Meta has unveiled the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition, its first-ever brand partnership and limited edition headset by Xbox. Available now through Meta, the exclusive bundle is priced at $399.99. amazon.com, Best Buy (USA), Argos (UK) and EE (UK). Supplies are limited and all plates are given a one time only run and will not be restocked.
This marks the first branded hardware collaboration between Meta and Xbox. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is also accompanied by matching Touch Plus controllers, all polished in Xbox Carbon Black finish with Velocity Green accents. It also comes with the matching Velocity Green analog sticks and buttons on the controller as well as a limited-edition Xbox Wireless Controller featuring that same all-new black design with that green accents – perfect for any Xbox fan.
It will also include a Meta Quest Elite Strap, three months of Meta Horizon+, and three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. With the Game Pass bundle, you’ll have access to hundreds of cloud-streamed games via Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) on your Quest headset.
Xbox Game Pass on Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition And then you can play And play and play and play Jumping between games as quick as ever You just gotta love this stuff.
And with Xbox Cloud Gaming now available on your Meta Quest 3S Xbox edition, you can stream and play subscription and top-tiered games with no console required. Instead, we have the likes of Avowed, South of Midnight, and the soon to launch The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. The Xbox app directly on the Quest headset makes it incredibly easy to throw yourself into all your faves.
Aside from the bundled controller, the headset also supports alternative Bluetooth-enabled controllers including the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and Xbox Adaptive Controller, providing users with increased options.
Cross-Play and Cross-Progression Built In
One of the cooler aspects of the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is complete cross-play and cross-progression. Players could start a game in VR on the Quest and continue on their Xbox console, for example, and then pick up where they left off on PC, all without losing progress or achievements. This integration level makes it perfect for gamers who want options for their three devices while playing.
VR Gaming and Xbox Entering a New Era
The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition marks an off-shoot collaboration between Meta and Xbox to introduce console gaming to a completely self-contained, all-in-one VR and mixed reality headset. And it’s not just about immersive gaming experiences either, as the Xbox ecosystem now lets you play across Xbox One consoles and Windows 10 devices.
Game Pass Ultimate paired with the Meta Quest 3S headset is an extremely attractive combination for casuals and hardcore gamers alike.
But you’ll want to scoop it up quickly — the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is a limited-edition release. Current stock is one time only and will not be restocked as a collector’s item that is able to connect to next-gen cloud gaming.
