Gamers can get their hands on a Meta Quest headset for less this month as Amazon drops the price to a record low. The Meta Quest 3S 128GB has been reduced from £289.99 to £259.99, and while this may not sound like the biggest discount, it marks the cheapest it’s ever been, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

The same deal is available at Argos, while Very and Meta direct are offering it from £264. Buyers can also claim a three-month trial of Meta Horizon+ when the headset is up and running, offering two free games each month.

The Meta Quest 3S is designed as a more affordable version of the standard Meta Quest 3, delivering HD gameplay with a resolution of 1832×1920 pixels per eye and 128GB of storage compared to the 3’s 4K resolution and 512GB. It boasts more than double the graphic processing power of the Quest 2.

Despite its cheaper price, the 3S features the same Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and the same white shell as its more expensive sibling. However, those who’d prefer to opt for the more premium model, the Meta Quest 3 512GB is available for £469, only 52p more than its Black Friday 2024 price.

Meta says this model is its ‘most powerful’ headset, with a wider field of vision and 4K+ Infinite Display. It also has rich 3D audio with enhanced sound clarity, bass performance and a volume range that’s 40% louder than the previous model.

The latest Meta Quest deals may tempt gamers away from the Nintendo Switch 2 as stock of the new £395.99 console is proving hard to come by at many retailers. According to Amazon customers, not much separates the different Meta Quest 3 models; the standard 3 has achieved a 4.5-star rating, with the 3S only slightly behind at 4.4.

Of the Meta Quest 3S, one five-star review said: “Fantastic piece of kit for such a low price. I was really torn whether to get the 3S over the 3, but quickly found I made the right decision as this headset does not compromise on quality and performance – it truly exceeded all expectations I had. The battery life is decent, around two and a half hours continuously playing a game, but this can easily be resolved by purchasing a longer cable, as the stock cable is quite short. I can genuinely say that this was well worth the cost.”

Another said: “Definitely worth getting for new VR users. Decided on the 3S over the 3 and haven’t been disappointed with that decision. Great games would highly recommend the Quest+ subscription of which you get first three months free. For those with glasses the 3S comes with a glasses spacer which is easy enough to install.”

However, the same buyer noted a potential flaw, adding: “Only slight issue is the head strap isn’t the most comfortable.”

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