The Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Is the Cheapest It’s Ever Been (2025) | WIREDSkip to main contentHand-Picked Cyber Monday DealsShop NowMenuSECURITYPOLITICSTHE BIG STORYBUSINESSSCIENCECULTUREREVIEWSCYBER MONDAYMenuAccountAccountNewslettersBest Cyber Monday DealsApple DealsTV DealsUnder $100Laptop DealsDeals DeliveredSecurityPoliticsThe Big StoryBusinessScienceCultureReviewsChevronMoreExpandThe Big InterviewMagazineEventsWIRED InsiderWIRED ConsultingNewslettersPodcastsVideoMerchSearchSearchSign InSign InLuke LarsenGearDec 1, 2025 3:37 PMThe Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Is the Cheapest It’s Ever BeenThe Quest 3S is down to $249 at some retailers for Cyber Monday, but pay attention to how they’re bundled.FacebookXEmailSave StoryCourtesy of MetaCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyFor Black Friday, Meta's popular VR headset, the Quest 3S, has dropped down by $50 to a discounted price of $249. This is the model with 128 GB of storage, whereas the 256-GB model costs $329. While this price isn't a new low, it's as cheap as this headset has ever been sold for.Best Cyber Monday Tech Deals (2025)Explore the storyThe devil's in the details with different bundles being offered by different retailers, which makes it confusing. This one offered by Amazon, for example, is a Gorilla Tag bundle, which is currently the most popular game on the platform. It's also a free game to download, but the bundle gets you in-game content (1,000 shiny rocks, for those curious). You might not want in-game content for a game you've never played.For my money, Walmart is the place to buy the Quest 3S right now. Its bundle comes with Batman: Arkham Shadow, a $50 game. Meta is also selling this bundle for the same price directly from its own storefront. Like the other bundles, this one comes with 128 GB of storage, as well as a three-month free trial of Meta Horizon+, which gives you access to lots of premium apps and games designed for VR.Meanwhile, Best Buy is offering a bundle with the game The Walking Dead: Sinners & Saints for the same price of $249. That's a $20 game. But it also comes with a $50 Best Buy e-gift card. That's a great deal too, though it depends on if you plan to do more shopping through the best Cyber Monday Best Buy deals.Courtesy of MetaMetaQuest 3S$299 $249 (17% off) Walmart$300 $249 (17% off) Best Buy (Walking Dead Bundle)$300 $250 (17% off) Amazon$300 $250 (17% off) MetaThe Meta Quest 3S is the best VR headset to buy, and it has been ever since its release in late 2024. It was the cheaper follow-up to the Meta Quest 3, but was so good that it has outright replaced it. Our review called it “cheap, light, and easy to use.” WIRED reviewer Boone Ashworth also complimented its ergonomics, calling it “the most comfortable VR headset” he's ever used, thanks to its weight and ability to stay cool while on your face. It even comes with high-end features like color video pass-through for mixed-reality experiences. Battery life seems to be the biggest compromise; in our game testing it lasted at most a couple of hours.Power up with unlimited access to WIRED. Get best-in-class reporting and exclusive subscriber content that's too important to ignore. 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The Meta Quest 3S VR Headset is currently available at its lowest price point, reaching $249 for select retailers during Cyber Monday 2025. This represents a significant discount from the headset's original price and marks the most affordable offering of the Meta Quest 3S model, which boasts 128 GB of storage. The price reduction highlights a competitive market dynamic, driven by Black Friday promotions. However, prospective buyers should be mindful of the bundled offerings, as these can significantly alter the perceived value proposition. Amazon, for instance, is selling the headset alongside a Gorilla Tag, a popular VR game, while Walmart offers a bundle including *Batman: Arkham Shadow* and a three-month free trial of Meta Horizon+. Best Buy presents a different package featuring *The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners*, a $50 Best Buy e-gift card, and a three-month free trial of Meta Horizon+.

Luke Larsen, a product writer and reviewer at WIRED, emphasizes the headset’s recent success, noting its replacement of the original Meta Quest 3 due to its superior comfort and usability. He highlights the headset's key advantages including its "cheap, light, and easy to use" design, as well as advanced features such as color video pass-through for mixed-reality experiences. Although battery life remains a recognized compromise – lasting approximately two hours during gameplay – the overall design and integrated features have solidified the Quest 3S’s position as the premier VR headset option currently available. The review’s assessment of its ergonomics, specifically its lightweight construction and ability to maintain a comfortable temperature during prolonged use, are central to its appeal. The headset’s success underscores a shift toward more accessible and user-friendly VR experiences.