Argos has opened pre-orders for the brand new Meta Quest 3S virtual reality device. The recently announced Meta Quest 3S is a more affordable version of the popular virtual reality headset, coming with 128GB of storage, a copy of Batman Arkham Shadow and a 3-month Meta Quest+ trial for just £289.99. That’s a huge saving compared to the £409.99 price tag for the regular Meta Quest 3 with the same amount of storage. The Meta Quest 3S has an October 15 release date, but you can pre-order now by clicking the Argos link below. According to Argos, pre-orders will be delivered for free on October 15, or you can choose to collect from your local store.
It’s unclear how many units are available at launch, but it may be worth pre-ordering based on the headset’s popularity.
The virtual reality device is listed as “in-demand” on the Argos website, with dozens of pre-orders selling by the hour.
It’s also listed as the number two best-seller in the virtual reality category at Argos, second only to the 512GB Meta Quest 3, which is available for £469.99.
If you’re interested in the Meta Quest 3S, but want a bit more storage, the 256GB model is also on sale, and can be pre-ordered for £379.99.
Similar to the regular Meta Quest 3, the 3S features mixed-reality support, giving users a combination of VR and augmented reality action.
The headset itself boasts 4.5 times the resolution and colour compared to Quest 2, as well as high-definition resolution with 1832 x 1920 pixels per eye and 8GB of RAM for superior performance.
The Meta Quest app store has hundreds of games and VR experiences to pick from, including fan-favourite virtual reality games like Beat Saber, Walkabout Mini Golf and Superhot.
The lack of wires means the Meta Quest is also a great choice for fitness games like boxing, which work incredibly well despite having a headset strapped to your face.
Then there’s Batman Arkham Shadow, which is free with each order. The game is set between Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Asylum, and features similar gameplay elements, albeit with far more immersion.
Outside of gaming apps, users can transform rooms into personal cinemas, complete with giant screens and dimmed lights.