If you’re not familiar with the Meta Quest 3S, it’s a standalone VR headset — no wired connection to a console or PC for you to trip over or walk through and disconnect in the middle of a game.

Starting this week, Meta has dropped the prices on both Quest 3 VR headset options. The 128GB model is $269.99 after a $30 off discount. and the 256GB is $349.99 after a $50 off instant discount.

But VR gaming as an industry is struggling in 2025. Gamers and game developers are largely reliant on Meta’s Quest platform, and Meta is neglecting VR gaming while in pursuit of the metaverse.

The bundle itself is aimed at brand-loyal or massive fans of the Xbox ecosystem, and comes in at $399.99, which is $100 more than the base Meta Quest 3S headset.

You can score the Meta Quest 3S 128GB + Cardboard Hero Gorilla Tag bundle for a low $249 at Amazon (save $50). This bundle is exclusive to Amazon and it includes in-game perks for Gorilla Tag ...

On offer is a 128GB Meta Quest 3S draped in Xbox's iconic Carbon Black and Velocity Green color scheme, matching Touch Plus controllers, and a limited-edition Xbox wireless controller.

The Meta Quest 3S 128GB Gorilla Tag Cardboard Hero Bundle is on sale for $249.99, down from $299.99, for Amazon Prime Day 2025. The bundle includes the Meta Quest 3S headset, Gorilla Tag game ...

The Quest 3S was released shortly after the Quest 3 and is a perfect gateway for newcomers to the world of VR gaming. For one, it's $200 cheaper than the Quest 3 even before any discounts.

The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is the very first limited-edition Quest, and even if it doesn't change much from the original Quest 3S, it might be the best VR headset package for Xbox gamers.

The limited-edition Xbox-themed Meta Quest 3S has a black and green color scheme and is bundled with a matching official Xbox controller, Elite Strap, Game Pass, and more.