Meta Quest 3S pre-orders are now live - here's where to buy
Sep. 25, 2024Meta Quest 3S pre-orders are live across the web
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09/26 -Meta Quest 3S pre-orders are fully off to the races now, and we’ve found retailers across the web listing both the 128GB and 256GB versions of the headset. You’ll find all of them just below.
US:Amazon
UK:Amazon
Brand new Meta Quest 3S pre-orders are now live, with both the US and UK enjoying a plethora of retailer options to choose from. We’re seeing listings available all over the web right now, following the VR headset’s announcement last night.
Initial pre-orders were via Meta only, but now that we’re onto the second day of action there’s far more choice. We’d recommend heading over toAmazon(in both the US and UK) for the easiest time. If you’re a Prime member you’ll get free, fast shipping and stock is holding out nicely here. Of course, there are plenty of other options if you’re a member elsewhere or you’d prefer physical in-store pickup.
The Meta Quest 3S comes in considerably cheaper than the fully fledged console, though at the expense of those pancake lenses. The 128GB sits at $299.99 / £289.99 and the 256GB model is available for $399.99 / £379.99. All Meta Quest 3S pre-orders also come with a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadows and three months of Meta Quest+. The system launches on October 15 in both the US and UK.
TheMeta Quest 3is one of thebest VR headsetson the shelves today, and a cheaper version might be just what the brand needs to draw in more first-time buyers. There are still loads of gamers who have never owned a VR headset because they’re usually prohibitively expensive, but a cheaper Quest 3S could change that.
Meta Quest 3S pre-orders in the US
✅Amazon |Pre-order now
Amazon has Meta Quest 3S pre-orders live and on the shelves, with the 128GB model available for its standard $299.99 MSRP. Depending on your location, delivery times can be particularly speedy here after release.
✅Walmart |Pre-order now
Walmart also has both the 128GB and 256GB Meta Quest 3S headsets available for pre-order with free shipping and the option for pickup available.
✅Best Buy|Pre-order now
✅Newegg |Pre-order now
Newegg has launched its own Meta Quest 3s pre-orders now, with both models live on the site and the full bundle available.
✅ Meta |Pre-order now
Meta has Quest 3S pre-orders live already, and Zuck hasn’t even stopped introducing the device. Head over for early doors orders starting from $299.99 and you’ll also be able to secure your free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow as well.
✅Amazon |Pre-order now
Meta Quest 3S pre-orders are now live at Amazon in the UK for the standard RRP. You’ll find both the 128GB and 256GB models up for grabs with free speedy shipping for Prime members after release day.
✅Currys|Pre-order now
Currys seems to have buried its Meta Quest 3S pre-orders, but the listing page is there and the headsets are readily available ahead of launch day. You can even get release day delivery.
✅Very|Pre-order now
Very has also launched its own pre-order stock now and is offering delivery on October 16.
✅Meta |Pre-order now
UK shoppers can also bag their Meta Quest 3S pre-orders right now, with the 128GB model starting at £289.99. Each Meta Quest 3S pre-order comes with a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and Meta Quest+.
The Meta Quest 3S is available for pre-order via Meta right now, but we’re expecting other retailers to pile in shortly. In the UK, early pre-orders are starting to go live at Amazon.
The Meta Quest 3S costs $299.99 / £289.99 for the 128GB model and $399.99 / £379.99 for the 256GB model.
The Meta Quest 3S does everything the original Quest 3 can; from mixed reality to precision controls. It just drops those beautiful pancake lenses for a more affordable set of Fresnels. What exactly does that mean for you? A pancake lense offers a higher picture quality with increased clarity and fewer visual distortions but they’re also much lighter than Fresnel. That means the Quest 3S could be a little heavier on the noggin while offering lower quality visual images. Still, that $200 had to be sacrificed somewhere, and Meta states that the Quest 3S still provides a better visual experience than the Quest 2 overall. You’re still getting “4.5x the resolution and color compared to Quest 2” with 96x90° field of view and 773 pixels per inch of display.
The Meta Quest 3S uses the same Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip as the Quest 3, so everything under the hood should be running the same. That means the Quest 3S (while it can run with the brand’s precision controllers) will still work with the hand tracking features that have dominated the VR space for the last year.
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