Meta introduced at present that it’s making a restricted version of its Quest 3S headset in collaboration with Xbox. The Xbox Version is a bundle that comes with a Quest 3S headset, an Elite Strap, Contact Plus controllers and an Xbox Wi-fi Controller, all within the distinctive Xbox colours of Carbon Black and Velocity Inexperienced. The collaboration highlights the catalog of Xbox Sport Cross Final and Cloud Gaming, the latter of which is obtainable on the platform. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Version launches at present for $399.99, and will probably be accessible for a restricted time.
In line with Meta, that is the primary restricted version of a Quest headset, although it has collaborated with Xbox for years. The Xbox app launched on Quest in 2023, providing customers entry to the Cloud Gaming beta accessible by way of Sport Cross Final. The present library of cloud-supported titles at present numbers over 100, and this Quest 3S comes with 3 months of Sport Cross Final included (in addition to 3 months of Meta Horizon+).
The titles accessible through cloud streaming embrace South of Midnight, Avowed and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Gamers can use each the Contact Plus controllers and any Xbox controllers, although the Xbox controller that comes with the bundle is pre-paired with the headset.
Lori Wright, Xbox’s company VP of gaming partnerships and enterprise growth, stated within the announcement submit: “We’re happy with what we’ve constructed along with Meta, and we will’t wait so that you can dive into the whole lot the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Version has to supply. Whether or not you’re streaming the newest Xbox Sport Cross Final titles, exploring the ever-expanding world of VR, or kicking again with immersive leisure, that is only the start of what’s attainable when nice groups and nice know-how come collectively.”
