This year's Black Friday was the first time we'd ever seen the Meta Quest 3 go on sale, and while Best Buy and Amazon both offered gift cards with every purchase for a while, it appears that all stores have sold out of their allotted stock. But never fear, because Costco is here! The membership-driven company is offering 12 months of Meta Horizon Plus for free with every headset, giving you access to 40 games for free every month for the next year.
While that's not a discount on the headset, it does mean you won't have to buy any games for a year, and that library swaps out regularly, meaning you won't be getting bored for a good long time. Several of the best Meta Quest games are on Horizon Plus, so you're not getting some bottom-of-the-barrel junk with this subscription.
✅Recommended if: You're looking for the overall best VR headset available, want an upgrade from an old VR headset, want to experience mixed reality gaming, or want to play hundreds of Meta-exclusive games.
❌Skip this deal if: You're a graphics hound and only the best will do. The Meta Quest 3 features the clearest lenses of any major VR headset but its mobile chipset can be somewhat limiting on visual quality. In that case, grab a PSVR 2 for $100 off instead, so long as you have a PS5, of course.
While there are several other VR headsets to choose from, none offer a better overall experience than the Meta Quest 3. Here's what you can expect from the Meta Quest 3 experience:
- Thousands of available games, including hundreds of exclusives like Batman Arkham Shadow, and Deadpool VR.
- Top-notch visual quality thanks to high-end Pancake lenses.
- No wires needed: just put it on your head and play games.
- Unique mixed reality games that transform your room into a virtual playspace.
- Freedom to walk anywhere and be more immersed in virtual worlds because of natural movement.
After you pick the headset up, I recommend checking out our ultimate Meta Quest 3 starter kit guide, which will set you up with the best accessories you can outfit your Quest with. Everything you need to get started is in the Meta Quest 3 box, but these accessories will help you get the most out of the experience, including improved headset and controller comfort, longer battery life, unique accessories like haptic vests, and more.
If that deal is still a bit expensive for your budget this year, take a look at the more budget-friendly Meta Quest 3S, instead.
If you're not familiar with the models, the Meta Quest 3S is powered by the same processor and includes the same color mixed reality capabilities of the Quest 3. It's cheaper because it includes less storage and uses the same lenses from the Quest 2, which aren't as clear as the mainline Quest 3. They play the same games and have all the same capabilities, though, making this an incredible pick if you're not nitpicky about the visuals.
Cyber Monday 2025 - quick links
- Best Buy: up to 60% off Chromebooks, Android phones, and more
- Amazon: discounts on headphones, smart home tech
- Walmart: price drops on ASUS laptops, locked phones
- Samsung: new Galaxy XR headset, trade-in opportunities
- Verizon: free phones with new line, trade-in
- T-Mobile: free Galaxy phones, $300 back w/ 5G Home Internet
- Mint Mobile: 50% off Pixel 10, BOGO Unlimited plans
- AT&T: get a free Z Flip 7 with trade-in, new line
More Cyber Monday coverage - The best Google Pixel deals of Cyber Monday
- The best Samsung deals of Cyber Monday
- The best Motorola deals of Cyber Monday
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