If I only had $17 on Cyber Monday, I'd buy this Meta Quest 3 controller upgrade

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It's simple, dirt cheap, and provides a substantial comfort upgrade.

Grabbing a Meta Quest 3 controller that has AMVR grips attached
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If you were one of the lucky folks to score a Meta Quest 3 Cyber Monday deal, congrats! I'm willing to bet you're all spent out at this point, BUT, if you've still got $17 left, hear me out. AMVR makes these nifty little controller grips that replace the battery cover, adding much-needed grip and a comfortable wrist strap, all for (you guessed it), $17 on Cyber Monday.

Why do you need this? For me, at least, the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S controllers are very easy to drop. I find them to be slightly slippery and just a tad uncomfortable for some games. Adding a hand strap quite literally fixes everything I dislike about the design, and not only significantly enhances comfort by balancing the weight across your whole hand, but it also makes throwing things in VR much easier.

AMVR Controller grips
Save 29% ($7)
AMVR Controller grips: was $23.99 now $16.99 at Amazon

These extra minimalist grips for the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S are a massive upgrade without adding bulk to your controllers. In fact, they adjust the weight so perfectly, you'll wonder how you ever used the controllers without them. Just pop the old battery door off, click these on, and play like never before!

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✅Recommended if: You find the Meta Quest's controllers to be a bit on the small side, easy to drop, or just slightly unbalanced. These help all of that, and they make things easier to toss in VR, too!

❌Skip this deal if: You're looking for a full controller cover to guard against bumps and scratches, or you use a charging dock to charge your controllers up. Docks aren't compatible with controller grips.

Of all the grips available for Quest controllers, these are my favorite because they're so dang minimalist. It simply replaces the battery door. There's no awkward installation like a full coverage controller grip usually needs, and the only time you have to pop these off is when you want to change the battery. In that case, there's no difference in procedure from the standard kit, making this a huge win.

If you want a full coverage controller grip, I'd recommend these Kiwi Design G4 Max grips, although the extra material will cost you a bit more.

Nicholas Sutrich
Nicholas Sutrich
Senior Content Producer — Smartphones & VR
Nick started with DOS and NES and uses those fond memories of floppy disks and cartridges to fuel his opinions on modern tech. Whether it's VR, smart home gadgets, or something else that beeps and boops, he's been writing about it since 2011. Reach him on Twitter or Instagram @Gwanatu

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