Why You Can Trust CNET Best Meta Quest 3 Deals: Bag a Free Game With Your New Headset
While anyone hoping for a big discount will be left disappointed, you can still find deals that include free games and more.
The Apple Vision Pro is still the new VR headset on the block, but it comes with a hefty $3,499 price tag that puts it out of reach for most people. The latest Meta Quest 3 is a great alternative and while it certainly isn't the same beast as Apple's spatial computer, it's still a great VR headset at a price that won't make the eyes water.
Because the Meta Quest 3 is still relatively new, deals are hard to come by. But 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 in a way that's similar to the Apple Vision Pro and last year's Quest Pro. It costs a lot less than both of those devices, though, which immediately gives it a pretty big advantage.
Other improvements over its predecessor include a new Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, better graphics, a higher-resolution display and improved controllers.
We'll continue to update this collection of Meta Quest 3 offers as more become available, so if nothing grabs you right now, check back later.
Best Meta Quest 3 deals
Similar to the Newegg deal, Amazon's offer features both versions of the Meta Quest 3 and includes a free copy of Asgard's Wrath 2 (a $60 value). Go for the 512GB variant for $649 and you'll also get a free six-month trial of Meta Quest Plus along with Asgard's Wrath 2.
Best Buy is offering a similar deal to Amazon and Newegg. Purchase either the Quest 3 128 GB or 512 GB and get a free copy of Asgard's Wrath 2. Best Buy is also offering a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with your purchase.
Target has the same offer as the retailers above, including a free copy of Asgard's Wrath 2. You'll also save 5% when you pay with a Target RedCard, which saves you up to $25.
You can, of course, go straight to Meta to pick up the new Quest 3 headset. And you'll see the same free game there. If you upgrade to the 512GB model, you'll also get the six-month trial to Meta Quest Plus for free.
Gamestop offers similar deals as the other retailers, with the 128GB version getting Asgard's Wrath 2, while the 512GB version gets both Asgard's Wrath 2 and six months of Meta Quest Plus