Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition Launches for $399.99 with Game Pass
Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition Overview
Today, June 24, 2025, marks the launch of the limited-edition Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition, a collaboration between Meta and Microsoft that brings Xbox Cloud Gaming to a specially branded VR headset. This release celebrates the expansion of Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) on Meta Quest platforms, allowing users to play a vast library of Xbox titles on a large virtual screen without needing a console.
What's Included in the Bundle
The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition bundle is priced at $399.99 USD and includes several key components designed to provide a complete cloud gaming experience right out of the box.
Custom Hardware
- Headset: A custom 128GB Meta Quest 3S headset featuring the signature Xbox Carbon Black and Velocity Green color scheme. This is the first limited-edition Quest headset ever released.
- Controllers: Matching Meta Touch Plus controllers in the Xbox colorway are included.
- Xbox Wireless Controller: A limited-edition Xbox Wireless Controller is part of the bundle, also sporting the Carbon Black and Velocity Green design. This controller comes pre-paired with the headset. Any Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, or Xbox Adaptive Controller can also be paired via Bluetooth.
- Elite Strap: A Meta Elite Strap is included for enhanced comfort and support during extended gaming sessions.
Included Subscriptions
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: A three-month membership to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is provided, offering access to hundreds of cloud-streamable games. After the trial, the service costs $19.99 per month.
- Meta Horizon+: A three-month subscription to Meta Horizon+ is also included, providing access to Meta's catalog of games and music experience apps. This service costs $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year after the trial.
Gaming Experience
The primary focus of the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is enabling Xbox Cloud Gaming on a virtual display.
Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Access: Users access Xbox Cloud Gaming through the dedicated Xbox app on the Quest headset.
- Virtual Display: Games are played on an adjustable "floating" virtual screen, which can be expanded up to a massive 26 feet, simulating a cinema-like experience.
- Game Library: With the included Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, players can stream popular titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Starfield, Hi-Fi Rush, Forza Motorsport, South of Midnight, Avowed, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and many more. Game Pass Ultimate members can also stream select cloud-playable games they own.
- Requirements: A stable Wi-Fi connection of at least 20 Mbps or higher is required for cloud gaming.
- Cross-Progression: Xbox's cloud gaming supports cross-play and cross-progression, allowing players to seamlessly continue their game progress across different devices, including consoles and PCs.
VR Gaming
In addition to cloud gaming, the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is a standard Meta Quest headset and can play popular VR titles available on the Meta Quest store, such as Beat Saber, Gorilla Tag, BONELAB, Batman: Arkham Shadow, Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, Among Us VR, and Sid Meier’s Civilization VII: VR. The Meta Horizon+ subscription adds access to titles like Asgard’s Wrath 2 and Dungeons of Eternity.
Value and Availability
The $399.99 price point for the bundle offers good value, especially considering the inclusion of the Elite Strap and Xbox Wireless Controller, which would cost over $100 if purchased separately, plus the value of the included subscriptions. While the headset itself is the 128GB Quest 3S model (which has lower visual fidelity compared to the Quest 3), the bundle is positioned as an attractive entry point for those interested in both VR and the Xbox ecosystem via cloud gaming.
The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is a limited-edition release and is available for purchase starting today, June 24, 2025, at Meta.com, Best Buy (USA), Argos (UK), and EE (UK). Quantities are limited.
This release is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to make Xbox gaming accessible on a wide range of devices, extending beyond traditional consoles to include PCs, phones, tablets, and now, VR headsets. While it doesn't signal a full dive into dedicated VR game development for Xbox titles, it provides a branded hardware option for experiencing Xbox Cloud Gaming in a unique, immersive format.
