The Meta Quest 3S has nearly all the same capabilities as the Meta Quest 3, but costs $200 less. It ships in October.

In essence, the Quest 3S is nearly the same headset but with downgraded optics. On the plus side, since both headsets use the same processor, running at a lower resolution reduces the load on the APU, which could theoretically improve performance in games and also account for the increased battery life.

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The Quest 3S comes in the box with two of the same Touch Plus controllers as the Quest 3 and the same head strap as last time. It should also accept “some, but not all” of the Quest 3’s accessories, including the elite strap with battery and carrying case.

The Meta Quest 3 is Meta's reigning champion for the best VR headset, but the Quest 3S is boasting much of the same specs and all of the same software and features at a cheaper price (though the rival model does have less storage, a bulkier frame, and less crisp displays)

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While the Quest 3's $500 price wasn't good enough to dethrone the Quest 2, the more affordable Quest 3S variant should hit the spot.

The new headset has all the same software features as the Quest 3, and even most of the internals are identical. The Quest 3S has 8GB of RAM and the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip. The Quest 3 brought a significant graphical upgrade over the Quest 2, so all the games designed for that device will work just as well on the Quest 3S.

Meta unveiled the Quest 3S, a less expensive model than its predecessor and the most recent virtual reality headset to emerge from the company’s Reality Labs subsidiary. TakeAway Points: Meta release Quest 3S  The  Quest 3S goes for $299,

The Meta Quest 3S doesn't officially go on sale until October 15, but I was able to try on the headset early to see how it fit, what it could do and how it compares to the pricier Meta Quest 3. During the hands-on session,

The 128GB Meta Quest 3 (Refurbished Premium) is available for $379.99 on Amazon Renewed. It offers decent comfort and AR tracking with an adjustable headband and four-camera system.