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A leaked image of a black box, decked out with the Xbox logo next to Meta’s, has the internet talking. This is likely the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition, a collab teased since April 2024 and now set to possibly drop into gamers’ hands by June 24, 2025. With a rumored $399 price tag, this special edition aims to merge Xbox’s gaming heritage with the immersive VR world.
Meta’s Quest 3S already serves as a wallet-friendly rival to the Quest 3, which hit shelves last October, starting at $299 for 128GB. This Xbox Edition sports a black headset with green accents framing the faceplate, echoing Xbox’s bold style.The box teases what’s inside: the headset, an Xbox Wireless Controller, a Meta Quest Elite Strap, and a three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. These add-ons explain the $100 jump from the base model.
- Experience the best value in gaming with Xbox Series S, now available with a 1TB SSD in Robot White.
- Make the most of every gaming minute with Quick Resume, lightning-fast load times, and gameplay of up to 120 FPS—all powered by Xbox Velocity...
- Access your favorite entertainment through apps like YouTube, Netflix, HBO Max, and more. Stream 4K video on Disney+, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Microsoft...
Peeking at the hardware, the Quest 3S Xbox Edition seems to stick with the core Quest 3S specs. It runs on the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip, the same powerhouse behind the Quest 3. The 128GB storage holds a solid lineup of VR games from the Meta Quest store. The display, though, keeps the LCD panel and Fresnel lenses from the Quest 2—a budget move that keeps it affordable but lags behind the sharper Quest 3 lenses. Leaked slides from earlier this year spotlight dual 4MP RGB passthrough cameras, four infrared trackers, and two IR illuminators for depth. A customizable action button might also be present, rumored for toggling passthrough.
The bundled Xbox Wireless Controller opens the door to Xbox Cloud Gaming, live on Quest headsets since late 2023. That means streaming a huge Game Pass catalog straight to the headset, turning it into a virtual big-screen gaming spot. The Elite Strap, a $69.99 standalone upgrade, boosts comfort for marathon sessions, fixing one of the Quest 2’s gripes. The three-month Game Pass Ultimate pass, worth about $60, seals the deal with access to hits like Halo Infinite and indie standouts.
Word on the street is Meta and Microsoft might pull a surprise launch on June 24, 2025, skipping the usual Meta Connect reveal in September. This fits Microsoft’s recent move into third-party gear, like the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld, as it stretches the Xbox brand beyond consoles. The Quest 3S Xbox Edition slots right into this plan, offering a $399 VR entry that undercuts rivals like the PlayStation VR2, now down to $400.
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