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Many virtual reality fans out there want to get their hands on a Meta Quest 3 for less this Black Fridayโand although you may expect this premium VR setup to be more affordable on Americaโs biggest shopping day of the year, there are a few reasons to temper your expectations. Even if the savings on the Meta Quest 3 arenโt too impressive in 2024, every little bit helps. Hereโs everything you need to know about shopping for this VR headset as we get closer to Black Friday.
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Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving, and the giant shopping day falls on November 29 this year. Although there are many early Black Friday deals available well before that date, expect the largest savings on Black Friday itself. Keep an eye out for sales that extend into the weekend after Black Friday and additional Cyber Monday sales as well!
The Meta Quest 3 VR headset first released on October 10, 2023, and at launch its 128GB edition was $499.99 and its 512GB version was $649.99. A major price drop for this VR headset was announced during Meta Connect 2024 that lowered the cost of the 512GB model to $499.99, while completely discontinuing the 128GB option.
Since the Meta Quest 3 was permanently discounted by $150, while simultaneously releasing an all-new Meta Quest 3S headset for as low as $299.99 on September 25, 2024, chances are slim that weโll see any major discounts on the Meta Quest 3 this Black Friday.
Since the Meta Quest 3 was barely available for a month before Black Friday 2023, there werenโt any notable deals other than the six-month Meta Quest+ trial and a free download of Asgard's Wrath 2 bundled with the headset.
I donโt expect any major deals for the Meta Quest 3 this Black Friday, but Iโd follow Meta on your social media platform of choice and check in on major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Newegg in the days leading up to November 29 just in case thereโs a notable discount on its accessories or games.
Since the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S seem like similar VR headsets at a glance, itโs worth taking a minute to understand the key differences between the two models. The Meta Quest 3 features a beautiful 4K resolution for enjoying video streaming apps like Netflix and visually impressive games, and with 512 gigabytes (GB) of storage, youโll have plenty of room to store games on the headset. Itโs normally $499.99.
On the other hand, the new Meta Quest 3S is a more affordable option at $299.99 (128GB) or $399.99 (256GB). While its high-definition resolution arenโt as impressive as the Meta Quest 3โs 4K visuals, itโs every bit as fun to pick up and play.
Although the Meta Quest 3 will be available across multiple retailers this Black Friday, the most likely place youโll see a small discount on the VR headset is Amazon. Although the sales may be as low as two to 10% off, I recommend checking back before Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the days leading up to Christmas for the chance to save a little extra on your purchase this holiday season.
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