Meta's fully immersive VR headsets are always a top tech gift for the holidays, and you'll find them at their lowest prices of the year during Black Friday weekend. The release of the new and improved Meta Quest 3 this year means we're seeing some especially great deals on the now outdated (but still impressive) Meta Quest 2, and for those of you eyeing the latest model, rest assured, there are some bargains for you too!
Best Meta Quest 2 Deals
Even though the Meta Quest 2 is now four years old, the tech still makes it a solid choice for entering into the world of VR. Without the use of any external sensors, this headset tracks the movement of your head and body to fully immerse you in a realistic virtual reality, and it does so with remarkable precision. Thanks to the high-res, fast responding LCD screen, it's easy to forget you're looking at a digital screen. The lifelike effect is then made complete with 3D positional audio built directly into the headset.
Since it's the older model, there are lots of retailers discounting the Meta Quest 2 for Black Friday. Although the sale price remains pretty consistent at around $250, the real savings come with the extra bonuses. So, while Amazon technically has the lowest list price at $249, it's not necessarily the best deal.
Meta Quest 2 128 GB
Get a bonus $50 Target gift with your purchase through Nov 25. $249.99 at Target$299.99 Save $50.00 See It
For the smaller 128 GB Meta Quest 2, you're better off buying from Target or Meta itself. Both are discounted at a sale price of $249.99 but come with a $50 Target gift card or a $50 credit for apps and games at the Meta Quest store, respectively. The best deal really comes down to preference here. For instance, if you're gifting the headset and don't plan to buy any games for yourself, you might want the Target gift card.
Meta Quest 2 256 GB
It comes with the elite headset strap and 3 months of Youtube Premium for free. $299.99 at Best Buy$349.99 Save $50.00 See It
As for the larger 256 GB Meta Quest 2, the best bargain is actually at Best Buy. In addition to a $50 discount, they're throwing in a free elite headset strap (a $59.99 value) as well as three months free of Youtube Premium (for new subscribers). Alternatively, Meta's same deal applies to the larger storage headset too: $50 discount plus $50 games credit at the Meta Quest store.
What Black Friday Deals Should You Be Tracking?Best Meta Quest 3 Deals
For the latest and greatest VR technology, the Meta Quest 3 is the way to go. Beyond slightly better specs, the biggest improvement is that Meta Quest 3 supports mixed-reality experiences, meaning it incorporates the physical space you're standing in, whereas the Meta Quest 2 can't go beyond full immersion. (Still need help deciding? Read our full breakdown between the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3).
Since it was only released last month, we're not seeing any major markdowns on the list price for Black Friday, but retailers are throwing in some bonus freebies instead!
Meta Quest 3 128 GB Bundle
Get the epic new Asgard's Wrath 2 game included at no additional cost. $499.00 at WalmartSee It
More specifically, you'll get the brand new Asgard's Wrath 2 game as soon as it releases on Dec 15th at no extra cost (that's a $59.99 value, by the way!) no matter which big-name retailer you buy it from (Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc.). The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Asgard Wrath 1, this game will have you embarking on your own cosmic quest to defeat Loki and save reality, all in fully-immersive, virtual mixed reality.
Meta Quest 3 512 GB Bundle
Buy the larger storage size for a free six month subscription to Meta Quest+. $649.99 at MetaSee It
Lastly, you can sweeten the pot just a bit more by purchasing the king of them all, the 512 GB Meta Quest 3. Not only will you get Asgard's Wrath 2 for free, but you'll also get a free six month subscription to Meta Quest+, the VR gaming service allowing you access to two new titles each month. Together, these two bonuses equal a value of $107, which makes this the top Meta Quest 3 deal.
No matter which model you opt for, act fast to snag these highly sought after Meta Quest Black Friday deals because they're going to sell out quickly.
The Hottest Black Friday Deals Happening Right Now
- Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case for $189.99 (List Price $249)
- Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2021 Release) for $229.99 (List Price $329)
- Apple Watch Series 9 Smartwatch [GPS, 41mm] for $329.99 (List Price $399)
- Apple AirTag (4-Pack) for $79.99 (List Price $99)
- Apple MacBook Air M2 Chip 256GB SSD 15.3" Laptop for $1,049.00 (List Price $1,299)
- Shark AV1010AE IQ Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base for $299.99 (List Price $379.99)
- iRobot Roomba Combo j5 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum and Mop for $499.00 (List Price $799.99)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" 32GB Wi-Fi Tablet for $139.99 (List Price $229.99)
- Dell XPS 13 9315 Intel i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM FHD+ Laptop for $799.00 (List Price $1,099)
- Bose QuietComfort 45 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones for $199.00 (List Price $329)
- Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black) for $169.95 (List Price $349.99)
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 128GB Unlocked Phone (Graphite) for $399.99 (List Price $599.99)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
