Meta is leaning hard into Black Friday 2025 with its Quest lineup. The cheapest standalone VR entry point is lower than ever, premium storage tiers are finally more reasonable, and many of the accessories that fix the headsets’ biggest annoyances are on sale at the same time.
Here’s how the current deals break down, what’s actually good value, and when it makes sense to buy now versus wait.
Key Meta Quest Black Friday 2025 deals (US)
| Product | Offer price | Base price | Extras included | Where | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Quest 3S 128GB | $249.99 | $299.99 | Game bundle varies (e.g. Walking Dead, Gorilla Tag, Beat Saber/Batman via promos) | Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, Meta | Cheapest current-gen Quest; full XR2 Gen 2 power and 8GB RAM at budget pricing. |
| Meta Quest 3S 256GB | $329.99 | $399.99 | Often Batman: Arkham Shadow + Meta Horizon Plus trial | Best Buy, Amazon, Meta | Best value if you install a lot of big games and do not want to manage storage. |
| Meta Quest 3 512GB | $499.99 | Recently reduced from higher MSRP | 3 months of Meta Horizon Plus in many promos | Best Buy, Newegg, Meta | “Enthusiast” tier with more storage and sharper optics than 3S, but without a true cash discount yet. |
| Meta Quest 3S (128/256GB) – Meta site Black Friday | $50 off 128GB, $70 off 256GB | $299.99 / $399.99 | Standard promo bundles; 20% off select first‑party accessories | meta.com | Baseline official discount; useful if you also want discounted Meta-branded accessories. |
| Meta Quest Pro 256GB | $799.99 | $999.99 | Sometimes bundled with Meta Horizon Plus | Amazon, others | Niche mixed reality/business headset; not aimed at gaming first, but rare to see 20% off. |
| Xbox Game Pass Quest 3S bundle (128GB) | $249.99 | Standard 3S 128GB bundle pricing | Batman: Arkham Shadow, Beat Saber, 3‑month Meta Horizon+ trial | Claim via Xbox Game Pass Benefits Hub, then meta.com | Stacked content value if you already pay for Game Pass and want a Quest 3S this year. |
Quest 3S vs Quest 3 on Black Friday: which makes more sense?
The Meta Quest 3S is the headline this year because it finally pushes standalone VR into “impulse buy” territory without sacrificing core performance. It uses the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset and 8GB of RAM as the standard Quest 3 and runs the same game library, including new exclusives like Marvel’s Deadpool VR and Batman: Arkham Shadow.
The trade‑offs are mostly in optics and casing: the Quest 3 keeps the sharper display and more premium design, while the 3S is tuned toward price and a more forgiving visual “sweet spot” that some people find easier on the eyes. For a first headset, that distinction is usually less important than cost.
On price, there is a clear split:
- Quest 3S 128GB is hovering around $249.99 at Amazon and Best Buy, and even $199.99 at Costco for members when bundled with a year of Meta Horizon Plus.
- Quest 3S 256GB sits at roughly $329.99 with a game and subscription bonuses.
- The Quest 3 512GB now lists at $499.99, down from its launch level, but without a further Black Friday cash cut yet; the main bonus is extra storage and a trial Horizon Plus subscription, not a lower sticker price.
For most new VR buyers, the 3S is the rational pick. You get essentially the same performance and game catalog at a meaningfully lower price, and current bundles make up a lot of the “value gap” with software and subscriptions. The full Quest 3 starts to make sense if you care about the better lenses, plan to keep the headset for many years, or simply want the largest storage tier with fewer compromises.
How Meta’s own Black Friday sale fits in
Meta is running a direct promotion on the Quest 3S through December 1. A 128GB unit is $50 off, and the 256GB drops by $70 when purchased through the official store or major partners like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. On top of that, select first‑party accessories are 20 percent off: the Elite Strap, Elite Strap with Battery, Carrying Case, Link Cable, and the Breathable Facial Interface.
There’s also an Xbox cross‑promo that quietly adds a lot of value if you are already in Microsoft’s ecosystem. Through December 31, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can claim a Quest 3S 128GB bundle for $249.99 that includes Batman: Arkham Shadow, Beat Saber, and a three‑month trial of Meta Horizon+. The claim flow starts in the Game Pass Benefits Hub, which then sends you to a unique page on Meta’s site to complete the purchase.
This Xbox offer lines up neatly with the Xbox app on Quest, which streams your Xbox games to a giant virtual 2D screen. It effectively turns a Quest 3S into a portable Xbox display as well as a VR headset, which is compelling if you play on console and want a private screen in a dorm, small apartment, or shared living room.
Where to find the best Quest headset bundles
Retailers are competing less on raw price this year and more on what they bundle into that price. A rough pattern has emerged:
| Retailer | Typical Quest 3S 128GB offer | Typical Quest 3S 256GB offer | Notable extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy | $249.99 with The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, often plus a $50 digital gift card on some promos | $329.99 with Batman: Arkham Shadow and 3 months of Meta Horizon Plus | Same‑day pickup, frequent gift card promos. |
| Amazon | $249.99 with Gorilla Tag or other family‑friendly titles depending on bundle | $329.99 with Batman: Arkham Shadow (varies by listing) | Prime‑only discounts on some premium straps and docks. |
| Costco | $199.99 for 128GB plus 12 months of Meta Horizon Plus (members only) | Less common for 256GB, focus is on aggressive 128GB bundle | Membership barrier, but unusually large subscription value built in. |
| Meta Store | $50 off 128GB, 20% off select accessories | $70 off 256GB, 20% off select accessories | Consolidated warranty and returns, official refurbished options nearby. |
If you mainly care about up‑front cash savings on the hardware alone, Costco’s member deal on the 3S 128GB is the standout. If you want premium software included, Best Buy’s 256GB bundle with Batman and a Horizon Plus trial is the one to watch.
Accessories that are worth buying during Black Friday
The Quest 3 and 3S are both very capable out of the box, but their weakest points – comfort, battery life, and cable management – are all solved by add‑ons. Many of those are discounted right now, either from Meta directly or from third‑party brands.
Head straps and battery straps
The stock soft strap on both headsets works, but it concentrates weight on the front of your face and tends to loosen during active play. Rigid replacement straps shift more weight to the back of your head and are easier to adjust between users.
- Meta’s Elite Strap and Elite Strap with Battery are 20 percent off as part of the official sale. The battery version effectively doubles runtime by putting a battery pack at the rear of the headset, while also counterbalancing the front weight.
- Third‑party straps from KIWI Design, BOBOVR, ZyberVR and others dip into the $25–$70 range during Black Friday. Many of these include their own rear battery packs or hot‑swappable batteries.
If you’re buying a Quest for someone who will play Beat Saber, Gorilla Tag, or other active games, a better strap is the single most impactful accessory. For kids, something lightweight like ZyberVR’s strap can make the headset far easier to use for longer sessions.
Charging docks, link cables, and cases
- Charging docks – Vertical docks from brands like PrismXR hold the headset and controllers between sessions and recharge everything at once. Pricing is dropping into the $59–$60 range for Quest 3S‑specific stands this Black Friday.
- Link cables – A high‑quality USB‑C cable lets you use Quest as a PC VR headset over a wired connection, which avoids Wi‑Fi congestion issues and can charge while you play. 16‑foot link cables are trending below $20 for Black Friday, with Meta’s own link cable 20 percent off via the official sale.
- Carrying cases – Hard cases in the $15–$20 range protect the headset in a backpack or suitcase and keep straps from deforming in storage. Many of these now advertise compatibility with both Quest and Apple Vision Pro, which is really just another way of saying they fit larger, front‑heavy designs.
None of these are essential on day one, but buying them during Black Friday avoids paying full price in January when you realize you want a cleaner way to store, charge, or cable the headset.
Face interfaces, controller grips, and audio
The default foam or fabric facial gasket on the Quest 3 and 3S can get hot and sweaty quickly, especially in fitness apps. Swapping this out, and adding grips to the controllers, can make VR feel a lot less like wearing a piece of gym equipment.
- Breathable facial interface – Meta’s official Quest 3S interface opens up more ventilation and uses more breathable materials. It’s 20 percent off through the Black Friday window on Meta’s store and at major retailers, and sits around the $30–$32 mark elsewhere.
- Third‑party facial interfaces – Companies like AMVR offer leather‑like pads and different thickness options for Quest 3. These do not absorb sweat as well as fabric, but can feel cooler initially and are easier to wipe down between users.
- Controller grips – Rubberized grips with adjustable straps lock the controllers to your hands so you do not need to squeeze constantly. AMVR’s grips for Quest 3/3S drop under $20 in current sales.
- Earbuds and audio straps – Clip‑on VR‑tuned earbuds from PrismXR and similar brands emphasize low latency and cable management, so you do not snag wires when turning in room‑scale games. Prices are hovering around $55–$60 during Black Friday.
For households that will share a headset, a wipeable facial interface and controller grips should be considered standard. They reduce wear on the original foam and make the whole setup feel less fragile.
Should you buy now or wait for deeper discounts?
Timing matters because the sale calendar is stacked. Black Friday itself lands on November 28, but promotions now routinely stretch across the full week before and carry on through Cyber Monday on December 1.
For the Quest 3S, there is little reason to wait. Multiple retailers are already at what looks like floor pricing for this holiday season: $249.99 widely for the 128GB model, lower for some membership‑locked bundles, plus full‑price cuts on the 256GB. Between Meta’s official discount window and retailer‑specific extras like gift cards or extended subscriptions, there is not much room left for a dramatic last‑minute drop.
The regular Quest 3 is a different story. It has had its list price adjusted as the 3S arrived, but there is no broad, explicit Black Friday discount attached to it yet in the way there is for the 3S. If you want the sharper optics and larger 512GB storage, you can buy now and at least get subscription trials, but you are not missing an obvious once‑a‑year sale by waiting a few more days to see if a true cash discount appears.
Accessories are unlikely to get significantly cheaper than current Black Friday levels before the end of the year. Head straps, docks, and cables hit roughly the same lows during previous big sale events, and many are already matching those prices again.
For 2025, the story is simple: the Meta Quest 3S is positioned as the default entry into VR and mixed reality, and Black Friday is aligned to make that proposition as cheap as it has ever been. If you have been waiting for the moment when standalone VR stops feeling like a $400 experiment and starts looking like a console‑priced gadget, this is that moment. The main decision is how much storage and which bundle you want, not whether it is worth jumping in at all.
