Amazon is offering the 128GB Meta Quest 3S for $297.49, a discount from its standard $349.99 price, as part of its October Prime Day sale that concludes later tonight. The reduced price is available at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, positioning the standalone virtual reality headset as a more accessible entry point for casual gaming and media consumption.
The Meta Quest 3S utilizes the same chipset as the higher-end Quest 3, providing users with similar processing capabilities despite differences in display hardware. While the lenses and screen resolution match those of the Quest 2 rather than the sharper displays of the Quest 3, the device features inside-out tracking that allows for standalone functionality without external sensors. This configuration makes it a significant upgrade over the Quest 2 for users seeking a balance between performance and cost.
Purchasers of the headset will also receive three months of Horizon Plus, a subscription service that grants access to a large library of games. For customers buying through Amazon, the deal includes additional digital content for the multiplayer game Gorilla Tag VR, specifically the "Cardboard Monkenaut" cosmetic set and 2,000 "Shiny Rocks" for in-game purchases. Gorilla Tag is a free-to-play title on Quest headsets where players chase opponents through tree-based environments.
The headset is a battery-powered standalone device that can operate independently or connect to a gaming PC to play titles such as Half-Life Alyx. The visual fidelity is not on par with the Quest 3, but the underlying hardware remains consistent across both current models, offering a reasonable price point for those entering the VR market.