.5hrs vs 2.2hrs)

Essentially, the Quest 3S is a near-identical headset to the Quest 3 but with downgraded optics. However, since both use the same processor, the lower resolution can reduce the load on the APU, potentially improving in-game performance and contributing to the longer battery life.

Given its price, the Quest 3S offers superior value compared to the Quest 3 and is a better choice for most gamers, particularly if the Quest 3 was previously out of your budget. When compared to the Quest 2, the choice becomes even clearer.

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