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Less than three months after arriving on store shelves, Meta’s pricy Quest Pro headset is on sale for the first time ever. After a hefty 27 percent discount, the headset is currently $1,100 or $400 off through Amazon and other retailers. That’s an all-time low for a device that typically costs $1,500.
Even with its price tag cut by nearly a third, the Quest Pro isn’t for everyone. Thanks to its Snapdragon XR2+ chipset and 12GB of RAM, the Quest Pro is 50 percent more powerful than the . It also features solid built-in speakers with support for spatial audio, meaning you don’t necessarily need to reach for a pair of headphones when using the Quest Pro.
Additionally, it adds a variety of advanced sensors designed to facilitate more lifelike virtual meetings in Horizon Workrooms. However, all of those features come in a package that weighs over a pound and a half, making it less comfortable to wear for extended periods of time than the Quest 2. Battery life also suffers due to those more advanced components, and if you’re looking for a VR headset for gaming, the Quest Pro doesn’t offer a significantly better experience than its . Engadget’s Sam Rutherford gave the Quest Pro a score of when he reviewed the headset last October but said the device’s $1,500 price tag made it too pricey for all but the most enthusiastic VR users. At $1,100, that’s still true.
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A closed beta test will run from February 6 to 13. Applications are available here until January 29. Only 20,000 users will be accepted (10,000 iOS users and 10,000 Android users).
Here is an overview of the game, via its official website:
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A melee Dragon Quest [47 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/series/dragon-quest”>Dragon Quest command battle RPG that you can play solo!
Utilizing the series’ familiar command-style battle system, players will aim to win tournaments of wisdom and courage against various enemies to become a true hero.
In Tournament Mode, up to 50 players will battle in real-time. Fight fair and square, run away, or even barge your way into other people’s fights. Obtain the title of Champion by your own methods!
Additionally, there are plenty of solo gameplay elements such as Story Mode and all sorts of quests.
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Story
Victory will open the door of promise.
Long, long ago… the Demon King’s plan to rule the world was crushed by the hero and their two companions.
Some time has passed since then… In a world of continued peace, the people are absorbed in the “Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments” that honor the legacy of the ancient hero.
Meanwhile, a young person sets off from a certain village to participate in the tournaments.
With the words their father once told them when they were young held closely in their heart.
“Only those who have won all Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments can become true heroes. We must accomplish this by our own hands.”
And so now is the time to follow in their father’s footsteps and fulfill their promise. A new legend is about to be born!
Characters
Protagonist – An adventurer who aspires to become a hero. To find their missing father, they decide to participate in the Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments.
Elmia – A lively, self-proclaimed manager who shares the protagonist’s fate. She is old friends with the healslime Homit.
Homit – A charming guide who loves to cheer on others. While he is not good at fighting on his own, he is always there to advise the protagonist.
Zelam – The protagonist’s rival. Determined and confident. He dislikes relying on or cooperating with others.
Dralin – A dracky that provides live commentary for the Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments. His funky style and passionate commentary livens up the tournament.
Watch the announcement presentation archive below.
The original Oculus Quest will stop receiving new feature updates and lose access to the company’s existing social VR features, according to an email sent to many Quest users this week.
While Quest headset owners will still be able to use the device and all available apps, they will no longer be able to “create or join a party,” according to the email. Access to Meta’s Horizon Home features will also be cut off on March 5, the company wrote. And while Meta will no longer be “delivering new features” to Quest 1 users, the company says it will continue to provide “critical bug fixes and security patches until 2024.”
The announcement comes less than four years after the Quest’s initial launch as Meta’s (then Oculus’) first wireless headset with full six-degree-of-freedom head- and hand-tracking. That initial version of the Quest, which launched at $400, was succeeded by the $300 Quest 2 in late 2020.
The Quest 2 reportedly sold tens of millions of units despite a $100 price increase last year. That relative sales success has meant many VR developers are increasingly targeting their games at the Quest 2’s Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chipset and not the original Quest’s weaker Snapdragon 835. Meta’s announcement won’t affect support for the Quest 2 at this point, nor for the recently released $1,500 Quest Pro.
The original Quest sunset announcement comes less than a month after former Meta CTO John Carmack announced his departure from the company, which he said was “operating at half the effectiveness that would make me happy.” Carmack was a major proponent of the original Quest within Meta and a booster of its untethered predecessor, the Oculus Go, which he unlocked via a post-discontinuation update in 2021.
In an October keynote speech, Carmack warned that developers shouldn’t design high-end apps for the Quest Pro before “crunching it down” for the less powerful Quest 2. “The low-end system is going to be where all your real customers are,” he warned.
Meta is officially ending support for its original Quest virtual reality headset.
In an email sent to owners of the original Meta Quest, the company announced that it will not be shipping new features to the standalone VR headset. However, the company plans to continue adding software and security patches until 2024.
Meta says that Quest 1 owners will still be able to use their headsets and compatible apps. However, these users will no longer be able to create or join a party. Additionally, original Quest owners will lose access to social features available on Meta Horizon Home beginning March 5. This includes inviting others to your Meta Horizon Home or visiting someone else’s.
The announcement is no surprise, as support for the original Meta Quest appeared to have been winding down in recent months. The clearest example was last July when Meta subsidiary BigBox VR announced that it was ending Quest 1 support for its critically-acclaimed VR battle royale shooter Population One. Although the developer offered Quest 1 owners a refund for Population: One, the caveat was that you had to have purchased the game within the past six months of that announcement.
With Quest 2 support winding down, Meta is still all-in on its VR arm, despite reports of massive losses as the company focuses on the Metaverse. With the release of the Quest Pro last year, along with confirmation that the Meta Quest 3 will launch this year, it will be interesting to see how long it takes before support for the Quest 2 begins to wind down.
Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
One game many Dragon Quest fans here in the west would love to see released on the Switch locally is Dragon Quest X. While there’s been no mention about a possible localisation, there does seem to be an end-of-year update about the existing version, exclusive to Japan.
During an interview with Famitsu (via Siliconera), Square Enix has apparently teased the possibility of “new content” for the massively multiplayer online game that originally made its debut back in 2012 on the Nintendo Wii. It’s unclear what exactly to expect at this stage, but it’s at least a reminder the company remains committed to the project.
Square Enix also released Dragon Quest X Offline on the Nintendo Switch in September. Unfortunately, this one hasn’t been localised either. However, there is a demo available to download from the Japanese eShop.
According to The Verge, which was provided with a render of the new hardware, HTC is planning to reveal yet another consumer-focused virtual reality and augmented reality headset at CES 2023 next month, with features that will potentially rival the recently-announced Meta Quest Pro, including full-color passthrough video.
Although the full announcement and reveal is still a few weeks away, HTC teased some early details about the unannounced hardware to The Verge. Like the Meta Quest Pro and older Quest models, the headset will be a self-contained, all-in-one unit (unlike most of HTC’s other offerings, which requires a permanent connection to a gaming PC) with roughly two hours of battery life and support for controllers with six-degrees of detected motion, plus hand-tracking.
The unnamed headset will also include front-facing and side-facing cameras, allowing the wearer to still see their surroundings in full color, facilitating augmented reality and mixed reality experiences. That was arguably the most compelling reason to splurge on the recently announced, $1,500 Quest Pro, as Meta’s older headsets only provide a grainy, black and white video feed of a user’s surroundings to help ensure they don’t crash into anything (or anyone). However, the new HTC headset will potentially outperform the competition, with HTC promising enough detail to allow users to still read text on computers and smartphones through the passthrough video, while the addition of a depth sensor will also make it much better at accurately mapping a user’s surroundings and inserting virtual content into it.
The render of the new headset doesn’t provide too many additional details, although it doesn’t look substantially different to the recent HTC Vive Flow, which looked like an over-sized pair of safety glasses. That goes with hints HTC posted this October that its next big product will be compact and lightweight.
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HTC will also reveal details about the new headset’s pricing at CES, but Shen Ye, the company’s global head of product, told The Verge that it doesn’t plan to subsidize the hardware by collecting and selling users’ data, and as a result the new hardware will probably be considerably more expensive than the $400 Meta Quest 2. That’s good news for those who value their privacy, but it could make the new headset a tough sell for most consumers, who seem happy to trade privacy for heavily discounted hardware.”
Update 12/16/22 at 2:05 PM:
This article originally stated that the Vive Focus 3 required a PC connection, which is not the case. We regret the error.
I’m not just a clown, I’m the entire circus. A week after I called himGenshin’s most annoying character, Scaramouche’s storyline crushed my heart into itty-bitty pieces and caused me to spend gacha currency on him. Ever since Genshin launched two years ago, players have been grumbling nonstop that the dialogue choices in the story “didn’t mean anything.” Now it finally does, and I agonized over it last night for several hours. This was probably the most difficult choice that I’ve made in any video game this year.
Scaramouche is a recurring villain who’s been a pain in the ass since his debut back in November 2020. He always had a rude personality, but he first earned my ire for helping to create weapons that killed their unknowing wielders. Several months later, I found that he was using a stolen divine object to remake himself as a god. Again, I understand this is all from a textbook villain arc, but what really irritated me was his superior attitude. He’s an artificial puppet who feels abandoned by his creator, but that doesn’t really excuse his terrible personality. Or his desire to become a god-tyrant.
The latest main story quest attempts to redeem him. After we defeated his god form in the last patch, he became an assistant to the God of Wisdom. She showed him a traumatic memory from his past that proved his loved ones hadn’t betrayed him. The revelation was so shocking that Scaramouche tried to erase himself from reality using a fantasy supercomputer. It worked, sort of. The world created another version of him to replace the one that disappeared in this new timeline. That’s the one that you pull in the character gacha. More importantly, you get to give him a new name. This name will appear in all cutscenes and interface text. While this is normal for a game like Pokémon, being able to rename playable characters is a first for any gacha character that I know of.
Here’s the catch, though: The new guy won’t just accept any name. Players report that you can’t give him his old name. You also can’t name him after the mother who “abandoned” him. He rejects any names based on his former coworkers, since they had abused and exploited him. He has a custom response to each rejected name, which some have pointed out is similar to the naming mechanic in Undertale. If you decide to give him your own name, he expresses approval. The game will allow you to rename him in the future, but warns that it can only be done a limited number of times. The developers really want you to be thoughtful about naming the character and treat it as seriously as names deserve.
I was pleasantly surprised by the process, because naming video game characters can often be a way of stripping agency from them. It’s become a meme to give the rival a humiliating name in Pokémon Red and Blue. But by demonstrating clear preferences against specific names, the Scaramouche clone feels more like a “real” person to me. Giving him a name didn’t just feel like a matter of personal aesthetics. It felt like I was fulfilling a specific emotional need that he had been denied for so long. Despite all of this, you can still name him Bootyshaker69 or biggestchungus. Onepopular name that has swept through the fandom is “babygirl.”
Thankfully, a lot of people are more thoughtful about it. Some people are making lists of potential names like they’re a first time parent. One fan even created a whole Google Survey to ask other players about which name they had picked. Others are looking up the meanings of certain Japanese names, since his homeland is based on Japan. Honestly, this is just such an incredible gameplay experience. I can’t think of any other artistic medium that could compel players to put so much effort into simulating the experience of choosing someone’s name. In choice-centric games, I’m used to making decisions about which NPCs live and which ones die. This one took me on an emotional decision making process that felt exclusively personal.
I was met with a conundrum. Names are new beginnings. It’s impossible to use names to describe the past or present. So I gave him a name that represented my hopes for his future. Shohei (soar, even/flat) seemed to fit his new wind-based Anemo element. And just like his mother, I also wanted to give Shohei some freedom and agency—but without the tragedy that Scaramouche experienced. His previous incarnation felt abandoned while he wandered the world. Wherever Shohei goes in his new life, I hope he goes with purpose.
Right, so now that you’ve seen that, here’s a round-up of some of the other reviews doing the rounds online:
The team at Pocket Tactics gave Treasures a 9 out of 10 rating – calling it a “wonderful entry” into the popular series for both new and old players:
“A rambunctious, treasure-filled adventure with that classic DQ charm, Dragon Quest Treasures embraces the world of its predecessors perfectly, while still setting itself apart. Its mechanics are unique and engaging, it’s full of personality and charm, and, above all, it’s just great fun. A wonderful entry into a popular series for returning and new players alike.”
Siliconera enjoyed its time with the game – awarding it 8 out of 10, but found it a little overwhelming at times:
“Dragon Quest Treasures is a lot! It offers tons to do. Players get diverse islands to explore, many quests to complete, and an ample assortment of monsters to collect. It is clearly the sort of game someone is supposed to pick at for weeks. The downside is, it can almost be too overwhelming when it comes to how many tasks fall into your to-do list. As long as you take your time (and regular breaks to rest your thumbs after all the digging), it’s a manageable and sometimes even memorable experience.”
Destructoid said it would be happy to sink hours into a game like this, giving it a rating of 7.5 out of 10:
“A perfect game for those long winter nights, Dragon Quest Treasures will more than tide me over until Square Enix finally gets around to releasing Infinity Strash.”
Digital Trends gave it 3 out of 5, but did feel it had some problems:
“Dragon Quest Treasures fumbles some key details, creating an at times frustratingly tedious RPG, but its heart is always in the right place. It aims to deliver a low-stakes exploration with a childlike imagination, which shines through in a sometimes dirty sifting pan. For younger players or even older ones who fondly remember pretending to be a pirate as a kid and don’t mind the tedium, Erik and Mia’s adventure is a comforting return to the sandbox.”
Twinfinite was another site to give it a higher score – awarding it 4 out of 5 and calling it a “fun and enjoyable” experience overall:
“Dragon Quest Treasures is not a perfect experience, but it is a fun and enjoyable one overall. The new ideas and mechanics it blends with the Dragon Quest series’ trademarks are sound ones, and they could prove to be vital to the series’ direction both in mainline games and what will hopefully be a strong new spinoff series for years to come. So long as one is willing to bear with its rough introduction, there’s little doubt they’ll find a game that’s well worth the patience.”
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IXION (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
The Rumble Fish 2 (PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
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Sky: Children of the Light (PS4) – Launching worldwide.
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16FT Oculus Quest 2 Link Cable (Syntech) | $29.99 $16.98 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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Prime members can enjoy a record low price on this 16ft Oculus Quest 2 link cable by Syntech. At just $16.98 (opens in new tab) you’re balancing excellent customer reviews with price, picking up one of the cheaper options on the shelves without sacrificing quality. This $29.99 cable has generally only been on sale for around $20 for the past few months, so you’re saving an additional few bucks here.
Yoges head strap for Oculus Quest 2 | $45.99 $26.49 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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An even cheaper head strap comes from Yoges, with the $45.99 head strap coming in at just $26.49 (opens in new tab). That’s a full $19.50 off the final price, a solid result considering we’ve only ever seen it a few dollars cheaper in the past.
Meta Quest 2 (256GB) | Resident Evil 4 | Beat Saber | $499.99 $429.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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It’s worth reiterating, you’ll find the same Oculus Quest 2 bundle available on the 256GB model in this year’s Cyber Monday sales. Not only that, but you’re saving a little more on this higher storage model, with that $499.99 MSRP giving way to a $429.99 final cost (opens in new tab). That means a $70 discount on the popular headset, but we don’t know how much longer this offer will hold out.
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Oculus Quest 2 head strap (KIWI Design) | $45.99 $39.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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If you don’t fancy breaking past $40 with your Meta Quest headset (which puts official accessories out of the running), your next best bet this Cyber Monday is this KIWI Design model. With a smaller $6 discount on its shoulders, this third party band is available for just $39.99 right now (opens in new tab). That’s not the most shocking discount in the world, but with excellent user reviews and the fact that it’s not been cheaper than $39.09 ever, this is a solid offer.
Meta Quest 2 Fit Pack | $15 gift card | $49.99 at Newegg (opens in new tab)
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Another official Meta Quest accessory that isn’t seeing discounts elsewhere here. The Meta Quest 2 Fit Pack (two extra facial plates that allow for different fits to make your experience more comfortable) is still at its regular $49.99 MSRP at Newegg right now, but with a $15 gift card (opens in new tab) thrown in for free, this is the best we’ve seen on the web so far.
Trover Saves the Universe | $29.99 $17.99 at Oculus (opens in new tab)
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Trover Saves the Universe is absolutely insane! It’s a mad five to eight-hour experience that will leave you in stitches. Anyone that enjoys the antics of Rick & Morty should get on this VR game right away, with $17.99 (opens in new tab) a more than fair price for what you get in return.
Vader Immortal Pack | $29.97$17.99 at Oculus (opens in new tab)
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One of the best games on sale at Oculus right now is the Vader Immortal Pack for $17.99 (opens in new tab). Made up of three chapters, players control a force-sensitive smuggler captured by Darth Vader who is forced to find an ancient artifact. This 40% discount is too good to pass up if you’re a fan of a galaxy far, far away.
ANKER Charging Dock for Meta Quest 2 | $98.99$67.99 at Newegg (opens in new tab)
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Every Oculus Quest 2 owner needs the convenience of a charging dock, and this one from Anker is more than adequate while also being space-saving. The brand is well known and pretty reputable with this particular model able to charge both headset and controller simultaneously. At $67.99 (opens in new tab) and a saving of more than $30 you can’t go wrong.
Meta Quest 2 Elite Strap | $10 gift card | $59.99 at Newegg (opens in new tab)
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The Meta Quest 2 Elite Strap is still at its standard $59.99 at Newegg (opens in new tab), but you’ll also find a $10 gift card for free in here as well. While no other retailers are offering savings outright, this is the best way to pick up the luxury headstrap and still pack some extra value.
D-Link VR Air Bridge | $99 $90.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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The D-Link VR Air Bridge creates a wireless connection between your VR headset and your gaming PC for a more flexible tether experience. That means no more cables to connect your Meta Quest 2 to your computer, and streaming Steam experiences remains lag-free and smooth as well. That’s excellent if you’re building a cleaner setup, and with $9 off (opens in new tab) the original price there’s a small saving in it for you as well.
Logitech Chorus off-ear audio for Meta Quest 2 | $99.99 $94.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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We’ve been waiting all week for a discount on the Logitech Chorus VR audio system, and while this $5 saving isn’t exactly what we were hoping for, it’s something at least. This is the first time we’ve seen a discount on the new off-ear speakers, launched back in August. Rather than closing you into a headset, this rig offers a more flexible approach, with a lightweight and cool design that keeps everything off your ears entirely. You can pick up the $99.99 device for $94.99 (opens in new tab) in today’s Cyber Monday Oculus Quest 2 deals at Amazon.
Oculus Quest 2 Golf Club attachment grip (Yoges) | $59.99 $44.79 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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Looking to up your VR golf game? The Oculus Quest 2 golf club attachment by Yoges is down to $44.79 (opens in new tab) for Prime members at Amazon right now. The realistic handle and additional weight makes for excellent additional immersion, and with just over $15 off the price you’re getting a solid deal too.
Oculus Quest 2 charging dock (Keenstone) | $74.99 $59.39 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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We were seeing this Keenstone charging dock just a little cheaper over Friday’s offers, but Prime members can still save a solid $15 on the futuristic looking charger. You’re getting the full kit for $59.39 here (was $74.99) (opens in new tab), with the base station for your headset and two rechargeable batteries for your controllers as well.
Soundcore VR P10 wireless earbuds | $99 $69 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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Sure, the Quest 2 has built-in audio. But you can still elevate it with dedicated earbuds like these. A $30 discount is currently available on the Soundcore VR P10, and they’re designed specifically for use with virtual reality headsets. Originally sitting at $99 and now crashing down to $69 (opens in new tab) in this weekend’s Cyber Monday Oculus Quest 2 deals, that’s a lowest-ever price for these buds.
The full-fat Cyber Monday Oculus Quest 2 deals are now upon us, and that means it’s time to start wrapping things up. You see, the offers tend to wind down toward the end of the day, and items go out of stock as people finally close out their baskets. With that in mind, we’d definitely recommend hitting checkout sooner than later to avoid disappointment – you won’t get any further savings, so what’s out there now is as good as it gets!
Meta Quest 2 headset with Resident Evil 4 and Beat Saber | $399.99 $349.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
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The best Cyber Monday Quest 2 deal is still going strong over at Best Buy. Truly, if you’ve been considering getting into VR, this is the most value-packed option on the market. You’re getting the latest Meta Quest 2 and two of its best games for $50 less than the headset alone. Don’t pass this up if you’re on the market.
Oculus Quest 2 NexiGo hard carrying case | $29.99 $20.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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If you aren’t protecting your Quest 2 with a good carrying case, you’re just asking for trouble. Your home is a literal hazard zone for your precious VR headset, and that half-empty glass of water that’s still on your nightstand has had its eyes on your Quest 2 for days. This handsome, utilitarian carrying case from NexiGo is your headset’s knight in shining armor, and it’s even more attractive at 30% off for Cyber Monday.
Why am I attracted to a Quest 2 carrying case?
Oculus Quest 2 NexiGo controller charger | $39.99 $29.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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If you’ve used your Quest 2 a lot you’re probably well familiar with how easy it is for your controllers to lose their charge in the middle of a game. And since they use batteries, there’s a good chance you won’t have a way to recharge them, which would leave you high and dry. However, if you snag this handy charger for 25% off its normal price, you’ll never run into that problem. Thanks Cyber Monday Quest 2 deals!
Oculus Quest 2 Official Carry Case | $10 gift card | $59.99 at Newegg (opens in new tab)
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There’s no discount on this Oculus Quest 2 carrying case, but you are grabbing a free $10 gift card (opens in new tab) at Newegg this weekend. We don’t see straight discounts on this case all that often, so any additional value is always welcome, but considering we aren’t even seeing this case included in bundle offers (as we did last year), this is a particularly competitive offer right now.
Oculus Quest 2 charging dock (NexiGo) | $79.99 $63.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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Looking to keep everything juiced up and ready to go? The NexiGo Enhanced Oculus Quest 2 charging down is now $63.99 at Amazon – $16 off the $79.99 MSRP. We’ve only ever seen this cradle a few dollars cheaper, and it’s scoring some excellent user reviews as well. If you’re after an all-in-one charging solution, this is well worth a look.
Hoping to pick it up in the UK? No problem, it’s also on offer there. You can get the same charging station for £63.99 at Amazon instead of nearly £80.
Soundcore VR P10 wireless earbuds | $99 $69 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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If you’d prefer a tether-free virtual existence, check out the Soundcore VR P10 true wireless earbuds at Amazon. There’s a $30 discount up for grabs here, dropping the $99 buds down to $69 (opens in new tab) in this weekend’s Cyber Monday Oculus Quest 2 deals. That’s the cheapest we’ve ever seen the made-for-Meta buds, and an excellent rate for a set of low-latency buds.
Battery head strap (Yoges) | $59.99 $44.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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While we were seeing this 5,000mAh battery headstrap by Yoges available for $34 in earlier sales, you’re still getting excellent value at $44.99 (opens in new tab). Yes, you’ve missed out on an additional $10 in savings, but if you’re after a comfortable strap that can also provide some juice to your headset this is still a far better rate than the official $119.99.
Logitech G333 VR wired earphones | $49.99$29.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
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After a cheap set of earbuds to keep your VR sessions nimble? The Logitech G333 earphones have been designed specifically for use with Meta Quest 2 and they’re super cheap right now. You’re saving $20 on these $49.99 headphones, dropping that final price all the way down to $29.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab). Simply hook up through the Quest 2’s 3.5mm audio connection and you’re good to go.
Oculus Quest 2 Elite Strap with battery + $30 Fanatics gift card | $119.99 at Newegg (opens in new tab)
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We aren’t seeing too many official accessory discounts in this year’s Cyber Monday Meta Quest deals, but the Elite Strap that also packs an extra battery is seeing a nice bundle option at Newegg. You’ll find the $119.99 headband at its full MSRP, but you can also claim a free $30 Fanatics gift card (opens in new tab) right now. That’s perfect if you’re looking for some sports merch to go with your virtual reality.
Meta Quest 2 | Beat Saber | Resident Evil 4 | $349.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
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Of course, we’re kicking off with the main event first. The Meta Quest 2 is down to $349 at Amazon (opens in new tab) right now, with Beat Saber and Resident Evil 4 packed in for free. You’ll usually spend $399.99 on the headset by itself, so there’s bags of value packed in here. This offer first landed just before Friday’s event, but it’s holding its position on the shelves this weekend.
We don’t know just how long this one will last, but if that price looks right this might be your last chance at a bundle for the year. We certainly haven’t seen discounts like this on the Quest 2 headset before this week – this is a particularly rare off. If you’re after more storage, you’ll find the 256GB model available with the same free titles for $429.99 (opens in new tab) – $70 off the $499 MSRP.
UK: £399 £349 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Cyber Monday Oculus Quest 2 deals are taking over now, and with the season’s biggest bundle still live on the shelves there are plenty of discounts to take advantage of this week. We’ll be taking you through all of this year’s sales with the lowest prices still up for grabs and all the brightest savings on accessories to boot. Stick with us, then – we’ll be here throughout tomorrow’s main event rounding up all our favorite deals as soon as they hit.
