Amazon is selling the Meta Quest 3S for as low as $250 (and it comes with a free $50 credit)

"Meta's Quest 3S is a great entry point into the world of virtual reality. It's better than the Quest 2, introducing several improvements to "performance, capabilities, and user experience," according to ZDNET managing editor Kerry Wan, who reviewed the device in 2024. Most importantly, it's cheaper than the $500 Quest 3 -- especially since Amazon is once again offering a great deal on the headset in the lead-up to the new year."

"For a limited time, you can buy the off the retailer for $349, a $50 discount. That's not all. You'll also receive a free $50 Amazon digital credit that you can redeem after purchase to spend how you'd like at the online giant. The digital credit is a bonus with several discounted Quest 3S bundles, including the cheapest $250 Meta Quest 3S Gorilla Tag bundle and the $349 Meta Quest 3S Batman: Arkham Shadow bundle ."

"What's great about the is that it takes cues from the older generation and the Quest 3, blending them admirably. For example, it provides the same level of comfort as the Quest 2. It's made primarily of hard plastic and fabric, weighing approximately 514 grams. Its flexible, Y-shaped head strap allows for unrestricted movement while sitting securely on your head. The Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset enables the device to load apps faster than its predecessor, maintain stable frame rates."

Meta Quest 3S is an entry-level virtual-reality headset that improves on the Quest 2 while undercutting the Quest 3's $500 price. Amazon is offering a limited-time discount that brings the headset to $349 and includes a free $50 Amazon digital credit redeemable after purchase on qualifying Amazon-sold items. The credit applies to several discounted bundles, including a $250 Meta Quest 3S Gorilla Tag bundle and a $349 Batman: Arkham Shadow bundle. The headset weighs about 514 grams, uses hard plastic and fabric, and features a flexible Y-shaped head strap for comfort. The Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset enables faster app loading, stable frame rates, and a roughly two-hour battery life. The credit excludes third-party sellers and digital content and is valid while supplies last.

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