Finding a great deal on a Meta Quest 3 headset isn’t easy, but there are still free game and service bundles if you know where to look.
The Apple Vision Pro might be the new kid on the block, but with prices starting at $3,499, it’s prohibitively expensive for most. The latest Meta Quest 3 is a great alternative, and while it certainly isn’t a perfect system, it’s more than capable. Unfortunately, given that it’s still relatively new and a considerable upgrade from the Meta Quest 2, there aren’t any good direct discounts on it.
However, buying the 128GB version will net you a free game, while the 512GB model will also get you Meta Quest Plus for six months. The game and subscription add up to about $100, so it’s a good deal if you look at it from that perspective.
Unlike the Meta Quest 2, the Quest 3 embraces both virtual-reality and mixed-reality experiences, similar to Apple’s Vision Pro and last year’s Quest Pro. It costs a lot less than both those devices, though, with a $500 starting price.
Other improvements over its predecessor include a new Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, better graphics, a higher-resolution display and improved controllers.
