Gamers can finally snap up a discount on a Meta Quest headset in Amazon’s spring sale. The Meta Quest 3 512GB has seen a price drop to £422.98, down from the usual £468.98. The deal is available by applying a £46 voucher found underneath the price on the product page.

Doing so reduces the Meta Quest 3 to a lower price than in the Black Friday sale and its lowest price ever, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. This makes Amazon the cheapest place to buy compared to the likes of Very, EE and Meta direct, which are offering it from £469. Amazon has also cut the price of the more affordable Meta Quest 3S to £260.99, down from £289.

Buyers of each model can also download a free copy of the full Batman: Arkham Shadow game and claim a three-month trial of Meta Quest+ – which comes with two free games each month – at no extra cost. The Meta Quest 3 is touted as the company’s ‘most powerful’ mixed reality headset, offering ‘next-level’ performance with over double the graphic processing power of the Quest 2. It promises more immersive gameplay and visuals with an expanded field of view and 4K+ Infinite Display, which has boosted the resolution from the previous model by nearly 30%. It also boasts rich 3D audio with improved sound clarity, bass performance and a volume range that’s 40% louder.

The more budget-friendly Meta Quest 3S provides gameplay in high-definition resolution of 1832×1920 pixels per eye and 128GB of storage compared to the 3’s 4K resolution and 512GB. However, the 3S sports the same Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and the same white shell as the 3, making its lower price tag even more appealing, reports the Express.

The Meta Quest 3 isn’t the only virtual reality headset on the market, with rivals including the PlayStation VR2. For gamers with a PlayStation 5 console, the VR2 is touted as the ‘next generation’ of VR gaming, with ‘intuitive’ controls and 4K HDR visuals.

It is available from a range of retailers including Amazon for £359.10, while EE and PlayStation direct offer it for £369 and £399.99 respectively. But according to Amazon shoppers, the Meta Quest 3 is worth the investment as it has achieved a 4.5-star rating after more than 850 reviews, 87% of which are four or five stars.

One happy customer said: “I can’t say enough about how incredible this product is. From the moment I unboxed it I was blown away by the sleek design and top-notch quality. The performance [is] out of this world. It works so smoothly and seamlessly that it feels like magic. Every feature works exactly as advertised, it exceeded my expectations in so many ways. I’ve used similar products before but this one blows them all out of the water. It’s so intuitive that even my non-tech-savvy friends could use it without any trouble. It’s rare to come across a product that does everything it promises and more. It’s honestly a game-changer, and I can’t imagine life without it now.”

Another said: “The Meta Quest 3 is, without a doubt, the perfect VR headset on the market right now. From the moment I put it on, I was impressed by the crystal-clear visuals and the high-quality build. The display resolution and refresh rate make the VR experience incredibly immersive, with no noticeable lag or screen door effect, making every game look stunningly real. The performance is consistently smooth and the headset’s lightweight design means I can comfortably play for extended periods without any discomfort. The setup process was straightforward, and the intuitive controls make it easy to navigate through the VR world.”

A third gamer added: “Best VR headset so far. The Meta Quest 3 is a breakthrough in mixed reality technology. Its powerful performance, stunning visuals and enhanced audio make it the most impressive Quest headset to date. The integration of virtual elements into your real-world environment is seamless and exciting, turning your home into a new realm of possibilities. Whether you’re new to mixed reality or a seasoned user, the Quest 3 offers an extraordinary experience that is both safe and incredibly immersive.”

However, despite being impressed by the VR experience, one noted a drawback: “Its battery – which is the biggest feature/factor in such a product – is designed to last just a couple of hours initially, which as it makes sense, after months of using it, drops down to just about over an hour, so you can’t really enjoy a game, unless you buy powerbanks to keep it charging while you play.”