For roughly a year, Meta has established its roots with Meta Quest 3. And for a premium device over the former Meta Quest 2, it makes sense for the asking price of $499. Since then, we’ve witnessed new feats for virtual reality since then. One surprise addition was Xbox Game Pass. Back in December 2023, the subscription received support for Meta Quest 3.

Now this week, Meta announces a new interaction for Meta Quest 3 is on the way. Unveiling the Meta Quest 3S, the new hardware brings down the price tag with the same attention to quality and capabilities as the original model. You can watch the trailer in the video below:

“Quest 3S is the best headset for those new to mixed reality and immersive experiences and for those who might’ve been waiting for a low-cost upgrade from Quest and Quest 2. From watching your favorite TV shows on a cinema-sized screen to your own personal trainer that you can take with you anywhere you go, plus multitasking capabilities, gaming, and more, there’s no better device on the market at this price.

“Our 512GB Quest 3 remains the best-in-class headset in our lineup with four times the storage of the baseline Quest 3S, plus our 4K+ Infinite Display,* featuring state-of-the-art pancake lenses and a wider field of view—making it perfect for enthusiasts. We’re also dropping the price of the 512GB Meta Quest 3 from $649.99 to just $499.99, making it an incredible deal from a price-to-performance standpoint.”

Additionally, Meta also announced the release date for platform-exclusive Batman Arkham Shadow. Launching October 22nd, new users for Meta Quest 3S will be offered Batman Arkham Shadow for no additional cost. Meta also confirms that Meta Quest+ – its proprietary game subscription – will be bundled as well with a 3-month trial.

Are you excited for the release of the Meta Quest 3S?

The Meta Quest 3S releases on October 15, 2024; the 128GB model costs $299 and the 256GB model is priced at $399.

Source: Meta