After announcing the Xbox Handheld Consoles – ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, 2025, Microsoft and Meta dropped their first-ever limited edition for Quest – the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition, last night. This limited edition bundle is now available for purchase. It includes Meta Horizon+, Meta’s gaming subscription, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and more, offering players a wide variety of options. Let’s explore more about the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition below.
Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition
The standard Meta Quest 3S was first announced on September 25, 2024, and released on October 15, 2024. The Xbox Edition is a special VR headset that combines Meta’s VR technology with Xbox Cloud Gaming, enabling players to enjoy console titles on a large virtual screen. It celebrates the expansion of Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) on Meta Quest headsets.
With unique styling and bundled perks, it’s perfect for immersive, next-gen gaming. With this device, you don’t need to purchase a high-end PC or console. Featuring mixed reality support, you can see and interact with your real room using color passthrough, blending VR with the physical world.
This bundle includes:
- Custom 128GB Meta Quest 3S in Xbox Carbon Black and Velocity Green
- Matching Touch Plus controllers and a limited-edition Xbox Wireless Controller
- Elite Strap
- 3 months of Meta Horizon+
- 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
What Is the Difference Between Meta Quest 3 and 3S?
- Price & Target Audience: 3S is a more affordable option aimed at casual gamers or newcomers to VR, while the Quest 3 offers higher-end specs and features.
- Build & Design: The Quest 3S is bulkier, whereas the Quest 3 is slimmer and more ergonomic.
- Display: Both support mixed reality (MR). Quest 3 has better optics and a higher-resolution display. Quest 3S supports full-color passthrough, but at a slightly lower quality.
- Performance: Both use the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip. Quest 3 may have a slight performance edge due to optimizations and thermal design.
- Storage & RAM: Quest 3S is available in 128GB and 256GB options with 8GB RAM. Quest 3 starts at 128GB, with higher-end options up to 512GB and up to 12GB RAM.
- No Depth Sensor in 3S: Meta Quest 3 features a dedicated depth sensor for improved mixed reality and spatial awareness, which the 3S lacks.
Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition Release Date
The Xbox Edition is now available as of June 24, 2025. It is priced at $399.99 with 128GB of internal storage, the same as the base Quest 3S. There is no 256GB option for the Xbox edition. This release came as a surprise, as Microsoft and Meta shadow dropped it yesterday. Fans wonder why there is no release date for the Xbox handheld consoles.
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Summary
The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is the first-ever limited edition Quest headset. Launched on June 24, 2025, it combines Meta’s VR tech with Xbox Cloud Gaming, enabling players to stream Xbox games on a large virtual screen. This bundle includes a custom headset, Xbox controller, Elite Strap, and 3 months of both Meta Horizon+ and Game Pass Ultimate.
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