Should you’ve been itching to dive into VR however ready for the right excuse, that is it. The Meta Quest 3, one of many prime VR headsets on the market, simply obtained slapped with a tasty low cost at Amazon and different retailers. You possibly can snag the 128GB model for Β£409.99 or go large with the 512GB mannequin for Β£469 within the UK. Stateside? The 512GB model is all the way down to $499 at Amazonβa cool $150 off its normal worth.
Why the sudden worth drop? Blame the shiny new Meta Quest 3S reveal. This budget-friendly little brother strips again just a few options however retains the necessities to make VR extra accessible.
Unveiled at Meta Join, the Quest 3S drops you into VR for much less, with costs at Β£289.99 / $299.99 for the 128GB model and Β£379.99 / $399.99 for 256GB. It is round Β£200 / $200 cheaper than the common Quest 3, so it is good when you’re simply dipping your toes into VR.
And right hereβs the kicker: Each the Quest 3 and Quest 3S come bundled with Batman: Arkham Shadow plus a three-month Meta Quest+ trial when you purchase earlier than the thirtieth April subsequent yr. Pre-orders are up now for the Quest 3S, which launches on the fifteenth October.
Quest 3 vs. Quest 3S: Whatβs the Deal?
Shared Options:
- Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
- Contact Plus controllers
- 120Hz refresh fee
- Combined actuality passthrough (similar cameras, totally different structure)
Variations:
- Decision: Quest 3 (2064Γ2208) vs. Quest 3S (1832Γ1920)
- Lenses: Quest 3 options pancake lenses, whereas Quest 3S makes use of Fresnel
- Area of View: Quest 3 (104Β°/96Β°) vs. Quest 3S (96Β°/90Β°)
- Storage: Quest 3 presents as much as 512GB; Quest 3S maxes out at 256GB
- Battery life: Quest 3S boasts a barely longer battery life (2.5hrs vs. 2.2hrs)
Batman: Arkham Shadow – The Darkish Knight Returns in VR
Batman: Arkham Shadow is swooping again into the Arkhamverse, set between the occasions of Arkham Origins and Arkham Asylum. Count on to see your faves like Harley Quinn, Scarecrow, and Two-Face, plus newcomers like Ratcatcher. Developed by Camouflaj (the parents behind Iron Man VR) and with some Arkham vets on board, this one’s shaping as much as be a legit VR expertise.
From stealthy takedowns to bone-crunching brawls, itβs that traditional Arkham really feel with a VR twist. Placed on the cowl and plunge into Gothamβs shadows when the sport drops on the twenty second October, solely for Meta Quest 3 VR.
