Microsoft and Meta have teamed up to drop a sleek, limited-edition Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition VR headset that’s all about blending Xbox gaming with a touch of virtual reality. This $399.99 bundle wraps a 128GB Meta Quest 3S in Xbox’s iconic Carbon Black and Velocity Green colors, giving it that unmistakable console colorway.
This isn’t a brand-new partnership—Microsoft and Meta have been cooking something up since Xbox Cloud Gaming hit Meta Quest headsets in late 2023. The Quest 3S Xbox Edition cranks it up a notch, tossing in a custom Xbox Wireless Controller, matching Touch Plus controllers, a comfy Elite Strap, and three months of both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Meta Horizon+. Meta’s own announcement put it simply: they’re joining forces with Microsoft to craft a special Xbox-inspired Quest headset.
- Explore thousands of immersive experiences with mixed reality, where you can blend digital objects into the room around you or dial up the immersion...
- Turn any room into your own personal theater. Dim the space around you and watch on a giant, vibrant screen. Go all in with USB-C headphones, or plug...
- Have more fun with friends in Quest. Whether you’re stepping into an immersive game with people from around the world, watching a live concert...
Built for ease, this headset runs on Meta Horizon OS, so it’s a standalone VR rig that doesn’t need a PC or console. The 128GB storage gives you plenty of room for games and apps, and the Xbox controller makes jumping into Xbox Cloud Gaming feel like second nature for console fans. That Elite Strap is a game-changer, balancing the headset’s weight for marathon gaming sessions. Mark Zuckerberg hyped it up on Instagram, saying it’s ready to go with Xbox controllers and Game Pass, letting you play on a massive virtual screen anywhere.
The real star here is Xbox Cloud Gaming, streaming hundreds of Game Pass Ultimate titles—think Halo, Forza Horizon 5, and even some old-school Xbox and Xbox 360 classics—right to the headset. Don’t expect true VR, though; these games play on a virtual flat screen, not in immersive 3D. A Reddit user summed it up: “It’s like having a big TV in VR, not a first-person 3D world.”
At $399.99, this bundle’s a steal. You’re getting about $100 in extras: the $50 Elite Strap, three months of Game Pass Ultimate (worth $60), and Meta Horizon+ (which adds more value). The 128GB Quest 3S alone costs the same as the standard model, so the Xbox-themed gear and subscriptions are like icing on the cake. Social media’s buzzing, with posts like AR12Gaming’s noting the sleek black-and-green design, Xbox controller, and Game Pass perks.
