Get a free $75 Amazon credit and a Batman game

Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset

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Bonus: $75 Amazon digital credit

The Quest 3S is an improvement over the original Quest 2 in every way and, amazingly, without a price increase. It carries over many of the same features from the Quest 3, such as the new touch controllers, improved SnapDragon APU, and full-color AR passthrough. In IGN’s 9/10 Quest 3S review, Gabriel Moss wrote that “the massive processing power, full-color passthrough, and snappy Touch Plus controllers make the Quest 3S a fantastic standalone VR headset that also handles mixed reality gaming.” entry-level class accessible to the masses.” for – probably – the very first time.

Target has now completed this deal

But with a $75 Target gift card

Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset

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Bonus Target Gift Card valued at $75

Target is also complementing this offer with its own bonus $75 gift card. If Target is your preferred shopping destination or you have a Target Circle credit card for the stackable 5% off discount, consider purchasing it here. Chances are, you can even pick it up at a store near you for instant satisfaction.

Amazon now has a deal for Meta Quest 3

Bonus $75 digital credit

Meta Quest 3 VR headset

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Bonus: $75 Amazon digital credit

The Meta Quest 3 512GB VR Headset normally retails for $499.99. However, Amazon is giving away digital credit worth $75 for Black Friday. This deal is currently exclusive to Best Buy, but I expect it to appear on Amazon as well. The Quest 3 benefited from a $150 price drop last month, reaching its current price of $499.99. The Quest 3 is better than the 3S primarily because of its appearance. The Quest 3’s display features a higher resolution, higher field of view, and a thinner pancake lens design. It also houses much more storage capacity.

How is the Quest 3S different from the Quest 3?

Even at retail price, the Quest 3S is $200, 40% cheaper than the $500 Quest 3. Apparently some compromises were made to bring the 3S down to its competitive price. The spec comparisons are listed below:

Quest 3S vs Quest 3 Similarities

• Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
• Touch Plus controller
• Refresh rate 120 Hz
• Mixed reality passthrough (same cameras, different layout)

Quest 3S vs Quest 3 Differences

• Lower resolution per eye (1832 x 1920 vs. 2064 x 2208)
• Fresnel lens vs. pancake lens
• Lower field of view (96°/90° vs. 104°/96°)
• Lower storage capacity (128 GB vs. 512 GB)
• Longer Battery life (2.5 hours vs. 2.2 hours)

Essentially, the Quest 3S is almost the same headset, but with a downgraded look. Since both headsets use the same processor, running at a lower resolution puts less strain on the APU, which could theoretically improve performance in games and also account for longer battery life.

For the price, the Quest 3S is undoubtedly a better value than the Quest 3 and a better choice for most gamers, especially if the Quest 3 was completely out of your budget to begin with. Compared to the previous generation Quest 2, the decision is even easier.

The PlayStation VR2 is also on offer

Now Steam (PCVR) compatible

Sony PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle

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The PSVR2 is currently just $349 at Amazon and Best Buy, after a whopping $250 discount (40% off). This is easily one of the most advanced headsets available today gigantic Upgrade from original PSVR headset. You can also use it as a Steam-based PCVR headset by purchasing this PSVR2 PC adapter.

The PSVR2 is equipped with high-end hardware and features. The display consists of two 2000 x 2040 OLED panels with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a 110 degree field of view and eye tracking with foveated rendering. There’s even a motor built into the visor that mimics rumbling effects in the headset itself. The controllers are a big update compared to the successor. Not only have they been redesigned for comfort and precision, but they also feature haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, precise tracking and finger touch detection. However, unlike the Meta Quest 3S, PSVR2 is tethered, but at least it’s just a single USB cable tethering you to the connection.

If you can play on a PlayStation 5 console, there are currently two PSVR2 exclusive games that you absolutely must own: Horizon: Call of the Mountain and Gran Turismo 7. Call of the Mountain is included in this bundle and is a spin -off the Horizon game series for PS5. Gran Turismo is currently available for $29.99. Either way, this is a great chance to own some excellent next-generation hardware – now cross-compatible – at an incredible price.

Will Cyber ​​Monday deals change?

In my experience, many of the same deals we saw on Black Friday will be back for Cyber ​​Monday 2024, including deals that were sold out or expired. Retailers typically release their best-selling items in batches, so that at least some inventory is reserved for each sales event. However, I also expect many new, never-before-seen offers. Traditionally, Black Friday was known as the “retail holiday” when the best deals were available in-store, and Cyber ​​Monday was known as the “online holiday” when the best deals were only available online. Although the lines are blurring today, it is still the case that many online-only retailers still view Cyber ​​Monday, rather than Black Friday, as the sales event of the year. Expect amazing sales on online-only sites like Amazon, Newegg, Dell, HP, Lenovo and several online-only offerings from traditional retailers like Best Buy, Target and Walmart. In fact, Amazon has taken the preventative measure and has already switched to Cyber ​​Monday.

Eric Song is the IGN Commerce Manager responsible for finding the best gaming and tech deals on a daily basis. When Eric isn’t looking for deals for other people at work, he spends his free time looking for deals for himself.