Meta Quest 3S VR Headset with Bonus

Score a fantastic deal on the Meta Quest 3S VR headset! Best Buy is offering a limited-time discount of $50, bringing the 256GB model down to $349.99. This incredible offer also includes a bonus $50 Best Buy gift card and a free one-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, effectively matching the price of the 128GB base model.

But that's not all! This bundle also throws in a copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow VR and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+. IGN's review praised the game, stating that it "makes most of the Arkham series' defining gameplay work respectably well in VR, and its mystery story pays off."

Meta Quest 3S 256GB VR Headset + Bonus $50 Best Buy Gift Card

• $399.99 (Original Price)
• $349.99 (Best Buy Sale Price)

The Quest 3S surpasses the original Quest 2 in every aspect, remarkably without a price increase. It boasts many of the Quest 3's features, including the improved Touch Plus controllers, the upgraded Snapdragon APU, and full-color AR passthrough. IGN's 9/10 review highlighted its "raw processing power, full-color passthrough, and snappy Touch Plus controllers," calling it a "fantastic standalone VR headset."

This deal stands out because the Meta Quest 3S offers completely untethered gameplay. Enjoy titles like Beat Saber and Pistol Whip without needing a powerful gaming PC or a PlayStation 5. You won't find another standalone VR headset at this price point.

Quest 3S vs. Quest 3:

Even at full price, the Quest 3S is significantly cheaper than the Quest 3 ($200 or 40% less). While some compromises were made, the performance remains impressive.

Similarities: Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Touch Plus controllers, 120Hz refresh rate, mixed reality passthrough.

Differences: Lower per-eye resolution (1832x1920 vs 2064×2208), Fresnel lens vs. pancake lens, lower FOV (96°/90° vs 104°/96°), smaller storage (128GB vs 512GB), longer battery life (2.5hrs vs 2.2hrs).

The Quest 3S essentially offers the same experience with slightly downgraded optics. The lower resolution, however, may actually improve performance and battery life due to reduced processing load.

The Quest 3S offers exceptional value compared to both the Quest 3 and the previous Quest 2, making it an ideal choice for most VR gamers.

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