Meta headsets almost never receive discounts, save for the occasional sale on Prime Day and sometimes on Black Friday – which isn’t a guarantee either. Amazon has just launched an early Black Friday deal on the Meta Quest 3S 128GB model with the exclusive Gorilla Tag bundle, slicing it down to $249 from its normal $299 price tag, which marks an all-time low for this newest entry in Meta’s VR lineup. Remember, the Quest 3S delivers the core experience of Meta’s premium Quest 3 at a more accessible price point, while this exclusive bundle adds immediate value courtesy of one of VR’s most popular multiplayer games.
What Makes Quest 3S Worth Your Money
With the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, the Quest 3S packs double the graphical processing power compared to its predecessor, the Quest 2. The effect is faster load times, smoother frame rates, and more detailed environments in games and apps. This chip handles complex VR scenes without stuttering or lag and keeps you immersed rather than reminded you’re wearing a headset.
More significantly, the new memory configuration ups the ante with 8GB of RAM, which is a 33% increase that allows the system to juggle multiple background tasks while maintaining responsive performance. More RAM means games load faster, switching between apps happens instantly and the general experience feels snappier and more polished.
Dual RGB color cameras grant full-color, high-fidelity Passthrough and blends digital objects with your real environment. Earlier Quest headsets showed your surroundings in grainy black and white, but the Quest 3S renders your physical space in vivid color, making MR experiences feel natural and intuitive. You’ll be able to place virtual screens on your walls, interact with digital objects on your real desk, or play games integrating virtual enemies into your actual living room.
The wireless design frees you from the cables and external sensors that plague PC VR setups. You can spin, dodge, reach, and move naturally without worrying about tripping over wires or staying within a tracked play space. This untethered freedom changes how you experience VR; active games such as Beat Saber or boxing titles feel free and immersive.
Battery life exceeds two hours of continuous use which is plenty for several gaming sessions or a couple of movies before needing to recharge. The improved chemistry retains this runtime while keeping the headset balanced and comfortable on your face. You can extend playtime further by connecting a USB-C battery pack if you’re planning marathon sessions, though most users find that two hours are plenty enough before wanting a break anyway.
What puts this Amazon offering above the more standard Quest 3S packages, however, is the exclusive Gorilla Tag Bundle: You get special in-game items and 1000 shiny rocks, the virtual currency used within Gorilla Tag to unlock cosmetics and customize your appearance. Gorilla Tag has skyrocketed into being one of the most loved social experiences in VR – a wildly physical and engaging multiplayer game where you’re swinging through environments using only your arms to move. The exclusive items let you show off unique cosmetics that other players cannot have, which will surely give you instant bragging rights in the community. This bundle also includes a three-month trial that gives instant access to over 40 games from the Meta catalog.
At $249, you’re getting Meta’s latest VR technology with some exclusive Gorilla Tag content for $50 off the standard price and way cheaper than competing PC VR setups that require expensive gaming computers.