Meta Quest 3S ‘Xbox’ Edition now Available - Limited Quantities "Once they’re gone, they’re gone"

$399.99 for that is a tough sell, ngl, particularly that base 128 GB model, with an Xbox coat of paint, a controller and a gamepass code thrown in.

This 256 GB model goes for $299.99, with Batman: Arkham Shadow, and the same Horizon+ Meta sub included.

Amazon - Quest 3S 256 GB w/ Arkham Shadow

Get the elite strap and the Xbox Series controller, later if you want, and do the 3 years Gamepass trick, if you want Cloud Gaming.
 
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This is by far the most tone-deaf and useless collab that I can think of. MS killed native VR/MR even on Windows, cloud via the virtual screen is just a sad joke.
 
Microsoft's next gen strategy for the die hardest of Xbox fans.
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Wonko_C said:
Meta, now that you're in cahoots with Microsoft, why don't you grab the Gears license from them and get Armature to port/remake Gears of War 1? That franchise is screaming for VR:

-The characters carry a limited number of weapons strapped to their back/shoulders/hips, this weapon switching can be perfectly replicated in VR and make the game more involving.
-Active Reload could interesting to pull off in VR: Maybe as a time-based mechanic? The faster you reload without fumbling it, the more enhanced shots you get.
-Cover mechanic: You could physically crouch and pop-up behind cover (the "let's get fit and immersed" mode), or you could use your hand to "pull" yourself up and shoot at enemies, (the "I'm a lazy fat mofo but still wanna play" mode)
-Use the old Xbox 360 version's graphics so the headset's mobile hardware can handle it.
-CHAINSAWD! Imagine pulling that cable yourself to start the Chainsaw then slicing through those Locusts and getting their blood splashed on your face... Gross. I love it!

Gears Of War Chainsaw GIF by Xbox
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Gears 1 is already getting another damn remaster, I'd rather get a brand new spin-off VR title

(This applies to halo too. I'd rather see a brand new game centered around vr than a clunky port of CE)
 
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Just a heads up, the Arkham Shadow promo is kind of technically over. Meta will still honor purchases but you have to deal with their customer support instead of it being automatic with the device's activation.
 
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If this had the Batman game bundled like the $299 version, I would bite..
otherwise, as an xbox player, you are just buying the color
 
VolticArchangel said:
$399.99 for that is a tough sell, ngl, particularly that base 128 GB model, with an Xbox coat of paint, a controller and a gamepass code thrown in.

This 256 GB model goes for $299.99, with Batman: Arkham Shadow, and the same Horizon+ Meta sub included.

Amazon - Quest 3S 256 GB w/ Arkham Shadow

Get the elite strap and the Xbox Series controller, later if you want, and do the 3 years Gamepass trick, if you want Cloud Gaming.
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Oh LAWD, so it's also a big rip off too?! Geeez, what's really going on over there at MS? Who cooked up this marketing plan?
 
VolticArchangel said:
$399.99 for that is a tough sell, ngl, particularly that base 128 GB model, with an Xbox coat of paint, a controller and a gamepass code thrown in.

This 256 GB model goes for $299.99, with Batman: Arkham Shadow, and the same Horizon+ Meta sub included.

Amazon - Quest 3S 256 GB w/ Arkham Shadow

Get the elite strap and the Xbox Series controller, later if you want, and do the 3 years Gamepass trick, if you want Cloud Gaming.
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mckmas8808 mckmas8808
The link he provided for the 256GB is $399. The 128GB is the $299 model.

Meta Quest 3S - $299
Elite Strap - $69
Xbox Controller (Limited Edition) $79
Meta Sub - $8x3
Game Pass Ultimate 3M - $59
Total - $530 plus tax so $130 more then the bundle... even if you remove the subscriptions it's still like $50 cheaper.

I'm not saying it's an amazing deal but it's not terrible. Sure you could just get a standard Xbox controller on sale and not bother with the subscriptions but for the customer that would want this it's not bad.
 
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I collect VHS tapes said:
you're arguing semantics. google says its a VR headset that also does AR

ChatGPT says its VR + AR headset

if it less confusing, I can call it a VR/AR headset. either way, it seems like a failure.
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Sure, but a Vision Pro and a Meta Quest 3/3S are very different devices targeting different audiences. One is $300 and the other is $3500.

Vision Pro's primary use is not as a VR headset even if it does some similar things.

But yeah, ultimately it is semantics.
 
hououinkyouma00 said:
Sure, but a Vision Pro and a Meta Quest 3/3S are very different devices targeting different audiences. One is $300 and the other is $3500.

Vision Pro's primary use is not as a VR headset even if it does some similar things.

But yeah, ultimately it is semantics.
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Had no idea it's $3500

You can get a used car for that price
 
I didn't realize it comes with the Elite strap as standard. Good deal for those who were looking to jump in to VR, and want to stick with OEM accessories. If you're willing to go third party, there are much better head straps out there at very reasonable costs.

I have to say, this is a great way to enjoy GeForce Now and GamePass cloud gaming. I use my Quest often for just that.

Edit: I noticed I get this for any post that is neutral or positive in nature, and even tangentially related to Xbox.
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Is this like an autistic tick or something?
 
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mckmas8808 said:
And it still flopped hard. I can understand why Apple was afraid to stick their toes into VR/AR and other things like A.I.
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Yeah, it was a dumb product that is cool from a tech standpoint but would have been better as a concept device than an actual product that people can buy. It was never going to sell to every day people.
 
It's stupid not to couple this with 3D-enabled releases of some key games over streaming.

Not full VR, which would be a poor fit for streaming, but just regular 3D. Watching a game or movie on a large 3D screen actually looks amazing in VR, and wouldn't be at all improbable to set up with their streaming network. They just didn't bother.
 
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MS even makes products to fool crazy fanboys

Now if the PSVR2 starts to become popular, Xbox fanboys will be saying "but Xbox has one too, they put a sticker on Meta Quest"

One of the most idiotic products I've ever seen...
 
🙄 3S?! Those outdated Fresnel lenses? Stay away from it. You can get a Quest 3 and do the same damn thing this can but the visuals won't entirely suck.
 
Once they're gone they're gone?

The black Meta Quest 3S with shit fresnel lenses and brings NOTHING compared to the other Quest 3S functionality wise?

Oh no

The Big Lebowski Whatever GIF
 
Set one of these up today.

A few notes:
Yeah...the black color with green trim (around the headset and on all the controllers) is nice.
It comes with the comfort strap (not the completely crap fabric one like I suspected it would).
It does not qualify for the free batman with a purchase of the 3s.
The xbox controller is the same color scheme as the headset.

Is it worth the value? I guess you are technically getting "more" with this package if you were to purchase the upgraded meta strap and the xbox series x wireless controller (although you would have to purchase the controller through their custom controller creator...thing).

Would I recommend this over a quest 3 if you have the money...no. The quest 3 has better hardware across the board. I like the color option, it will stand out in a sea of "white headsets" at expo events I guess...and the green color IS neat imo.
 
ReasonBeing said:
I didn't realize it comes with the Elite strap as standard. Good deal for those who were looking to jump in to VR, and want to stick with OEM accessories. If you're willing to go third party, there are much better head straps out there at very reasonable costs.

I have to say, this is a great way to enjoy GeForce Now and GamePass cloud gaming. I use my Quest often for just that.

Edit: I noticed I get this for any post that is neutral or positive in nature, and even tangentially related to Xbox.
Th2BCK3YzWeUbGA6.png
Is this like an autistic tick or something?
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Show Off Watch Out GIF
 
I collect VHS tapes said:
I think VR makes people retarded

hopefully it is a dying fad

maybe it is, the apple vr headsets did horrible and psvr is also a disaster
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"Comic books corrupt our youths"
"TV is the idiot box"
"Video games make people stupid"

It's always like this, I guess it's a generational thing. 🤷‍♂️
 
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