If you’ve got a gamer in your life, then Black Friday is your friend. From fantastic deals on the Playstation 5 to big discounts on accessories, it’s a great time to shop for holiday gifts for gamers. If you’re looking to level up this year, consider the Meta Quest 3S. At $299, It’s not only already reasonably priced for a virtual reality headset, it’s also currently on sale thanks to Black Friday bargains. In fact, Amazon is currently offering a $75 digital credit when you buy the 128GB version of the headset and use the code QUEST75 at checkout. Plus, Target is offering a $75 credit, too. Both deals include the all-in-one VR headset, Batman: Arkham Shadow and three months of Meta Quest Plus.
While the standard Meta Quest 3 is undoubtedly the better headset, the Quest 3S isn’t as far behind as you might think. The picture quality isn’t as good, but you can still enjoy all of the same games and experiences. At essentially $225, there’s frankly no competition when it comes to price. The 128GB capacity is also less pronounced in a VR headset because the game developers work magic to keep storage sizes very low.
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As well as the free credit, you’ll score Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial of Meta Quest Plus with its revolving catalog of games, so you’ll have plenty to play straight away.
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To get the credit at Amazon, be sure to enter the offer code QUEST75 at checkout. Once you’ve made your purchase, you’ll receive a $75 digital credit to Amazon.com, which will be automatically applied to your Amazon account.
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If you choose to purchase via Target, you can simply add it to your cart and once you’ve made your purchase you’ll receive a $75 digital gift card amount added directly to your Target account. This offer is currently good both online and in stores.
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This deal will only last until the end of the month and makes for a great piece of giftable tech, whether for yourself or someone else. Don’t miss out on it if you’re looking for your first foray into the world of VR headsets.
Why this deal matters
This is the first proper deal we’ve seen on the Meta Quest 3S, and while it’s not a discount as such, it’s still $75 back in credit from retailers you can buy just about anything from. If you shop at Amazon or Target with any regularity (who doesn’t?) then it’s as good as money off. We’d be genuinely shocked to see the Meta Quest 3S go for less than this anytime soon, and we’re already a little bit shocked that this deal is on at all.
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