You don’t have long left to score the best Meta Quest 3S deal I’ve ever seen

If you do not yet own a Meta Quest 3S, this looks to be your last chance to score the best deal on a VR headset I’ve seen in years. Amazon is selling the already super-affordable device for its lowest-ever price (or close to in the case of the UK) – the Quest 3S is $249 at Amazon.com (saving you $50.99), and the Quest 3S is also £237.99 at Amazon.co.uk (saving you £52).

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That UK deal is only available to Prime members, but a similar price was available online at John Lewis, which also had the Meta Quest 3S on sale for £237.99 without any membership fees. While it has since sold out, technically the deal is still live, so if you are lucky enough to find stock available in a physical store you could still snag this deal – you can even use the John Lewis webpage to find branches which should have spare Meta Quest 3S lying around, and the details you need so you can check if they’ll honor the online price.

However you get your hands on this headset, you seriously won’t regret it. I use my Meta Quest 3 every week, and while the Quest 3S has a few downgrades in the display department in most ways (including software and chipset), it’s identical, plus it costs a lot less, especially thanks to this Prime Day deal.

Below you’ll also find a few additional Quest 3-related deals for accessories, and if you’re looking for more savings, be sure to check out our guide to the best Amazon Prime Day sales still live.

I love my VR headset, and the Meta Quest 3S is the perfect entry point for anyone new to virtual and mixed reality – or someone looking to finally upgrade that old Oculus Quest 2 (or even an old Oculus Rift).

Why?

Well, for a start, just like Meta’s other standalone VR headsets, it’s incredibly easy to set up and use. You don’t need to put out any annoying base stations or other gear, you just need a bit of space (ideally a 1m by 1m box around you) and to put your VR headset on (assuming it’s all charged up of course) and you’ll be off to the races.

Then, because it has most of the same core specs as the Quest 3 proper, it can run all the same fantastic VR games and apps. As always, I suggest Walkabout Mini Golf, Beat Saber, Batman: Arkham Shadow, and Vendetta Forever as great places to start, alongside Netflix and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in VR if you own subscriptions to those services.

Once you’ve got a feel for VR (and also picked up a silicone facial interface), I can also recommend you try VR fitness. It was a great way for me to get into the habit of staying active and healthy, and while I have since transitioned to going to the gym, I still rely on my VR headset to keep me moving between gym visits.

Lastly, the Quest 3S succeeds for me because it’s so damn cheap, and that’s especially true thanks to this Prime Day deal. If you’ve been on the fence about getting one, you won’t regret getting one today at this price.

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