If you’ve been itching to get into VR but were waiting for the perfect excuse, this is the one for you. The Meta Quest 3 is one of the top VR headsets available, and it just received a hefty discount on Amazon and other retailers. In the UK, you can buy the 128GB version for £409.99, or the 512GB version for £469. Native American? The 512GB version is $499 on Amazon, which is $150 less than the usual price.
Why did the price suddenly drop? Blame it on the release of the shiny new Meta Quest 3S. This affordable little brother strips away some features but retains the basics that make VR easier to use.
Launched on Meta Connect, the Quest 3S lets you experience VR at a lower price, with prices starting at £289.99/$299.99 for the 128GB version and £379.99/$399.99 for the 256GB version. It’s around £200/$200 cheaper than the regular Quest 3, so it’s perfect if you’re just getting into VR.
What’s more: If you buy it before April 30 next year, both Quest 3 and Quest 3S come bundled with Batman: Shadow of Arkham and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+. The Quest 3S is available for pre-order now and will be available on October 15th.
Quest 3 vs. Quest 3S: What’s the difference?
Common features:
- Snapdragon XR2 second generation processor
- Touch Plus Controller
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Mixed reality passthrough (same camera, different layout)
difference:
- Resolution: Quest 3 (2064×2208) and Quest 3S (1832×1920)
- Lenses: The Quest 3 uses a pancake lens, while the Quest 3S uses a Fresnel lens
- Field of view: Quest 3 (104°/96°) and Quest 3S (96°/90°)
- Storage: Quest 3 offers up to 512GB of storage; Quest 3S has a maximum capacity of 256GB
- Battery life: The Quest 3S has slightly better battery life (2.5 hours vs. 2.2 hours)
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Batman: Shadow of Arkham – The Dark Knight Returns in VR
Batman: Arkham Shadows will return to the Arkham universe, taking place between Arkham Origins and Arkham Asylum. Expect to see your favorite characters like Harley Quinn, Scarecrow, and Two-Face, as well as new characters like Ratcatcher. Developed by Camouflaj (the man behind Iron Man VR) and some Arkham veterans, the game is shaping up to be a legitimate VR experience.
From stealthy kills to heart-pounding brawls, this is classic Arkham feeling meets virtual reality. The game will be released on October 22nd, exclusively for Meta Quest 3 VR. Put on the hood and dive into the shadow of Gotham.
