The powerful Meta Quest 3S has a $30 discount at several retailers.
The headset still includes the impressive Batman: Arkham Shadow and three months of Quest Plus.
The changing rate situation has led many people to reconsider tech purchases they might have otherwise postponed. The uncertainty in prices could justify this decision, as rates may increase. Amid this instability, it has been a relief to find some discounts, such as the $30 price reduction on the Meta Quest 3S, which is now $269.99 at Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart. Additionally, it includes the game Batman: Arkham Shadow, along with a three-month trial of Quest Plus, a subscription service similar to Game Pass that provides access to over 25 games, with titles added monthly (usually $7.99 per month).
The Quest 3S is the latest model of Meta's standalone virtual reality headset. Although it is newer than the Quest 3, it positions itself as an enhanced version of the popular Quest 2. Its speed is comparable to that of the Quest 3, but it retains the same lenses, field of view, and resolution per eye as the Quest 2. This combination of features makes it particularly suitable at this price point. With the Quest 3S, users can access the most demanding titles on the platform, and if they have a gaming PC, they can connect the headset wirelessly using Meta's AirLink app or the official Steam Link app to play PC-based VR titles like Half-Life: Alyx.
Regarding more deals, the price of the PlayStation 5 has risen significantly in some regions outside the U.S., but currently, in the United States, the digital version of the PS5 Slim model with an Astro Bot game (considered one of the best games of 2024) can still be purchased starting at $399.99 on Amazon and Best Buy. For an additional $50, it's possible to opt for the console that includes the UHD Blu-ray drive for playing PS5 discs and 4K Blu-rays.
If you own an Asus ROG Ally, a Steam Deck, or a Nintendo Switch, the Asus 65W TV dock and charger is heavily discounted at Best Buy. Normally priced at $64.99, it is now available for $29.99. This device has an HDMI 2.0 port that allows for 4K at 60Hz or lower resolutions up to 120Hz, depending on the monitor's capabilities. It also includes a USB-A 2.0 port to connect accessories to the chosen console.
Finally, for board game and Lego brick enthusiasts, there is an interesting offer available on Woot. It’s called Monkey Palace: A Lego Board Game, described as “Scrabble for kids interested in STEM.” This game, which normally has a pleasant price around $20, can be purchased for a limited time for just $10.99.