Subj : I have a new favorite VR headset and it's all thanks to Black Fri To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Nov 18 2025 15:30:09 I have a new favorite VR headset and it's all thanks to Black Friday Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:05:40 +0000 Description: The Meta Quest 3 is my usual go-to VR headset, but this Black Friday there's a new king in town. FULL STORY ====================================================================== I firmly believe the Meta Quest 3, despite being a pricier product, is generally a better VR headset for most people compared to the more affordable Meta Quest 3S, thanks to its superior display setup. But this years best Black Friday deals for the headsets are proving me wrong. Shop Amazon's full Black Friday sale When it comes to the Meta Quest 3S, it has some much better discounts on offer. Its down to $249 at Walmart in the US (saving you $50) with your purchase also netting you a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow one of the best VR games ever made while in the UK the Meta Quest 3S was down to 219 (was 289.99) thanks to a voucher (the deal isn't currently live but could return), or you can get the headset for 229 at John Lewis and get a free breathable interface with your purchase if you use code FREEQUESTINTERFACE . Meanwhile, the Meta Quest 3 deals are few and far between no notable US retailers are offering a discount at the time of writing, while in the UK your best bet is this 25 saving at Argos (making the Quest 3 444.99). With prices this low especially in the UK the Meta Quest 3S is frankly too good to turn down. Its such an enticing proposition, Im willing to concede that, for now, the Meta Quest 3S is the best value for money VR headset you can find, and its impossible to consider anything else. (Not in the US or UK? See today's best deals in your region below) Today's best Meta Quest 3S Black Friday deals This Meta Quest 3S deal can also be found at Amazon and Target, and its no better than discounts weve seen before. Im not saying itll get any better, but if I were you, Id bookmark this deal and check back every few days as we inch closer to Black Friday proper. Its unlikely to sell out before the big day itself, and you might get lucky and snag a better discount as a reward for your patience. View Deal This is the best Meta Quest 3S deal Ive ever seen. If it wasnt coming from Amazon, Id say its simply too good to be true and probably a scam. If Amazons deal sells out (I wouldnt be surprised if it does), then you can get the headset for 229 at John Lewis, which sounds like your next best Meta Quest 3S bet just remember to also use code FREEQUESTINTERFACE for a free breathable facial interface. View Deal Ive been covering VR tech deals for years and have seen great deals like those Amazon and John Lewis discounts in the UK sell out, so if it were me, Id consider acting sooner rather than later. The US deals arent yet as stellar, but thats fine. My advice here is instead that you should hold fire on picking up the headset until closer to Black Friday in the hope that something much better materializes. How about the Meta Quest 3 ? Well, usually Id say this is the worlds best VR headset for most people, but right now Im leaning towards the Meta Quest 3S being the one to watch. Why? (Image credit: Future / Meta) Both VR headsets boast the same core specs, meaning they share the same chipset and RAM, which means they both can play top-tier games and exclusives like Batman: Arkham Shadow and Marvels Deadpool VR . However, the Quest 3 usually edges things out for me because of its higher-quality displays. Not only are they slightly sharper with a higher resolution, but the headset is also outfitted with pancake lenses, which not only slim down the machine but also wipe out the blurriness at the fringes, which can appear in the Quest 3S's fresnel lenses. If youre planning to use your headset a lot, then this blurriness can be frustrating especially when you know theres a better option out there thats not too much more money. Thanks to Black Friday, its much easier to promote the Quest 3S because, while its still not quite as impressive hardware-wise, when its just so phenomenally cheap with a deal, you can very easily overlook the downgrades. Shop more of today's best Black Friday sales Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119 Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones Dell: laptop deals from $249.99 Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17 Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69 Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor Shop more of today's best Black Friday sales Amazon : up to 66% off tech & essentials AO : up to 500 off Dyson, Bosch & Hisense Argos : up to 50% off appliances, tech & toys Boots : save on 1,000s of beauty products Currys : deals on Ninja, Shark & Lenovo Dell : laptops from 279 Dyson : up to 550 off vacuums EE : Switch 2 bundles from 20/month John Lewis : up to 50% off tech & fashion Lego : sets & accessories from 2.99 Samsung : deals on appliances & phones Very : up to 40% off tech, toys & fashion ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/i-have-a-new-favorite-vr-headset-and- its-all-thanks-to-black-friday --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .