Alright, so here’s the deal—Meta just flung the Quest 3S Xbox Edition out there, and before you blink, it’s vanished from Meta’s own shelves. Poof. Gone. But, you can still sniff it out at other spots like Best Buy if you’re in the US, or at Argos and EE over in the UK. Honestly, what’s the deal? Did they underestimate how many people were after this? Or did they just not stock enough to begin with? Your guess is as good as mine.
Xbox even has folks clicking around their site, only to send them straight to Meta’s out-of-stock sign. Ugh, talk about spinning your wheels. Just me, or does this feel like an orchestrated tease?
Oh, and don’t even get me started on the folks already flipping these things on eBay for a small fortune. Gotta admire the hustle, I guess. But seriously, why the hype? It’s not like the Quest 3S Xbox Edition revolutionizes anything. It’s basically the same ol’ Quest 3S with a new paint job and an Xbox controller thrown in, plus three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Oh, and about the Game Pass—sure, you get access to Microsoft’s cloud gaming hub, but not all games play nice. Just a heads up.
For existing Quest 3S owners, this bundle’s like a fancy dinner you don’t really need, unless you want that Xbox controller. But hey, if you’re about that dollar-saving life, it’s $75 cheaper than piecing it together yourself. Fancy that—a whole 16% discount!
Remember when Microsoft boasted about the Xbox One X being some VR trailblazer? Yeah, that never happened. I guess this headset is the closest they’ve come (so far). Don’t hold your breath waiting to dive into Xbox worlds in actual VR. You’ll just be peeping at ‘em on a virtual flatscreen. Still, it’s a cool option. Maybe someday we’ll even see Xbox games with a bit of that 3D magic.
Oh, quick correction before I forget—oopsie on my part. Previously said the kit’s value was $415. Make that $475. My bad!
Anyway, where was I? Ah, right. Who knows? Maybe this whole Xbox VR adventure will pay off someday. Until then, happy gaming on whatever level you prefer, I suppose.
