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Xbox and Meta are teaming up for an Xbox-themed edition of the Quest 3S VR headset. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition has the same tech specs and features as the standard Meta Quest 3S 128GB model, but sports a new black and green color scheme on the headset and Touch Plus controllers. The limited-edition headset is available exclusively at Best Buy and Meta in the US. The Quest 3S Xbox Edition is only being sold in a $400 bundle with matching editions of Meta’s Elite Strap and the official Xbox Wireless Controller as well as 3-month memberships for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Meta Horizon+.
That’s actually a pretty good deal. The regular Meta Quest 3S 128GB retails for $299 and normally only includes the headset and Touch Plus controllers. The other four items in the bundle–Xbox Wireless Controller ($65), Elite Strap ($70), Game Pass Ultimate ($60), and Meta Horizon+ ($24)–are valued at $219, meaning you’re “saving” $119 with this bundle. And that’s without factoring in the special-edition designs of the controllers and headset. Xbox and Meta say supplies are limited, and once it sells out, it’s gone for good.
Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition
$400 | Limited Availability
Aside from the Xbox-themed skin and accessories, the model included in the bundle is identical to the standard white Quest 3S that launched last fall. That said, this is still a compelling bundle, even if you aren’t currently in the Xbox ecosystem. The Quest 3S supports Xbox Cloud Gaming, which means you can stream hundreds of Xbox games while using the headset’s lenses as a personal display. Xbox’s streaming library is locked behind Game Pass Ultimate. The 3-month subscription included here is a prepaid voucher, not a trial, so anyone can redeem it, even active members.
With the subscription and official Xbox Wireless Controller, this bundle has everything needed to play many of Microsoft’s biggest games–provided you have a stable Wi-Fi connection. An actual Xbox system isn’t necessary, but console owners have the added benefit of streaming their full game libraries via remote play.
Along with the vast library of games offered by Xbox Cloud Gaming, new Quest 3S owners will be able to claim and keep two virtual reality games each month from the Meta Store with Meta Horizon+. So you’ll get six free games throughout the trial. Similar to Game Pass, a rotating library of Quest games is also available to active subscribers.
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The Meta Quest 3S is a standalone VR headset, meaning it’s equipped with all the necessary hardware to play or cloud stream games without the need for an external gaming console, PC, or smartphone. That said, you can also easily connect the Quest 3S to your PC to play VR games that require more hardware power; you just need a compatible high-speed data cable.
The Meta Quest 3S is the entry-level version of the flagship Quest 3 and launched as a replacement for the Quest 2. Like the Quest 3, it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset and 8GB RAM. The major difference between the two is their displays. The Quest 3S uses 1832 x 1920 Fresnel lenses, the same type found in the Meta Quest 2, whereas the Quest 3 sports 2064 x 2208 pancake lenses for sharper visuals and better clarity. Additionally, the Quest 3S omits the depth sensor and offers a slightly narrower field of view. However, the Quest 3S has a bit better battery life, getting about 2.5 hours on a full charge compared to the standard Quest 3’s two hours. Both offer full-color passthrough viewing modes.
It’s worth noting that the Meta Quest 3S is also available in a 256GB version. While the Xbox Edition is not available in this configuration, those who want a larger internal storage space can pick up the standard Meta Quest 3S 256GB with an Elite Strap for $460 at Amazon. The Meta Quest 3–which, again, is almost identical specs-wise to the Meta Quest 3S but has a noticeably better display–is also available in a 512GB model for $500. All of these models include the Touch Controllers and a 3-month Meta Horizon+ subscription.
Meta Quest Bundles
- Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition 128GB Bundle — $400
- Includes Elite Strap, Xbox Wireless Controller, 3-Month Game Pass Ultimate
- Meta Quest 3S 128GB + Elite Strap — $360 (
$370) - Meta Quest 3S 128GB — $300
- Meta Quest 3S 256GB + Elite Strap — $460 (
$470) - Meta Quest 3S 256GB — $400
- Meta Quest 3 512GB — $500 | Also at Best Buy
The collaboration with Meta comes on the heels of ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X reveal. Similar to the new Meta Quest 3S, the pair of handheld Windows PCs offer an Xbox spin on an existing product–though the handhelds feature a retooled design and different specs compared to current Asus ROG Ally handhelds. The ROG Xbox Ally handhelds are slated to launch this holiday.
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