The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Version is out now and it prices $400

The limited-edition, Xbox-branded Meta Quest 3S headset has arrived. Studies over the weekend advised that this mannequin, which Meta introduced somewhat over a 12 months in the past, would become available on June 24 and that turned out to be the case.

This model of the headset is available in Xbox’s basic black aesthetic with a inexperienced trim, and an identical Xbox Wi-fi Controller and Contact Plus controllers. You can join different controllers to the headset, together with the Xbox Wi-fi Controller, Xbox Elite Wi-fi Controller Collection 2 and Xbox Adaptive Controller, in addition to third-party gamepads just like the Backbone Pro.

The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Version has 128GB of storage and comes with an Elite Strap, in addition to three months of entry to each Meta Horizon+ and Xbox Recreation Move Final. With the latter, you can play games via the cloud on the Xbox app, together with supported games you own that aren’t a part of the Recreation Move Final catalog.

At $400, this bundle prices a bit greater than the usual $300 Meta Quest 3S. Microsoft says that the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Version is accessible now, however “portions are extraordinarily restricted.” If you would like to choose one up, you are able to do so from Meta’s web site, Finest Purchase within the US and Argos and EE within the UK. It is solely accessible in these two international locations.

The Xbox app with cloud gaming help has been accessible on Quest headsets since late 2023. Nonetheless, this partnership aligns with Microsoft’s push to have Xbox video games accessible on as many gadgets as attainable. The corporate just lately introduced Xbox-branded ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming PCs that will probably be accessible later this 12 months, and it has hinted at a more open future for the Xbox platform.