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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 959 reviews

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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews

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Customers recognize the Meta Quest 3S 128GB as a great value for its price, with easy setup and impressive graphics. They appreciate the inclusion of Batman: Arkham Shadow and find the VR experience to be immersive and enjoyable. However, some users express concerns about battery life, motion sickness, the basic head strap, limited storage, and the use of Fresnel lenses.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Batman: arkham shadow, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s a no brainer.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great price. I’ve been waiting for over year to purchase a quest 3 but with the release of the quest 3s i quickly preordered. The Batman game included is amazing and should be game of the year, it’s that good. My children and I love every meta has to offer. Must buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi AdamR005ter

      Thank you for the five star review! We are so glad you are having a great time in VR. oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Way better than Quest 2 amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good features better than quest 2 graphic is good now there is color image when using passthough and XR is cool am happy with this buy added a third party strap with battery i found on amazon and works better. the battery life on this headset is not to good so you need that and good to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Certainly getting my money's worth!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The last time I tried VR was years ago before my purchase of the 3S. At the time of this review I'm not the avid gamer I use to be, and most of that gaming was on the PS3 & 4 consoles. My expectation going in considering the entry level price for the 3s was "an improvement" on my VR experiences of memory. I've played VR Tennis and FitXR several times since I got this headset and I've really enjoyed the experience of virtual table tennis with a friend as well as the very rewarding FitXR workouts (if your goal is to break a sweat, it'll get you there!) ...and I haven't even tried BeatSaber yet, which I hear is also a great title on the Quest. So, yeah, very happy with how much movement and fun I'm getting out of this new gadget for such a great price. I also made creature comfort upgrades (prescription lenses, the pro strap with extended battery) and have been very happy with the strap +battery upgrade

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this thing!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Okay, so my coworker brought his Meta Quest 3S to work last week and let me try this awesome game called "First Encounters." I was totally blown away! It was so cool, I knew right then and there that I had to get one. I rushed straight to Best Buy after work and snagged two Quests, one for my best friend's birthday (lucky him!) and one for myself. Seriously, I haven't put this thing down since! Watching movies is a whole new experience now; it feels like I'm actually in the theater. And the menus are super smooth, no lag at all. Makes using it a breeze. Now, here's the thing: I think maybe the regular Quest 3 might have been a better fit for me. But honestly, the price on the 3S was just too good to pass up! No regrets though, this thing is amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi there, thank you for this awesome review. It is greatly appreciated!

      We're thrilled to hear you've joined the Meta Family and are enjoying your time in the Metaverse.

      Hope to see you in VR soon. Keep gaming! oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Batman: arkham shadow

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Metaquest3s

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My daughter and husband love this game! It came with subscriptions! My husband love the Batman Arkham game! It have different games for different ages and personalities. The meta quest 3s was originally a Christmas gift for my daughter and it turned into the household's game. Long story short, we all love it. So I'll be getting myself one soon and leaving hers alone lol.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi there EarlinaH, thank you for the review!

      We are absolutely delighted to hear that Your family are enjoying your Quest 3s headset!

      We hope that you and your family have many Virtual Bonding moments to come! oculus

  • Cons mentioned:
    Motion sickness

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The experience of going to pick this up in store was great, and the new system is fantastic. Everything runs super smooth and I haven't really had any issues with it. I upgraded from a Quest 2 and am very glad I did. The only complaint I have is the graphics are good enough to give me motion sickness now, but thats to be expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi AndrewK

      Thank you for the five star review! We're so glad you're having fun and feel you made the right choice to upgrade! Please feel free to contact the Meta support team if you're concerned about the motion sickness you're experiencing so we can help you have a comfortable and immersive time playing in VR. oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comprehensive view of the meta quest 3

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this for my boyfriend for Christmas and he’s been playing this non stop, the graphics are amazing and compared to the quest 2, you can actually see the real work and the virtual world. I would say it consumes a lot of energy, but I love the virtual experience and so does my boyfriend. It’s also a lot more advanced compared to the other models.i also got him the Batman game and he loves it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi there,

      Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to hear you and your boyfriend are enjoying your new headset and keep discovering all the Metaverse has to offer.

      See you in VR! oculus

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No one else is there

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my son because he kept bugging me to buy it for him. Now since I bought it for him he can’t put them down. I see him twirling around in the room boxing with no one there totally enjoying himself so I would give this Mega Quest 3s with 128GB of storage five stars. It is worth it from watching my son entertain himself by himself.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Christmas Gift!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son begged for the Meta Quest for Christmas and was extremely happy when he received it. He has been enjoying it ever since. It was easy to set up and it is easy for him to travel with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Thanks, we are loving your 5-Star review, and really appreciate it!
      We hope that he has many great adventures within VR, and it keeps him entertained for a long time to come.
      Thank you. oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Both of my kids loves it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this for my oldest son as a Christmas gift and he loves it. When my youngest one tried it and he loves it so I ended up buying him. Now both of them enjoying it. Easy to install. Great value. Easy to use. Both had fun playing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Batman: arkham shadow

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My son playing the game!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this game !!! And Best Buy made it so easy to order and pick up same day! Thank you ! My son was very happy Christmas morning!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi Felicia,

      Thank you for the five star review!
      We hope your son has a blast in the Metaverse! oculus

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Meta Quest Review

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Meta Quest series is a game-changer in the world of virtual reality, offering an affordable, standalone VR experience that’s accessible to a wide range of users. The Meta Quest 3S is an excellent option for newcomers to VR, with a solid library of content, user-friendly setup, and high-quality performance. It's also a great choice for fitness enthusiasts, gamers, and those seeking immersive experiences without needing a powerful PC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a comprehensive review!

      We're so glad to hear that you find the Meta Quest 3S so accessible yet immersive!

      We hope that you continue to have an amazing time as you explore all the wonders the Metaverse has to offer! oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Oculus quest 3s

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is just as powerful as its more expensive twin. The only difference is the display inside. It really is amazing they were able to hit this price point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for beginners not for everybody

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This glasses for a beginner like me and my wife are amazing, but is you are looking for a full perfect visual experience with a perfect image go for the meta quest 3 so far because the 3S doesn’t have a perfect visual experience making the experience a bit blurry no matter how hard you try to sweat the glasses to you the display is the same like the one use the meta quest 2 so it’s old technology in compare with the meta guest 3 that is more expensive but includes the full package. A final recommendation is that the games aren’t for everybody the 3D experience could be different depending on the user but it can cause nausea and an strong bad feeling on your stomach just be aware of that before buy it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loved it

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing VR set, I like it alot, and it was easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review!

      We're so glad to hear that you're loving your new Meta Quest 3S and it's easy set-up!

      We hope you continue to have an awesome time as you continue to explore the Metaverse!

      oculus

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    If you want to spend lots of money

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There are a couple cool things like the transparent view and hand tracking. But, overall the games all cost extra. It crashes mid game constantly. The battery seems to always be running low, the music in the games are lame and the cool game that I actually liked was taken off for some unknown reason. The demo for some games is really good but then when you buy the game. It’s a crappier version of the game. As if they baited you with good graphics and gameplay in the demo but then stiffed you after you buy the game. Way to go Zuckerberg.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Thanks for leaving your review.
      If you have been having problems with the headset crashing in multiple apps / games, stop by our Meta Quest Support site, and our friendly support team will be happy to help you resolve these issues.
      Thanks oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product for the price while also comparing it to the quest two it’s a good deal and great for family fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi KalebL

      Thank you for the five star review! We are glad you and your family are enjoying this together!

      oculus

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is an amazing upgrade from the last models.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First of all is way better than the old oculus. They are far more comfortable, and they don’t seem to be getting me as dizzy as the oculus used to. So far the experience has been great. The new Batman VR game is a blast to play and just cruising around a discovering new VR stuff to mess with that’s what I like best .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hey there, MarkF!

      Happy to hear that you're enjoying the immersive world of VR. Thanks for the review! oculus

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    10 out of 10 would absolutely recommend!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Spectacular experience just WOW. This is basically a quest 3 because you really can’t tell the difference except for the lenses. By the way the box, the headset, and the controllers are way smaller than the quest two’s. This is the best vr headset for starters or people who are upgrading from a quest two.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi DanielU

      Thank you for the five star review! We would love to hear more from you next time.

      Jacobo oculus

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Meta quest 3s

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased for my 16 yr old son. He loves it!. H loves the boxing. He played it so long the first few days se was so sore. Hes been telling all og his friends to get for great excerise. I did try it and it was so fun!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hey there!

      Thank you so much for the 5-Star Review! We're really excited for you and your son to explore all the fantastic experiences the Meta platform has to offer so you can make your journey to the unbelievable world of VR with us exhilarating!

      All the best! oculus

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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about design, reliability and price. Editors have mixed opinions about usability. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 100/100 = Excellent quality.
  • TechRadarRating, 4.5 out of 5Hamish Hector Lance Ulanoff Lance Ulanoff on September 25, 2024

    Meta Quest 3S review: the world's best affordable VR headsetBut not quite the best VR headset for everyone

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  • GizmodoKyle Barr on October 19, 2024

    Meta Quest 3S Review: At $300, It's All You Need for VRThe Meta Quest 3S has some of the best features of the Meta Quest 3, for $200 less. You'll just need to accept the limited memory and lenses.

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  • Tom's HardwareRating, 4.5 out of 5Brandon Hill on December 7, 2024

    Quest 3S Review: Most of the same thrills as the Quest 3 for $200 lessThe Meta Quest 3S makes some compromises to reach a cheaper price point, but the overall package is solid.

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  • Tom's GuideRating, 4 out of 5Tony Polanco on October 14, 2024

    Meta Quest 3S review: The best VR headset for the moneyThe best entry-level VR headset yet

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  • Android CentralRating, 4.5 out of 5October 21, 2024

    Meta Quest 3S review: The next-gen VR console you can affordThe Meta Quest 3S is a new budget VR console with impressive graphics, mixed reality capabilities, and thousands of games. Meta defies the odds again with the Meta Quest 3S, a budget VR headset with few compromises.

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  • Laptop MagRating, 4.5 out of 5James Pero on October 24, 2024

    Meta Quest 3S review: I'm shocked that affordable mixed reality looks this goodWith impressive performance and an unbeatable price, Meta should have a hit on its hands

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  • Phone ArenaRado Minkov on September 30, 2024

    Quest 3S vs Quest 3: which VR headset to buy, and how much of a downgrade is the 3S?Let's do an early comparison between the two Meta virtual reality headsets, and get some answers

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  • SlashGearDave McQuilling on October 29, 2024

    Meta Quest 3S Review: A Worthier Heir To The Mobile VR Throne - SlashGearMeta Quest 3S delivers on the promise of the Meta Quest 2 -- and gives users what they probably should have gotten with the 3 (including price).

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