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Meta Quest 3S VR headset returns to original price in limited-time sale

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Amazon is offering a limited-time discount on the Meta Quest 3S VR headset, bringing its price down to approximately $297. This sale marks a return to its original launch price before a recent increase, driven by the ongoing memory chip shortage. The Meta Quest 3S, an affordable alternative to the Meta Quest 3, still offers competitive features for VR gaming, including a 128GB storage option and a bundle with the game Batman: Arkham Shadow. AI

IMPACT This sale makes VR gaming more accessible, potentially increasing adoption of VR hardware and related software.

RANK_REASON Product discount and sale event.

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Meta Quest 3S VR headset returns to original price in limited-time sale

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    Meta Quest 3S drops to pre-RAMpocalypse prices for a Prime Day — wireless VR headset goes on sale for a limited time, get 15% off and save more than $50 if you get it right now

    The Meta Quest 3S is one sale at $296.79, saving you $53.20 from its original price of $349.99, making it more affordable than its pre-memory chip shortage price of $300.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Meta Quest 3S drops to pre-RAMpocalypse prices for a Prime Day — wireless VR headset goes on sale for a limited time, get 15% off and save more than $50 if… The

    Meta Quest 3S drops to pre-RAMpocalypse prices for a Prime Day — wireless VR headset goes on sale for a limited time, get 15% off and save more than $50 if… The Meta Quest 3S is one sale at $296.79, saving you $53.20 from its original price of $349.99, making it more affordable t…

    LINKS tomshardware.com/…/meta-quest-3s-drops-to… tomshardware.com/pc-components
  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Meta Quest 3S is on sale for $297 — which is basically its old price The Meta Quest 3S VR headset with 128GB of storage is $296.79 (about $53 off) at Amazon

    The Meta Quest 3S is on sale for $297 — which is basically its old price The Meta Quest 3S VR headset with 128GB of storage is $296.79 (about $53 off) at Amazon. This is Meta’s entry-level VR headset, which launched back in 2024 for $299.99 before getting a price increase this ye…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/meta-quest-3s-vr-headset-p…

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