I have good news (and bad news) about the Meta Quest Christmas sale: what you should know about these new holiday deals

A Meta Quest 3 with a BoboVR M3 Pro head strap installed

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The holidays are here and everyone is one of the hunt for the best Christmas Meta Quest deals. Although we still haven't seen the epic discounts that we were hoping for (insert crying face emoji), Meta just launched a few interesting promos that could help you save big on your next VR purchase if you play your cards right.

For starters, it's worth noting that most of the best holiday deals on the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S are about giving you free stuff rather than straight discounts. That's the bad news. The good news is that the free stuff included here is actually pretty great. Let's break it down. Here's everything you need to know about buying a Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S this holiday season!

What are the best Meta Quest deals right now?

Meta Quest 3S 256GB: $399.99, plus free $30 credit, Batman: Arkham Shadow, and more at Meta

The Quest 3S is Meta's attempt at bringing its VR experience into the mainstream. The headset boasts a lot of the same great hardware found in the more-expensive Meta Quest 3, you're just taking a small hit with the lens and display quality. Check out our Meta Quest 3S vs. Meta Quest 3 guide to learn more, but suffice to say that you're not sacrificing much by going with the cheaper model.

Pick up the 256GB headset directly from the source before December 31st and you'll get a $30 credit, a copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow, and a free three-month subscription to Meta Quest Plus (including two free games each month). That's over $100 worth of free stuff, no strings attached. Amazon is offering a nearly-identical deal, so take your pick!

👀Alternative deal: $399, with $30 Amazon credit, Batman: Arkham Shadow, and three months of Meta Quest Plus at Amazon

Meta Quest 3 512GB: $499.99, plus free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and three months of Meta Quest Plus at Meta

If you can spend a little more this holiday season, upgrade to the Meta Quest 3 to experience one of the best VR headsets ever made. Buy the console directly from Meta and you'll get that free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow (a $49.99 value) alongside a three-month subscription to Meta Quest Plus. There's no free credit to attach to the deal, but if you want peak VR technology with some free games for good measure, now's your chance.

Check out Android Central's 2024 holiday gift guide: 20+ deals on phones, tablets, and more

Will we see any more Meta Quest 3S deals before Christmas?

With Christmas just a week away and most retailers calling December 19th the shipping cutoff, it's highly unlikely that we'll see any serious price drops on the Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S before December 25th. Still, if you want bang for your buck, the Meta Quest 3S 256GB deal described above is easily the best VR value of the season, just make sure you place your order before December 31st!

After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.