Customer Ratings & Reviews

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 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!

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.

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

I purchased this for my son for Christmas and he absolutely loves it!!! Plays with it every day!! The price was very affordable as well!!

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I really love this VR. We play with it every day. My favorite game is tennis. My husband has one also so we play against each other. Absolutely fun

This was a Christmas Gift for my grandson which he absolutely loves but the whole family takes turns with it. Great product!

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They are great my grand kids loves them. The price was great and would buy again.

It’s been so much for the family.easy to use and it’s a blast to play

It is very similar to oculus 3 and a very good choice for a price of 300

My kids love it!!! Very easy and simple to set up and use.

Christmas gift for my grandson! He absolutely loves it

Great graphics, definitely a step up from the quest 2!