Best Buy Just Dropped the Best Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Deals for Black Friday

The 128GB model is currently available for $249 (down from $299), while the 256GB version has dropped to $329 (down from $399). On top of the instant savings, buyers also receive a $50 gift card, making this the best all-new, warrantied Quest 3S deal of the year. Refurb units have gone on sale before, but this time the value is even higher thanks to the included game bundles.

The 128GB model comes with two titles: Batman: Arkham Shadow and The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. The 256GB model includes Batman: Arkham Shadow as well.

The Meta Quest 3S remains the most compelling standalone VR headset available under $300. It costs significantly less than the standard Quest 3 yet keeps most of the same hardware features—such as the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Touch Plus controllers with inside-out tracking, and mixed-reality passthrough support. While it uses Fresnel lenses instead of the newer pancake optics found in the Quest 3, the experience is still immersive and visually impressive for newcomers.

As someone who spent countless hours inside the Quest 2 before jumping to the Quest 3, the 3S feels like the perfect entry point for first-time VR users or anyone looking to gift a solid headset without overspending. At this temporary price, it’s an easy recommendation.

Quick Breakdown: Quest 3S vs. Quest 3

• Same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
• Same Touch Plus controllers
• Same 120Hz refresh rate
• Same mixed-reality passthrough
• Same wired and wireless functionality
• Quest 3 offers higher resolution (2064×2208 vs. 1832×1920)
• Quest 3 uses pancake lenses vs. the 3S’s Fresnel design
• Quest 3 has a narrower but sharper field of view
• Quest 3 offers larger storage options (up to 512GB)

By Eric Song

3 min read · Nov 2025