Quest 3S launched October 2024 with XR2 Gen 2 and pancake lenses at $299, the same core silicon as Quest 3 for $200 less. The best value in standalone VR today.
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Meta is Raising Quest 3 and Quest 3S Prices Amid Memory Cost SurgeRoad to VR · Apr 16, 2026
Qualcomm Teases Next-Gen Snapdragon XR Chipset, Possibly Debuting in Pico’s Next FlagshipRoad to VR · Jun 11, 2026
Omni One is the First VR Treadmill with Official Support for Meta QuestRoad to VR · Jun 23, 2026
DirecTV Just Released an App for Meta Quest HeadsetsLifehacker · Apr 27, 2026
Meta Quest Price Increase Fears Miss a Bigger Battery ProblemVirtual Reality News · Apr 20, 2026