Get $50 Amazon Credit with Meta Quest 3 512GB VR Headset Purchase

Today, the top VR gaming headset is on sale with a fantastic deal. Amazon is offering a $50 bonus Amazon credit when you buy the Meta Quest 3 512GB VR headset for $499.99. The credit will be automatically added to your cart and shown during the final checkout step. Plus, you'll receive a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+.

Meta Quest 3 VR Headset with Batman: Arkham Shadow

Bonus $50 Amazon Digital Credit

Meta Quest 3 VR Headset

$499.99 at Amazon

The Meta Quest 3 is currently the premier standalone VR headset for consumers. Its standout feature is its untethered playability, allowing you to enjoy games like Beat Saber or Pistol Whip without needing a gaming PC or PlayStation 5. However, if you do own a powerful gaming PC, you can connect to it to leverage its enhanced hardware capabilities, even wirelessly.

How Is the Quest 3 Different from the Quest 3S?

Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 Similarities

• Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
• Touch Plus controllers
• 120Hz refresh rate
• Mixed reality passthrough (same cameras, different layout)

Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 Differences

• Lower per-eye resolution (1832x1920 vs 2064×2208)
• Fresnel lens vs. pancake lens
• Lower FOV (96°/90° vs 104°/96°)
• Smaller storage capacity (128GB vs 512GB)
• Longer battery life (2.5hrs vs 2.2hrs)

The Quest 3 is not the most budget-friendly standalone VR headset; that distinction belongs to the Quest 3S. The Quest 3S offers the same processor, features, ergonomics, and controllers for $200 less. However, the Quest 3 features significantly enhanced optics, a major upgrade over the Quest 3S, which largely retains the optics of the Quest 2. The visual quality of the display plays a crucial role in VR enjoyment. A blurry or distorted image can detract from immersion. For VR newcomers unsure of their commitment, the Quest 3S is a safer bet. But for seasoned VR users, the improved immersion provided by the Quest 3 makes it a worthwhile investment.

Quest 3 Review by Eric Song

"The Quest 3 continues Meta’s tradition of providing a cost-effective headset that doesn’t require an expensive gaming PC, yet can still benefit from one if you have it. This unique feature distinguishes it from nearly all other VR headsets, aside from its predecessors. The numerous upgrades justify the $200 increase from the previous generation. For those ready to invest, the Quest 3 sets a new benchmark for VR and mixed reality gaming."

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