Meta dominates VR and smart glasses

Meta leads the market for virtual reality headsets and AI-powered smart glasses that look like regular sunglasses with built-in cameras, speakers, and microphones.

Quest 3S is the budget VR choice

The Meta Quest 3S costs $250 after a $50 discount, making it the most affordable option for VR beginners despite a lower-resolution screen and less sharp pass-through.

Quest 3 offers more power

The Meta Quest 3 is the premium option at $500 to $600, with a higher-resolution screen and sharper pass-through for users willing to spend more.

Get $30 Quest Cash with purchase

Buying a new Quest 3 or Quest 3S through specific links gives you $30 in Quest Cash to spend on games, apps, and DLC once you activate the device.

Quest Plus subscription includes games

A Quest Plus subscription gives you at least two free games monthly, access to a large game library, and regular discounts on DLC and new releases.

“You typically get access to at least two free games every month, yours to play as long as you claim them during the month and keep your subscription active.”

Quest 3 bundle includes Batman game

The Quest 3 bundle comes with three months of Quest Plus and Batman: Arkham Shadow, one of the best single-player VR games available.

Refurbished Quest 3 saves $50

Manufacturer-refurbished Quest 3 headsets cost $380, saving $50 from the new price while including one year of warranty, controllers, and cables.

Ray-Ban smart glasses from $239

Refurbished Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses start at $239 with various styles available, free shipping, and a 30-day return window.

Game discounts up to 50 percent

Popular VR games like Batman: Arkham Shadow, Metro Awakening, and Beat Saber are marked down 10 percent, while multiplayer games offer up to 50 percent off first add-on purchases.

Students get 10 percent off

Students and teachers can verify their .edu email on Meta's Education Purchase Program page to unlock a 10 percent discount on Quest headsets, Ray-Ban glasses, and accessories.

Refer friends for $30 credit

Share your referral link from the Meta Horizon app to earn $30 in Quest Cash when friends purchase and activate a Quest 3 or Quest 3S headset.

Xbox Game Pass bundle available

The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is a limited bundle with custom Xbox colors, matching controllers, an Elite Strap, and three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Finance options from $19.99 monthly

Meta offers financing through Affirm, Shop Pay, PayPal, and Klarna, allowing you to split the cost of headsets and smart glasses into monthly payments as low as $19.99.