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Meta Quest 3S 256GB VR Headset

Includes Batman: Arkham Shadow game.

$399.99 save 18%

$329.99 at Amazon

Also at Best Buy with $50 eGift Card

The Meta Quest 3S is the best standalone consumer-oriented VR headset under $300. It costs 40% less than the Quest 3 and yet retains most of its hardware and functionality, including the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Touch Plus controllers with inside-out tracking, and mixed reality passthrough. However, whereas the Quest 3 has been updated with a new pancake lens design, the Quest 3S retains the Fresnel optics of the Quest 2. Although obviously not as good as the Quest 3, the Quest 3S still very much offers an immersive visual experience that is sure to impress. I myself logged in hundreds of hours on the Quest 2 before I moved on to the Quest 3. For newcomers who want to try out VR gaming without investing tons of money, of for people who want to give this as a gift to someone who’s never tried VR, I would recommend the Quest 3S over the Quest, especially at this price.

TL;DR Quest 3S vs Quest 3:

• Same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
• Same Touch Plus controllers
• Same 120Hz refresh rate
• Same Mixed reality passthrough functionality
• Same tetherless and tethered functionality
• Quest 3 has sharper resolution (2064×2208 vs 1832×1920)
• Quest 3 has better lens array (pancake vs fresnel)
• Quest 3 has lower FOV (104°/96° vs 96°/90°)
• Quest 3 has higher storage capacity (512GB vs 128GB)

Marvel’s Deadpool VR game is now available“Marvel’s Deadpool VR adds to a growing roster of great licensed superhero games that help prove VR games can be more than shallow tie-ins. Its kinetic combat system kept me engaged for the entire 10-hour campaign, and the alternate Deadpool variants with genuinely funny unique dialogue made replaying levels feel worthwhile rather than like padding. As the default Deadpool, however, Neil Patrick Harris’s performance delivers exactly what you’d hope for, and the reality show framing enhances the overall story rather than feeling gimmicky. If you’re up for dark, low-brow comedy and fourth-wall-breaking meta-humor, then this is easily the most complete and entertaining superhero VR experience since Batman: Arkham Shadow. Just make sure you’re playing on Quest 3 to get the most out of its vibrant visuals.”How to Follow IGN Deals RecommendationsThe IGN Deals team has over 30 years of combined experience finding the best discounts and preorders available online. If you want the latest updates from our trusted team, here’s how to follow our coverage:Sign up for our IGN Deals NewsletterSet IGN as a preferred source in GoogleFollow us on social mediaIGN Deals on XIGN Deals on InstagramIGN Deals on FacebookIGN Deals on Tiktok