Metaquest 3
$499 $649 Save $150
A new price cut puts it at $150 less than the Meta Quest 3 with 512GB of storage. This bundle also includes a free game.
The AR/VR space has been somewhat mixed in recent years. And while big-name players like Meta, HTC and Apple continue to push the envelope, consumer adoption is, for the most part, relatively low, with the barrier to entry quite high due to cost or simply a general misunderstanding of what the product can do. Still, Meta has done a pretty good job with its Quest headsets over the years, giving consumers options ranging from affordable to pretty damn expensive. More importantly, the company has provided an experience hub with its Horizon app that provides easy access to apps, games and services.
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For these reasons and more, the Quest 3 remains one of our favorite mixed reality headsets to date. And with the release of the affordable Quest 3S, Meta has now drastically reduced the price of the original Quest 3, saving $150. Additionally, the bundling also adds a free game Batman: Arkham Shadow. This is one of the best bundle deals we've seen for Quest 3. And if you've been thinking about buying one and trying it out, now is a good time to do it.
When it comes to a mixed reality headset, the Meta Quest 3 offers the best value for money. The device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM. This model for sale has a whopping 51GB of internal storage, which should be more than enough to store all your apps and games.
In terms of technology, the headset features two RGB and four IR cameras on the front with 18 PPD, providing excellent visual fidelity in video passthrough. Additionally, the headset and accompanying controllers work in harmony to provide precise depth projection and tracking capabilities as well as spatial mapping to deliver a truly immersive experience.
In addition to the graphics, the Quest 3 also has a set of speakers that support spatial audio. And if you want, you can always connect a pair of your own wired or wireless headphones or earbuds for the best possible audio experience. As already mentioned, what makes this headset special is the software support. You can easily access numerous games via the Horizon app and you can also connect the headset to a PC for even more titles.