Customer Ratings & Reviews

Terrible, cant be used for 2 long, factory straps feels like very cheap

Best buy wont replace my Christmas order of almost 1000$ i will never shop here again

It didn't come with a instruction booklet of how to work it

The packaged was overpriced for Black Friday so I bought it at Target for 225.

It seems that a lot of people purchased this device after testing the MQ3 and this is not my case, I would like to start this review by saying that this was the first VR Headset I have ever had the opportunity to use. I don’t know how other headsets compare to the Meta Quest 3s, so I will be rating this device from the perspective of someone who is brand new to VR and evaluates the specifications available. After the disclaimer, for a first-time virtual reality user, the Meta Quest 3s “is really wacky and cool and zany”. Perhaps, the sense of VR blowing my mind and exceeding expectations is also a clear definition. The quality details, start from the off-boxing. When you first open the box, you clearly see how much effort was taken to use as little waste as possible as you have a paper covering outside of a cardboard box with a little tab that you can pull to get to the device. That little pull of the tab makes it open up like you are uncovering a secret weapon that my 14 y-o son described as something “a spy would use, it just feels awesome”. In that box, there is the Meta Quest 3s headset and the two “Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers” sitting in a little carrying area that you could later use to put the stuff back in when you're done using it. There is also a glasses spacer included that you can add if you have glasses (like me) which makes the experience that much better. In fact, the spacer makes the experience also nice for those that don’t have glasses (like my 14 y-o), and makes unnecessary the readjustment each time we change the user. In the box, there is a USB-C power adapter and charger. You are able to use the headset while it is plugged in which is great. However, you will need your own 5ft cable because the one in the box is so short that you are only really able to use it if you are sitting down. One none, probably expected, please do not search for a carrying case that is not included. But as I said above the bottom part of the box could keep your equipment organized. Power it on, the headset itself has a USB-C port for charging, and power button on the left, and a button to turn on “pass-through mode” and “immersive” mode, as well as a volume button right next to it. The eye areas are adjustable to fit the distance between your eyes, and the strap meant to hold the headset in place can be adjusted in many different ways, as well as taken off entirely. The Strap can also be twisted up and down in comparison to the headset, and it seems like Meta put a lot of effort into making it accessible for everyone. An important detail is that the battery after a full charge, can keep you gaming and exploring for 2.5 hours, and that soon you will consider expanding with other available devices in the market. You are entering a Meta, product so be aware that the first time you put it on, a little tutorial plays to get you accustomed to using the device and it makes you set up with “Meta Horizons”. This brings me to my second complaint with Meta Quest; the overwhelming reliance on “Meta Horizons”, Meta’s new form of competition with VR Chat! It feels like they were trying to make a VR version of Roblox, all the way to the literal UI. Honestly, I could care less about Horizon Worlds, why did you force me to sign up with it, Meta? They make you build an avatar that you need to use in the immersive mode, which is just your own personal island in Horizon Worlds. Anyways, the Meta Quest 3s has two different ways you can control your environment, with the “Touch Plus controllers” or by gesturing with your hands. The controllers are very nice and comfortable, with wrist straps to make sure you don’t throw them at your TV. Each controller has a trigger, a grip button, two action buttons (X and Y on the left and A and B on the right), a joystick, and a button that brings you to the menus (the “Meta” button on the right which brings you to the out of app menu which will be the hub for the entire device, and a general menu button on the left which will usually allow you to bring up the in-app menu for whatever you are in). When it comes to the “gesturing with your hands part”, I find the whole thing to be incredibly finicky. For starters, only a few apps will be able to understand it, so let's say you are using your hands to control the menus, and suddenly you now want to go to Meta Horizon Worlds. Please get ready to go find the controllers you left somewhere around you because despite coming with the headset, Meta Horizon Worlds requires you to use the controllers. Honestly, though, I kind of am fine with that, because the hand controls are so difficult to control. First of all, you can control things with your hands by pinching at stuff from a distance, or physically reaching out and touching the menu. When you keep spending time in the product, options I start to hate because one when you pinch at a distance, the pointer will be a little bit above where you think are pinching, two, you need to show the cameras that you are pinching by turning your hands towards your face, and three, if you try to reach out physically, you will be either just barely missing the button you were trying to press, or right there touching it, but the headset isn’t registering the button pushes. And remember the controllers? Meta understood that of course, it isn’t going to be possible to incorporate every single button push, so it only requires special button pushes for the two menu buttons. Would you guess that those gestures are also pinching with your hands, making it barely indistinguishable between trying to pull up the menu and trying to push a button in front of you. Anyways, back to what I’ll be calling, “The Meta Menu”. The Meta Menu is how you control everything about your headset; from the browser to the app store, and from the settings to whatever games you want to play, everything you need to find will be on that little line of apps somewhere in front of you. You can move it around, make it bigger or smaller, get rid of it entirely, leave it in another room, whatever you can think of, you can do it with that menu. In the menu, there is also something called the “Library”, where you can find all the apps on the device. The Meta Quest 3s comes with 12 apps pre-installed that range from something needing to do with device management, Meta news about different events, and just other random things like a fitness app that tracks the physical activity you have done and a TV app where you connect your streaming service accounts and you can watch TV shows and Movies. I find the Library to be very helpful. Alright, I’ve been trying to put this off for a while now, but here it goes. In a lot of the advertising for this device, I’ve been hearing the term “Mixed Reality”. When I hear mixed reality, I get ready to think that I’m just walking around my house, thinking nothing is wrong, but then suddenly I can bring up a web browser and look something up. When I hear “Mixed Reality” I also think about being immersed in my reality, but now there is a large screen in front of me that I can use to watch Netflix. But in reality, the camera quality on the front of this thing is not so good, like I could barely read the words of this review while wearing this, and I don’t feel like I’m in my home, but now with screens around me, I feel like I’m looking at a screen that has more high-quality screens around it. I don’t feel like my reality is mixed, I feel like I’m watching a heavily edited video from 2017. In that regard, I believe it hasn't been able to achieve its goal of having a “Mixed Reality Headset” in a very strict sense, it was just able to make a headset that has a virtual world that looks like your room. Please note that I am a geek, active video gamer with a 14 y-o son who helps consistently in the testing of the product. All above doesn’t make this a bad or limited device. ALL the opposite, besides everything that I have mentioned, I have loved using this thing. For me, and for my fourteen-year-old, this is my generation’s Wii, a device that has been able to break the idea of what is possible, bring something brand new that nobody has been able to think of, and will truly break the gaming world as we know it. We are witnessing history in the making and the continuum evolution of the devices, bringing more and more people and the development of the technology is glorious. Two final elements, that are to highlight for the new users like me. The kit comes with the Batman Arkham Shadow game, which progressively introduces you and your body in a game in a very immersive way. Please check your boundaries properly to have a safe gaming experience, notably during the fights and action parts. Add to that, the 3-Month Trial of Meta Quest+ is the best way to test games for free during the first periods of your new ownership. Highly recommended for the entire family with hours and hours of games and experiences.

I would give zero stars if I could. Do Not Purchase!!

Never recieved and wasnt given any help from bestbuy

As a first-time VR headset user, I’ve been genuinely amazed by the Meta Quest 3S. The level of immersion it provides is astonishing—it truly feels like stepping into another world. Whether playing games or exploring virtual spaces, the experience is incredibly fun and engaging. Especially play games that were made for VR. Here are the pros and cons The headset fits well, but I’ve noticed a few downsides. First, I can only wear it comfortably for about 30 minutes before it starts to feel a bit uncomfortable. Additionally, since I don’t have a large bridge on my nose, there’s a slight gap that allows light to seep in. Another important consideration is that the headset needs to align perfectly if its off it leads to blurriness, requiring frequent adjustments. Also, ive noticed that after using the Meta Quest ive been getting slight head aches after using it. While the experience is fantastic, I think the device could benefit from a wider variety of games and content. It sometimes feels like the library of available options isn’t as expansive as it could be, which limits its potential. It’s a new way to view videos and play games. Despite these minor issues, the Meta Quest 3S delivers an incredible introduction to VR. It’s user-friendly, deeply immersive, and a solid choice for anyone looking to dive into virtual reality for the first time.

I have been looking at getting a set of these for about 2 years. My kids have used then a few times at our local library and really like them. I finally tried a set myself and was hooked. I ended up getting a second set so bothy my kids and use them without fighting over them, because they are fun. The technology has made leaps and bounds of progress since I initially tried the sets. First setup was pretty easy, about as difficult as setting up a new phone or computer. I had a Meta account already so setting up the Meta Horizon account was easy enough. When you open the box, scan qr code and follow through. They walked me through everything and it was very neat to use the augmented reality setting. I was typing on my phone while in the goggles. The fit on these us very customizable and easy to adjust with sliding and velcro. The pads are comfortable. There is a glasses spacer with this unit, but I wear contacts. They do have an option to order prescription lenses for the goggles. The color and definition is quite good. The tutorials on the controls to help you grip and pick things up with the controllers are good. What I did nit get to work wad the hand gestures. The tutorial worked but the first step to pinch your hand to open the menu I could not get past. I flipped lights on in room change orientation and it never recognized my hands. I will have to try and get that set up later, but i’m not sure i’ll use it much, and why it won't recognize me. Either way, this came with Batman:Arkham Shadow and let me say, that is really cool. So before you want to use this, I had a cleared area about 10x10 open and setting up the virtual boundary was easy, and this thing was accurate on the mapping. Several times I tested the boundary and it did not fail me. Secondarily in augmented reality (pass-through mode) it showed the exact circle I drew where I left it in the room. So when engrossed into this game. I felt very comfortable I was not going to punch a wall. Secondarily the sound was quite good, much like a conductive set of headphones hybrid which does convey a 3d immersive sound. I could hear things behind me when I turned. I also purchased job simulator and vacation simulator as well as downloaded YouTube and roblox, two of my kids most used apps. I Did not log into roblox to try it myself, I'm going to let my kids use their accounts first. The simulator programs are fun, I've watched videos for years with my boys, now I can finally do it. The price point on these is good, about where the quest 2 used to be, but a significant upgrade from the 2's in processing and resolution. I do wish they had an SD card for more expansion. Either way, I really can't find fault in these, so much more to explore. I must give these 5 stars. They are probably so much more capable of more functions than I will ever know how to do, much like my phone.

Setup: First of all, you do not need a Facebook account in order to set up the Meta Quest. You do need to download the Meta Horizon app and register with Meta (provide an email, generate a login username and password). As a whole, the setup is quite simple and straightforward. It comes with a free 3-month trial of Meta Quest+ (after the 3 months it’s $7.99/mo); you’ll need to provide a credit card number to be put “on file” for future purchases (regardless of whether you plan to or not). I also purchased a $25 gift card for other games and apps I may want to try in the future, which I placed on file as well. You can also download free apps such as the YouTube app. The Meta Quest+ subscription gives you access to a catalog of games, and gives you two free games to download per month. You can also access a web browser, which is what I used to go on streaming websites that have no apps available for the Meta Quest, such as Spectrum—I watched some TV shows that way. There’s also the free download of the Batman: Arkham Shadow game which comes with the Meta Quest 3S. The setup walkthrough also provides you with a very helpful tutorial which showed me how to use the controllers, how to use my hands instead of the controllers, navigate between various activities (such as going back and forth between apps, open windows, etc.), how to use the virtual interface, how virtual boundaries are created, and how to switch from total transparency mode to immersive mode. I had been worried that it would take forever to set up the Meta Quest 3S, much less learn the aspects of the hardware and software, but really it was not too bad or overly complicated. Fit: The fit of the headset quite surprisingly was pretty good for both adults and kids—my husband and I both have used it, as well as our grade school aged and middle school aged kids. The strap that goes around the back of the head adjusts similar to…I would say it’s very similar to the way some bicycle helmets can be adjusted to different sized heads, where you can tighten or loosen the fit via two sliders. There’s also a top strap that goes over the top of your head that can be tightened or loosened via a velcro closure. Once you do it a couple of times, it’s pretty easy to remember how to adjust everything quickly when different people want to use the Meta Quest headset. The straps are made of a nice fabric-type elastic material that has a good stretchy give, yet feels stable and sturdy enough to keep the headset from moving or shifting around while it’s on your head. The lenses can also be adjusted—there are three different widths to choose from, for example for my grade-school aged kid, he uses the most narrow width, while my husband and I need to use the middle-sized width between the lenses. When you try to see anything on the screen in the headset and it looks blurry, you know you need to adjust the lens spacing. And here’s a huge plus to anyone who wears glasses—there’s an included “glasses spacer” which you can quickly and easily click onto the headset, that creates added space for your eyeglasses. My kids and I all wear glasses daily, so we make use of the glasses spacer and we can vouch that it definitely works. Overall, the fit of the headset is comfortable—but not for extended periods of time. It does get top-heavy after a while, and this depends on the comfort level of the individual. My grade schooler needs to take a break (well, I make him take a break!), every 15-20 minutes or so, and even then he gets a bit sweaty underneath and around the headset parameters. I can go a bit longer, maybe about an hour or so. Everyone’s mileage will vary. As for the hand controllers, again, you can use your hands and go physical-controller-free, but it is by no means an easy task. It’s very hard to get used to, and most of the time I just give up and pick up the controllers because then it’s a sure thing that I can precisely pick and click and navigate around the experiences. The controllers are very ergonomically good and intuitive to use. They are battery operated but you can buy separate accessories that provide a rechargeable station with rechargeable batteries, similar to the ones that can be bought for game consoles’ controllers. There is a way to see the batteries’ levels, as well as the headset’s battery level. The headset has a rechargeable battery that you charge using the included 18w charger with USB-C adapter, but you can use any USB-C adapter you already have at home too as long as the power brick is 18w or above. I will have to say that the headset battery runs out pretty quick, especially when you’re doing more intensive activities (such as my son playing the Batman game). I do recommend purchasing one accessory for sure—a case for storage and transport. The Meta Quest is not like a gaming console that is continuously sitting in one place; it’s wireless and meant to be moving around, and it’s good to have all the pieces (headset, two controllers, power adapter, charging cable) all in one place, especially when traveling. Overall, I give the Meta Quest 3S 4/5 stars. It is obviously exceptionally good for the price—I have tried another virtual headset that is quite a lot more expensive, and it is predictably a lot better quality-wise (both hardware and software), but you just cannot beat this headset for the price! On the other more expensive headset, I am fully immersed in the experiences and it is overwhelmingly breathtaking and just…out of this world. But with the Meta Quest, there is what I call a “nose gap” in the headset where I constantly see the ground below my nose and where the light from my surroundings is very noticeable because it unerringly enters the interior of the headset. And this is no matter how snug and tight I put the Meta Quest on my head. Also, during most of the various experiences I do on the Meta Quest, there are always blurry edges, kind of like smudges that also constantly take me out of the immersive experience. In addition, when I go into some of the 360-degree experiences, even when I carefully set boundaries all around me and stay within those boundaries, sometimes I see these virtual “squares” that pop up here and there (kind of like I’m in a Star Trek holodeck and the glowing squares are where the computer didn’t create the virtual scenes yet? Or there’s a “glitch” in the holodeck program?). That also never happened with the other very expensive virtual reality headset that I tried. But again, to reiterate—for the price, this Meta Quest 3S is very much worth it! For my family’s first foray into the virtual reality world, it has been great and continues to entertain us daily. Playing games, going to different places around the world, watching television and movies—all on a virtual huge screen that looks even bigger than a movie theater screen!—I definitely recommend this for any individual or family, young and old and in-between.

I’m a kid and i’m trying to say it performs great it lags sometimes when your i. Gorilla tag but every thing else is perfection the resolution is a little fuzzy but i think it magnificent it charges decently fast with the 18 volt charger the goat and i bought tons of gaming hardware in my gaming life and this is the most flexible consle i’v used yet

Putting on a Meta Quest 3S is like entering into a different world. It feels like you are part of the computer when you're on pass through mode. You have access to 3 different windows which you can browse and set up however you want including as remote desktop monitors. The main event is gaming once you're fully immersed in VR. Since this version comes with a free Batman title, I was able to experience the awesomeness of virtual reality while fighting as Batman. Everything in this virtual world still looks virtual and you definitely won't mistake it for reality but it is real enough to make you feel like you've stepped into an alternate universe. It didn't seem at first glance that the audio quality would be any good but it is. While I could still hear things going on around my environment in the real world, I still felt immersed in the experience. It felt like I was wearing the bat suit with Oracle in my ear giving direction and guidance. I also dove into Matterport 3D on the Quest 3S since I work in the property restoration industry. When I put on that headset I felt like I was walking into a customers home. I can see everything in front of me as the inspector would have seen on their inspection. I use this function every day for work now. Another really awesome feature is being able to cast everything you are seeing in your Quest headset onto another screen in the room. That way everyone around you can participate in the activity you're doing. This also activates the sound to come out of that source that's being casted on so you can use which ever audio set up suits your needs. The only issues I've had with Meta Quest 3S were resolved by resetting the device itself. I ran into an issue where any application I would attempt to run would show a black screen and never load. At first I thought it was an issue with the application but after a reset, the Quest 3S was running a lot smoother. Battery life on this device is also short. I think I had 20% remaining when I started playing Batman and in less than 20 minutes my Quest was shutting down on me. From a fully charged battery, I was really only able to get 2 hours of usage before having to recharge. The good news is that the controllers are battery powered and interchangeable. The headset is very heavy for me but I was able to get it comfortable enough that I could wear for at least 45 minutes without having to adjust for blur or discomfort. It also makes it easier if you are seated while wearing. Overall, Meta has a long way to go before VR becomes indistinguishable from reality but this version of the Quest sure does a good job at making you feel like you're not in the same reality anymore. It offers something for everyone but may be more suitable for the tech savvy or tech enthusiast. I am really enjoying using the Quest and I'm looking forward for more content on the Meta Horizon app.

This Meta Quest 3S is my very first VR gaming experience. From seeing all of the videos of people walking into things and breaking things or swinging at something and the controller flying out of their hands while wearing one of these setups always kind of terrified me and kept me from getting one. haha I was a little disoriented at first upon putting it on but once you get settled in its a truly amazing experience. The graphics and how you feel like you're in the game 360 degrees. I did bump into a few things but once I slowed down a bit it went much smoother. The using browser windows and using your hands to swipe through content and do certain things, maybe I'm just old school but I would never sit with this on to to do emails or browse sites, etc. Gaming is about the only thing I'd use this for. I've been playing on consoles since 1982 with my first Atari. Some of the games are pretty cool but big games like Batman Arkham Shadow, I just don't have the patience to play through all the way with this. I think the VR experience is for some and just not for others. It's extremely comfortable, stylish looking, buttons are placement is nice. Overall if I'd recommend this to those looking for a totally different gaming experience, with lots of other virtual options inside

When it comes to devices to use for actual real virtual reality, there arent many choices, its either Meta or now over priced Apple (yes Ive owned a Vision Pro twice and returned it both times, not ready for prime time). The Meta devices are ahead of the curve here since they are wireless, unlike the Apple device and they technically ahead with more apps and games. This device compared to the Quest 1 and Quest 2 is far ahead of those generations since it now allows your actual hands to be seen and used similar to the Vision Pro. It also allows a theater mode to watch movies or TV shows, displaying a screen that can be stretched and placed inside various virtual environments, yes similar to Apple. The head straps on this also are better as is the comfort cushion, still feeling pressure on the face but its adjustable and easier to adjust and the weight of this device seems ok, feels lighter than the Vision Pro. The games and apps for this device are almost overwhelming, with literally hundreds of apps and games to choose from. It is nice to be able to choose to use the hand controllers or your own hands to pull up menus and choose things in your virtual environment. Still the hands only choice is not yet up to the Vision Pro standards but its getting there. The few drawbacks to this device, still feels cheap, yes its made of plastic, but its light and just feels like a cheap device, most likely to keep the price point down. Battery life is ok but still drains quite quickly and needs constant recharging. The dependence also on the Meta app to buy apps and enter a virtual "horizon" environment is I guess required but it shouldnt be, this should be a self contained unit. In the end this is a cool device, but not sure I would use it for anything but entertainment, games and maybe working out.

I have a quest 2 and this is a great upgrade. The first thing I notice is that for its passthrough feature its now color. If you have never used a VR before the passthrough function allows you to “see” around you without taking the headset off so you can do basic things in the real world more easily. Even better than being in color, it actually works well enough that I can see and read my phone without taking the headset off. This made setup way more convenient since I didn’t have to take the headset on and off over and over again to get things lined up. It also means when I want to cast onto the TV so everyone can see what I’m looking at, that I don’t need to keep trying to peak around the headset to get to the right menu on my TV. It’s not like looking through glass and there is still some distortion and vision abnormalities when using the passthrough, but it is worlds better than the last generation. The fit and feel are similar to past versions, but I did find that the head strap was more comfortable. I had bought a third-party accessory kit for my other VR that made swapping between people and adjusting sizes so much easier. This version isn’t quite as good as the third-party accessory, but it’s a marked improvement over the quest 2’s stock head strap. The OS and interface is pretty similar. I don’t like all the social apps they try to force you into, but they did improve the hand gesture controls quite a bit. I also like the added buttons on the headset to quickly turn on and off passthrough in case you need to see what is going on around you in real life quickly. Gameplay itself is good, nothing noticeably better than the quest 2, but that may just be a factor of what games our family likes to play. The Batman game is pretty cool, but I already accidentally smashed my hand into my side table while fighting criminals. You can play standing or seated pretty easily and I chose seated and didn’t think about what was around me because I wouldn’t be walking. Don’t be like me, check your surroundings. The biggest drawback is that they still have a horrible system for sharing games. I can’t put on a guest account to let someone play something without messing up my progress. You can add a second account and share your games, but it’s a huge hassle to add it and it means that whoever allowed you to add their account as a guest account now has given you access to all their facebook and other meta social accounts. Even if you have a family member that is willing to make their account the “guest account” you can only play the game but not add-ons. So for example, I can let the other user play Beat Saber because I have it on my account, but they can only play the crappy stock songs. and can’t play any of the other songs I’ve purchased unless they buy the base game and all the additional songs a second time, just so they don’t mess with my progress. Its really stupid. The device is a great step up from the Quest 2, but in ways that are nice but not necessary. The inability to play in a guest mode, or share games on the same headset is a huge drawback and makes me not want to recommend this for anyone who has a working VR as a second unit, only if they’re selling their old one or their old one broke.

So this is going to be a perspective of someone that has not had any prior experience with any of the Quest headsets. Conclusion: I found myself using the Meta Quest 3S more than I expected. I'm still learning things that I can do with it and going through all the apps available on the app store. VR has come a long way from the days that cell phone manufactures sold a VR headset adaptors for your phone. Definitely more fun and interactive. It does get addicting and when you've been on it for a while you can have that elevator feeling where you're still feeling your wearing the headset. Overall, you can be sure it's great entertainment, but I've also seen some video of creative people putting it to good use. One use case I've seen, a woman using the augmented reality and cameras of the headset to place an image on the ground while using it to trace the image on a piece of canvas. I'd like to say that, I did that, but I haven't figured that much out yet. I'm sure, I just have to review some more of the tutorials which are super helpful. This would be great for long plane or car rides. I would recommend this to my friends. The Headset and Use: Setting up the headset was very easy, the instruction are very simple and pairing it with my phone was just as simple. You don't need a phone or computer to use it, since it has onboard storage to install apps. You do need WIFI or download some videos and it's own battery to use it in standalone mode. I used it for a couple of hour and still had enough power to continue, but after using it for that long, you need to take a break. The headset was not heavy and the straps were easy to adjust so it was very comfortable on my head, even for a couple of hours non-stop uses. I do wear glasses/contact which you will need to have on when using the headset. I don't know if there's an adjustment to allow for people with nearsightedness to use these without prescription glasses/lens. Wearing it with glasses didn't seem to bother me. Unfortunately my contacts are not progressive so some of the portions of the headset were blurry, but this was due to my own vision and not the fault of the headset.

It's cool I have the original quest wanted something newer for not a lot of money this things sick wish the battery life was longer but it's fun

I Bought this for my husband for Christmas and gave it to him as an early gift and he’s been playing with it for a week straight, staying up all night playing with his new VR headset. He absolutely loves it.

I really like this VR headset. Coming from a guy who's borrowed his dad's Quest 3 and had an old Quest 2, I can say that this is definitely the way to go! Although, it's a bit heavy on the head, but overall, the software is near perfect!

Great item at an affordable price. Great for all ages and the graphics are spectacular.