The Meta Quest 3 is one of the most popular VR headsets out there, mainly due to its ease-of-use and completely wireless nature. for those still looking to get in on the virtual reality gaming action, the current Amazon Spring Deal Days event has brought with it an incredible deal that sees the headset drop to its lowest price ever.
Beating out even its Black Friday price from last year, the 512GB model of the Meta Quest 3 is currently available for £422.98 at Amazon. While it doesn't appear to be on sale at first glance, if you apply the free £46 voucher on the product page, you can checkout with the lower £423 price tag.
This takes the VR headset down to its lowest ever price for this particular model. While Meta normally charges £469.99 for the headset directly, you're saving an impressive 10% by going with this Amazon offer.
The bundle also includes an entire game to try out when you first switch on your headset. A code for Batman Arkham Shadow, a game built entirely for VR, is included in the box which can take up to 16 hours to complete if you finish all the side quests.
Meta Quest 3 is Meta's most advanced VR headset to date, with an impressive screen resolution that truly immerses you in the VR worlds it displays. It's also got the widest field of view of any headset in its range at 110 degrees wide, which can help for both motion sickness and improving the quality of the games you play.
This headset is capable of augmented reality too, with cameras on the outside offering full video passthrough capability. This means you can see what's going on around you without having to take the headset off, which is great for safety and those just getting started with VR.
Those external cameras also mean that the Meta Quest 3 has use for those who aren't into gaming, too. You can project an entire virtual desktop into the space around you without having a monitor set up, which is a truly 21st century way of getting some work done.
The real draw with the Meta Quest 3 is that it offers completely untethered VR experiences. With a 2.2 hour battery life, there's no need to stay plugged into a computer or power source, leaving you completely free to roam around your play space without any wires getting in the way.
Sadly, the Meta Quest 3 can't be used to play PSVR games - you'll need a PSVR2 headset for that, which is also on sale for £359. It can be plugged into a PC to play Steam VR games, though.
Included in the box is the headset itself, plus two controllers with accompanying wrist straps. You'll also get the power adapter and a charging cable, plus the code for Batman Arkham Shadow.
Those who've already purchased a Meta Quest 3 appear to be happy with their purchase, with over 800 customers rating the headset 4.5 stars overall. "This is a great step up from the Quest 2, with meaningful upgrades in visuals, sound, and tracking. If you’re looking for a more refined VR experience, this is an excellent choice," writes one reviewer.
Another customer says: "Whether you're new to VR or upgrading from an older headset, the Quest 3 delivers on performance, comfort, and future potential. Couldn’t be happier with it." A third left these words: "The Meta Quest 3 is an incredibly immersive and impressive piece of tech. It’s perfect for both gaming and entertainment. If you’ve ever wanted to experience VR to its fullest, this is the device to get."
It's not all plain sailing for everyone, though. One customer writes: "The battery life is disappointing. It doesn’t last long enough to fully enjoy the VR experience without needing frequent recharges, which interrupts gameplay and breaks immersion."
Another felt a similar way, saying: "Perhaps my expectations were too high however the image clarity looks so pixelated that it made me feel nauseous. The battery life wasn't great and the product overheated."
If you'd rather try a different type of VR headset that doesn't force you to have a Meta account, then you can try the PICO 4 Ultra. The 256GB model is currently on sale for 10% off, bringing it down to £476.99 from £529.
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