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Today Only: Grab a Meta Quest 3S VR Headset for Just $260

Our favorite affordable VR headset is now an even better deal at this discounted price.

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The Meta Quest 3S is on sale now.

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For today only, Best Buy is selling the Meta Quest 3S with 128GB of storage for just $260, a $39 savings when compared to the original $299 asking price. But remember that time is running out, and you need to act fast to bag this bargain before it's gone.

The Quest 3S is one of the best virtual reality headsets right now, especially considering its price. In fact, the Meta Quest 3S is our favorite affordable VR headset, making this deal a no-brainer if you're in the market for some VR gaming on a budget.

The Meta Quest 3S has an improved CPU and better graphics, making it a solid choice for gamers. It's noticeably lighter than the previous Quest 2 and offers about three hours of battery life. This model also comes with 128GB of storage for all of your favorite apps and games, too.

This headset is the budget version of the Quest 3, but it's similar to comparing an iPhone 17 to an iPhone 17 Pro -- the Pro has added benefits, but the standard version covers all the essentials without breaking a virtual sweat.

Scott Stein, CNET's VR expert, praised the headset in his Quest 3S review: "If you want a simple, fun entry ticket to VR at an amazing price, the Quest 3S is a really good upgraded device with a lot of headroom for mixed‑reality evolution in the years to come. And if you're thinking of VR as a simple, fun everyday toy and you're not wanting to spend too much, then the cheaper 3S is exactly where you want to be." He also labeled it as "by far the best value in VR."

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Why this deal matters

Virtual and augmented reality tech is constantly evolving, but it's rarely cheap. Deals on headsets like the Meta Quest 3S don't pop up every day. If you've been wanting to invest in one of Meta's headsets, this is the time to buy while it's available at a lower‑than‑usual price.