Black Friday Meta Quest 3 deals 2024: the best deals still available on Cyber Monday

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Black Friday may be over but we’re curating all of the best Cyber Monday deals and are also covering the Cyber Monday sale live on Amazon.

The best Quest 3 deal to take advantage of has been live for a while, and that's new Quest 3 headset purchases net you a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow – which is superb by the way. However, those of you who will be content with the Meta Quest 3S (and live in the UK) can score a discount on it as the Meta Quest 3S 128GB model is £14.99-off at Argos.

The $75 gift card offers have eneded at the time of writing,m but US shopper can land this Meta Quest 3S (256GB) bundle from Costco for $325. It saves you $75 on the headset, $50 on a carry case, and includes the free copy of Arkham Shadow.

Some lucky folks can also get 40% off select VR software until December 3 using the code BFCM24. The sale seems to not be open to everyone who vists Meta Store, but to know if you'r eone of the lucky ones you'll need to log in. But if you can see the sale there are some excellent Meta Quest 3 game deals to take advantage of.

Today's best Meta Quest 3 deals in the US

Meta  Quest 3S (256GB) bundle
Meta Quest 3S (256GB) bundle: was $450 now $325 at costco.com

You'll get a Meta Quest 3S (256GB), a free carry case, a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow, and three months of Meta Quest+. The catch is you need a Costo membership.

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Meta four $25 eGift Cards:

If you want to go all-in on Meta, this other Costco deal is one to watch, you’ll get $100 worth of Meta Quest gift cards for $90. Combine that with Meta’s Cyber Monday software sale and you can build quite the digital game and app library.

BFCM24

You can save 40% on many of the best VR and MR titles as part of this year’s Black Friday Meta Quest sale. Use code BFCM24 at checkout and you can save big while stocking up your Quest 3 or Quest 3S library.

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: was $299 now $239 at Meta - Influencer

They might not be a VR headset but this Meta gadget shouldn't be overlooked. The Ray-Ban meta glasses are $60 off right now for a pair with standard lenses, while pairs with polarized and transition lenses are discounted to $263 and $303, respectively. This is the best price they've ever been, making this an excellent time to grab one of my favorite gadgets of the past few years.

KIWI design K4 Comfort Head Strap
KIWI design K4 Comfort Head Strap: was $39.99 now $19.99 at Amazon

Until December 3 this Meta Quest 3 and 3S head strap add-on is 25%-off and then an additional $10 cheaper with a coupon. This strap promises to bring added comfort to your Meta Quest gaming experience, and at a much lower price than the official Elite Strap and many third-party rivals.

KIWI design H4 Boost Battery Head Strap
KIWI design H4 Boost Battery Head Strap: was $79.99 now $59.99 at Amazon

This headstrap for the Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S promises not only additional comfort but a battery life boost too so you can play your games for longer and it's currently 25%-off which is the best discount we've seen at Amazon for this product.

Elgato HD60 X
Elgato HD60 X: was $159.99 now $139.99 at elgato.com

You can use a capture card like the HD60 X and the free app HDMI Link to use your Meta Quest 3 as a monitor for your devices. While I used the Elgato 4K X this cheaper option will also work, though it is limited to video passthrough at 1080p 60Hz rather than the 4K X’s maximum of 4K 120Hz.

Today's best Meta Quest 3 deals in the UK

Meta Quest 3 (512GB): £468.49 , plus a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow at Amazon

Meta Quest 3 (512GB): £468.49 , plus a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow at Amazon
The 512GB Meta Quest 3 and the new Meta Quest 3S models aren’t discounted for Prime Day, but if you order them right now (from Amazon, or another retailer) you can get a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow. This new entry in the Arkham series promises a AAA VR Batman experience and if Meta’s last free game (Asgard’s Wrath 2) is anything to go off it’ll be an absolute blast.

The same deal can be found at John Lewis.

Meta Quest 3S (128GB)
Meta Quest 3S (128GB): was £289.99 now £275 at Argos

The Meta Quest 3S is the perfect VR headset for people on a budget. It misses out on the Quest 3’s better displays and sleeker shape, but you will still at least get a free copy of Batman Arkham Shadow – and save an extra £14.99 at Argos right now.

Meta Quest 3S (256GB)
Meta Quest 3S (256GB): was £379.99 now £359 at Argos

The Meta Quest 3S is an excellent affordable VR headset that can play the very best of what virtual reality has to offer. This model comes with extra storage that will let you store more digital games locally at once, and it also comes with a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow.

BFCM24

Want to save 40% on some excellent VR and MR titles as part of this year’s Black Friday Meta Quest sale? Use code BFCM24 at checkout and you can save big while stocking up your Quest 3 or Quest 3S library.

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: was £299 now £239 at Meta - Influencer

If you're interested in a non-VR Meta gadget then have you considered these smart glasses? The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have never been cheaper, making Black Friday 2024 the perfect time to finally grab a pair. If you don't want standard lenses, then polarized and transition lenses are down to £263 and £303, respectively.

KIWI design Comfort Head Strap
KIWI design Comfort Head Strap: was £34.99 now £25.49 at Amazon

The Kiwi Comfort head strap for the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S is a great pick up for making your play session comfier, and right now it's 27%-off for Black Friday. This is a good price but it has been 50p cheaper recently, and might drop again before November 29.

KIWI design Comfort Battery Head Strap
KIWI design Comfort Battery Head Strap: was £59.99 now £49.99 at Amazon

Kiwi's comfort strap will bring some extra comfort to your Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S, while the battery strap will bring both additional comfort and add an bonus two to four hours of playtime to your session. It's 17%-off for Black Friday, but it was recently £5 cheaper so be on the lookout for a better discount.

Elgato HD60 X
Elgato HD60 X: was £159.99 now £129.99 at elgato.com

If you want an Elgato capture card to connect HDMI devices to your Quest 3 to use the headset like your own private movie theatre the Elgato HD60 X is a great option. It’s very similar to the 4K X except that it limits you to gameplay at 1080p 60Hz rather than the 4K X’s maximum of 4K 120Hz. For the Quest 3 and many content creators this limitation won’t be much of an issue, but if you want better video passthrough then you’ll want to grab the pricier model.

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Hamish Hector

I've covered Black Friday deals here at TechRadar for coming on three years, and I've been writing about VR for even longer. So I know what a great deal looks like, and I have first-hand experience of how awesome VR can be – so I can confidently tell you the games and accessories that are worth splashing out on if they go on sale this Black Friday. Given how much I love my Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S you've already made the right decision of looking for discounts on these headset specifically.

Black Friday Meta Quest 3 deals: FAQs

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When will the Black Friday Meta Quest 3 deals start in 2024?

They've already started. A few more deals and bundles may appear the week of Black Friday proper (November 29) there are already some excellent savings to be had in the form of the free copy of Arkham Shadow included with every new Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S purchase, and even a discount on the 3S in the UK

Usually pack-in games are a mixed bag, but Arkham Shadow is easily one of the best VR games of all time, so this deal isn't one to sniff at. That said, if you wait until the November 29 (especially in the US) you might be able to score the Quest 3 or 3S, a free game, and maybe an extra treat or two like an Elite head strap or small discount.

Is Black Friday the best time to buy a Meta Quest 3?

Meta usually offers solid Meta Quest deals during Black Friday, with it and third-party retailers offering free games and free or discounted accessories in a bundle. Given the Quest 3 just got a price cut and the Meta Quest 3S just launched we weren't expecting any further price reductions in this year's Black Friday sale but in the UK the 3S did get a price drop so be on the lookout in the US.

If you're desperate to get your hands on the headset ASAP the current free game deal is superb, so picking it up before Black Friday should be fairly low risk as the chances of a significantly better deal are slim.

What Black Friday Meta Quest 3 deals should I expect?

Deals for the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S will come in two forms. The most likely are bundles which will include free or cheaper games and accessories alongside the headset. Meta's free game choices are normally pretty good, and while full-price accessories do feel like a slightly pricey option discounted VR add-ons can be a solid purchase (especially if you plan to use your new headset plenty).

The other form is discounts. Last year we saw big savings on the Meta Quest 2, however it was a few years old and has since been discontinued. The Meta Quest 3S only just launched and the Meta Quest 3 just got a big price cut so another price drop during Black Friday 2024 felt unlikely until the 3S got a minor price drop in the UK. If you're in the US be on the lookout for a discount the week of Black Friday.

Why trust TechRadar this Black Friday

We've covered Black Friday for over decade here at TechRadar and we've learnt when all the best sales start and how to uncover all of the top deals. We also monitor sales throughout the year and track the lowest prices of dozens of the most popular products as so we know a bargain when we see it.

We have extensive experience using VR headsets, and have reviewed both the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S, as well as their biggest competitors like the Pico 4 Ultra. And we do more than test them for a review, Hamish uses his Meta Quest 3 at least every week and is constantly trying out new VR experiences to write about in his monthly VR games and app round up (such as the one he just published for October), and he knows what games accessories are worth buying, as well as which ones are best avoided.

Combined, we'll bring you the best Black Friday deals on all the top-rated and well-reviewed products available to buy right now so you come away with some excellent tech at a great price.

Hamish Hector
Senior Staff Writer, News

Hamish is a Senior Staff Writer for TechRadar and you’ll see his name appearing on articles across nearly every topic on the site from smart home deals to speaker reviews to graphics card news and everything in between. He uses his broad range of knowledge to help explain the latest gadgets and if they’re a must-buy or a fad fueled by hype. Though his specialty is writing about everything going on in the world of virtual reality and augmented reality.