Meta Quest 3S drops to pre-RAMpocalypse prices for a Prime Day — wireless VR headset goes on sale for a limited time, get 15% off and save more than $50 if you get it right now

The memory chip shortage has caused the prices of consumer electronics to shoot up, meaning everything, from cheap phones to VR headsets, is more expensive now. But if you’re on the market for a Meta Quest 3S, now is your chance as it’s currently 15% off on Amazon. This $53.20 discount means that its price drops to just $296.79, making it close to the original $300 price point it launched at prior to the RAMpocalypse. However, this is a limited-time deal, so if you’re intent on getting that headset, you better get it right now.

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This VR headset is a more affordable version of the top-of-the-line Meta Quest 3, which was launched about a year earlier, and is originally $250 cheaper. But even though Meta had to make some compromises, like lower-resolution displays and a shallower field-of-view, the Meta Quest 3S is still quite a capable device. It also feels as premium as the more expensive device, although the base version is limited to only 128 GB. If you want more storage, you can get the 256GB version, which is also discounted at 15% on Amazon, cutting its price from $449.99 to just $382.49. A copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow is also bundled with this purchase, making it a great deal for those who want to play a new game on their VR headset.

The Meta Quest 3S is a completely wireless affair, meaning you don’t have to worry about getting tangled when using it. Despite having a smaller battery compared to the Meta Quest 3, this VR headset could still last for a good 2.5 hours of continuous use. The included controllers are also powered by a single alkaline AA battery each, although we recommended in our review that you have at least four rechargeable lithium-ion batteries on hand so that you’ll always have a fresh set of batteries ready when the controllers run out of power.

If you’re looking for a great standalone VR device but want to save as much as you can, the Meta Quest 3S deal is exactly what you’re looking for. But you have to act quick as the discount that brings it down to pre-memory chip shortage pricing is only available today.

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