Meta Quest 3S 256GB – All-in-One Headset

Excellent virtual reality headset. Excellent VR headset, the images are sharp and precise! The audio quality is really very pleasant when watching videos. While the games are sometimes a little limited, finding something to enjoy is easy. The user interface remains very simple, just like the mobile app, which is a huge plus. However, you do need to change the strap for a more immersive experience. I highly recommend it. Fast and careful delivery.

The Meta Quest 3S is an excellent option for you to enjoy a top-notch virtual reality experience without having to worry about it. It is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and 8 GB of RAM, which is super fast and fluid for VR games and applications.

According to the design, its user comfort for long periods of time, with an adjustable correa that adapts well. The Touch Plus controllers are very intuitive and precise, so they interact in the virtual world and are very natural. Additionally, you have a camera to see the real world, so you can stay safe and enjoy mixed reality experiences.

The screen has a resolution of 1832 x 1920 pixels for your eyes, so the images are nitidas. Although it is noted that the Fresnel lenses may cause the edges to become a little borrosos, the general temperature is very low.

As for the battery, you can enjoy one of the times and the media of continuous use, which is good for long game sessions or entertainment. If you're a fan of PC VR, you can also connect and access a range of games and additional apps.

Having owned a Quest2, the 3S allowed me to enter the era of mixed reality (color passthrough instead of the black and white of the Quest 2).
Even though I never had any problems with the 2, the power of the 3 (which surely results in a higher frame rate, and therefore more FPS) makes long sessions much less tiring.
The fact that it's self-contained allows me to use it a lot for games, but also for watching sports by displaying a giant virtual screen that only I can see and that doesn't disturb my loved ones, even though I'm with them in the same room and can interact with them. (Even if it's still a strange experience for others).
For powerful and demanding games, the fast connectivity to SteamVR allows me to play my car simulations in my simulator without having to invest in an overpriced triple screen and to feel the stress of the race like no screen can convey!

As an early adopter of these affordable and easy-to-configure VR technologies, I started with the Samsung box on my Galaxy S8 and discovered and pre-ordered the first Oculus Quest.
As part of my work, I was able to use the Meta Quest 2 a little.
For months I'd been eyeing the Quest 3 for its XR (mixed reality) capabilities, but its price still seemed high. With the release of the 3s in mid-October, its price has dropped considerably. So I bought a Quest 3 and, barely a week later, a 3s. I did this for two reasons. First, I'm naturally curious, and I wanted to compare the capabilities of the two products. But more importantly, VR or XR is more fun with others. And I wanted to share these moments with my children. So, I bought a Quest 3 for €529 and a 3s for €329, so I'd have a primary headset for all our games and a secondary one for games I want to play collaboratively.

Equipment level:
What's advertised is indeed what's in reality. The 3 boasts a sharpness that the 3s lacks. But the 3s has nothing to be ashamed of. Its display quality is on par with the Quest 1 and 2. Let's just say that if you don't have the 3 to compare it to, its quality is very good.

In terms of responsiveness, there's no difference between the 3 and 3s. Both devices are very responsive. The 3s might occasionally be slightly more responsive. I sometimes lose controller tracking on my 3, whereas this has never happened on the 3s.

The 3s has a simpler face interface (same as the Quest 1 and 2), but I find it more effective when wearing glasses (it's wider and deeper with the spacer). On the 3, the more elaborate system often gets stuck (I've noticed this on mine and a colleague's) and is less wide. Therefore, it's not suitable for my glasses.
Regarding the strap, it absolutely needs to be changed on both models as it doesn't hold the headset properly in place. An "Elite" type strap with a battery is, in my opinion, the right setup. If possible, with a removable battery. The battery is necessary for two reasons. The battery life of both headsets is relatively short, very short indeed for the Quest 3. The 3s lasts slightly longer. The second reason is that the battery's counterweight contributes to comfort. Without the battery, the headset presses unevenly on the face, like the standard strap; with the battery, the balance is much more comfortable.
In short, on the 3s you need to change the strap to an Elite-type model with a removable battery if possible. Personally, I also added a silicone cover to the face interface for comfort and to block light around the nose. For the 3, if you wear glasses, there's a good chance you'll need to change the entire face interface and the strap as well.

There are also controller straps available. Quite a few models at good prices, and most importantly, they fit the controller well. This eliminates the stress of constantly having to hold the controllers securely. With this type of accessory, the controllers stay in your hands. So, less stress and more freedom. Easy to put on and take off.

Usage level:
My Quest 1 only did VR. No pass-through. Even though it was incredibly well implemented for its time, every time you put the headset on you're "trapped" inside it. The XR and pass-through features of the Quest 3 and 3s give us much more freedom.
Even though the Quest 1's virtual startup areas are very nice, it's great to have the menus floating in the middle of our living room and be able to move around them. The same goes for XR games. We end up with holes in the walls and creatures popping out. For less intrusive options, we have elements that appear before our eyes while we continue watching TV. Or even game boards placed on the living room table for two or more players.

Account Levels:
I have my "historical" account with all my games as my primary account on my Quest 3. For my Quest 3s, I created a second primary account for collaborative play. It seems that having two separate accounts is necessary for collaborative play. I think this is necessary for games that use Horizon for collaborative play, but for games that use a simple code to join the game room, it's likely that two accounts aren't required. However, I haven't verified this last case. With the €60 referral bonus, I received some free games for my second account, which I wanted to use for collaborative play with my children. Additionally, on my 3s, I set my "historical" account as a secondary account, where I have all the games I've purchased. This allows me to log in with a specific account for collaborative play while using the other account to play all the purchased games on my second headset. I read that you can't use the same game on two headsets with the same account. The other night my son and I were playing the same game (Ghostbusters full version) with the same account without any problems (without collaborative play).

In short, a great evolution at a reasonable price. XR that no longer confines us like VR, and the joy of playing with others.

For my first VR headset, I love it! It lets me play tons of VR games, has great graphics, no bugs, is very responsive, and the battery life is good.

I bought this product hoping to benefit from the referral program, but the procedure described on the Meta website is (deliberately?) incomplete. As a result, I wasn't able to receive the €30 referral bonus, and even after explaining my situation, I couldn't get any resolution from Meta customer service. After some online research, I realized I wasn't the only one experiencing this problem with the referral process. I think it's intentionally vague… The headphones are good, but I feel like I've been ripped off. I do not recommend the Meta brand.