Gamers are in for a treat with Amazon’s Black Friday tech deal offering a significant discount on the Meta Quest headset. The price of the Meta Quest 3 512GB has been slashed to £468.48, down by £151.51 from its usual retail price of £619.99.
According to the price tracking website camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest price ever for the device. Other retailers such as Very,Currys and Meta direct have also reduced the price of the gadget, with offers starting from £468.89.
In addition to the discounted price, purchasers will receive a complimentary copy of the new Batman: Arkham Shadow game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+ which includes two free games each month at no additional charge. The Meta Quest 3 is hailed as the brand’s ‘most powerful’ mixed reality headset, delivering ‘next-level’ performance with more than double the graphic processing power of the Quest 2.
For just £468.48, customers can get their hands on the headset, the new Batman: Arkham Shadow game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+ without any extra charges, as reported by the Express.
The device promises a more immersive gaming experience with enhanced visuals, a wider field of vision and a 4K+ Infinite Display, which has increased the resolution from the previous model by nearly 30%. It also boasts rich 3D audio with improved sound clarity, bass performance and a volume range that’s 40% louder.
Meta has recently introduced a more wallet-friendly option, the Meta Quest 3S, which boasts high-definition gameplay with a resolution of 1832×1920 pixels per eye and comes with 128GB of storage, unlike its counterpart, the 3, which offers 4K resolution and 512GB. Despite this, the 3S houses the same Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and sports the identical white casing as the 3, making its lower price tag particularly attractive.
Currently, the 3S is out of stock on Amazon but can be purchased from other retailers such as Very, Currys, and directly from Meta starting at £275. However, Amazon customers seem to think the Meta Quest 3 justifies its price, having accumulated over 1,500 four and five-star reviews.
A particularly enthusiastic review states: “I can’t say enough about how incredible this product is. From the moment I unboxed it I was blown away by the sleek design and top-notch quality. The performance [is] out of this world. It works so smoothly and seamlessly that it feels like magic.
“Every feature works exactly as advertised and it exceeded my expectations in so many ways. I’ve used similar products before but this one blows them all out of the water. It’s so intuitive that even my non-tech-savvy friends could use it without any trouble. It’s rare to come across a product that does everything it promises and more. It’s honestly a game-changer, and I can’t imagine life without it now.”
Another enthused: “The Meta Quest 3 is, without a doubt, the perfect VR headset on the market right now. From the moment I put it on, I was impressed by the crystal-clear visuals and the high-quality build. The display resolution and refresh rate make the VR experience incredibly immersive, with no noticeable lag or screen door effect, making every game look stunningly real.
“The performance is consistently smooth and the headset’s lightweight design means I can comfortably play for extended periods without any discomfort. The setup process was straightforward, and the intuitive controls make it easy to navigate through the VR world.”
A third satisfied customer chimed in: “Best VR headset so far. The Meta Quest 3 is a breakthrough in mixed reality technology. Its powerful performance, stunning visuals and enhanced audio make it the most impressive Quest headset to date. The integration of virtual elements into your real-world environment is seamless and exciting, turning your home into a new realm of possibilities. Whether you’re new to mixed reality or a seasoned user, the Quest 3 offers an extraordinary experience that is both safe and incredibly immersive.”
Despite being utterly impressed by the VR experience, one review did highlight a drawback, noting: “Its battery which is the biggest feature/factor in such a product is designed to last just a couple of hours initially, which as it makes sense, after months of using it, drops down to just about over an hour, so you can’t really enjoy a game, unless you buy powerbanks to keep it charging while you play.”
The Meta Quest 3 isn’t alone in the virtual reality headset arena, with competitors like the PlayStation VR2. For those armed with a PlayStation 5 console, the VR2 is hailed as the ‘next generation’ of VR gaming, boasting ‘intuitive’ controls and stunning 4K HDR visuals.
Shoppers can find it at various retailers including Amazon for £339, while Game and PlayStation are selling it for £349.99, slashed from its original price of £529.99.