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Meta Quest 3 512GB VR Headset Offered at Discount Before Black Friday

The Meta Quest 3 512GB VR headset is now available for $439.99 on the Meta Store, including free shipping and an extended 2-year warranty.

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The Meta Quest 3 512GB VR headset is currently being offered at a discounted price of $439.99 on the Meta Store, ahead of the Black Friday shopping season. This deal comes with free shipping and an extended 2-year warranty, making it an attractive option for consumers looking to upgrade their virtual reality experience. 3

In April, Meta had raised the retail price of the Quest 3 from $500 to $600, so this current offer represents a significant savings of 30%. The Quest 3 boasts a higher resolution display and a superior pancake lens design, which provides a wider focused sweet spot, enhancing the overall visual experience for users. Additionally, it offers more onboard storage than its sibling model, the Quest 3S, with 512GB compared to 128GB. 3

Both the Quest 3 and Quest 3S utilize the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and feature Touch Plus controllers with inside-out tracking, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay. Furthermore, they both support mixed reality passthrough, allowing users to see their surroundings while still enjoying immersive virtual environments. 3

While the Quest 3 and Quest 3S represent the latest advancements in VR technology from Meta, the company has also announced plans to discontinue OS updates for the Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR headsets after March 2027. However, security updates for these older models will continue until the end of 2027, ensuring they remain functional and secure for some time to come. 12

The Quest 2, which was discontinued in 2024, remains the best-selling VR headset of all time with approximately 20 million units sold. Despite no longer receiving OS updates, cross-play multiplayer functionality will remain available for Quest 2 players even after March 2027. 1

Looking ahead, Meta is set to launch its VR Glasses, priced at $1299, early next year. These glasses are expected to feature advanced technology, further cementing Meta's position as a leader in the VR and AR space. 1

What we know

  • - The Meta Quest 3 512GB VR headset is available for $439.99 on the Meta Store, including free shipping and an extended 2-year warranty. 3
  • - Meta increased the retail price of Quest 3 from $500 to $600 in April. 3
  • - The Quest 3 has a higher resolution display and a superior pancake lens design compared to the Quest 3S. 3
  • - Both the Quest 3 and Quest 3S use the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and feature Touch Plus controllers with inside-out tracking. 3
  • - The Quest 2 and Quest Pro will stop receiving OS updates after March 2027, though security updates will continue until the end of 2027. 12

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Verification report

71%
Likely accurate
Probability of truth, weighted across 23 claims from 3 outlets. Each claim is scored by how many independent, reliable newsrooms support or contradict it. Method
  • confirmed
    The Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro will stop receiving OS updates after March 2027.
    85% · supported by 2
  • likely
    Meta plans to release the final OS update for Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR headsets by March 2027.
    71% · supported by 1
  • confirmed
    Security updates for both headsets will continue until the end of 2027.
    85% · supported by 2
  • likely
    Quest 2 is the best-selling VR headset of all time with approximately 20 million units sold.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Quest 2 and Quest Pro were discontinued in 2024.
    71% · supported by 1
  • unverified
    Meta's VR Glasses are scheduled to launch in spring 2027.
    50% · supported by 1, contradicted by 1
  • likely
    Cross-play multiplayer functionality will remain available for Quest 2 players even after March 2027.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Quest 2 has been on the market for six years.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Quest Pro was released in October 2022.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S were launched in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Meta VR Glasses, priced at $1299, will feature advanced technology and are set to launch early next year.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Apps supporting Quest 2 or Quest Pro can be submitted until December 2027.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Meta considers Quest 3 and 3S as the new baseline for VR gaming.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Meta Quest 3 512GB VR headset is available for $439.99 on Meta Store on eBay.
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    The offer includes free shipping and an extended 2-year warranty.
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    The deal is active before Black Friday.
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Meta increased the retail price of Quest 3 from $500 to $600 in April.
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Quest 3 has a higher resolution display compared to Quest 3S.
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Quest 3 features a superior pancake lens design providing a wider focused sweet spot.
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Quest 3 offers more onboard storage than Quest 3S (512GB vs 128GB).
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Both Quest 3 and Quest 3S use the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor.
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Both models feature Touch Plus controllers with inside-out tracking.
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Mixed reality passthrough is available in both Quest 3 and Quest 3S.
    68% · supported by 1

Sources & references

  1. 9to5Google — The Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro are receiving their last OS updates soon. Here’s what you need to know · 2026-11-02
  2. The Verge — Meta will end Quest 2 OS updates in 2027 · 2026-11-02
  3. IGN — Save 30% Off the Meta Quest 3 512GB VR Headset From the Meta Store Ahead of Black Friday · 2026-11-02

This article is an original synthesis written by Jessi. It does not reproduce the text of the outlets above; it cross-references their reporting and links to them so you can read the originals.

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