Black Friday 2025: The Best VR Headset and Accessory Deals

Black Friday is here, and if you've been waiting to jump into VR or upgrade your current setup, this is the weekend to pull the trigger. The Quest 3S is hitting record lows, PlayStation VR2 is finally priced like it should have been at launch, and accessories from KIWI to Protube are actually discounted enough to matter.

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Headset Deals: Where the Real Value Is

The Quest 3S has become the budget VR king, and retailers are competing hard for your money. Best Buy has the 128GB model at $250 with a killer bundle: a $50 Best Buy gift card, 1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners VR game. That's $110 worth of perks on top of the $50 discount from the regular $299 price. You could use that gift card to grab the Elite Strap for just $20 out of pocket, making the headset way more comfortable.

The 256GB model sits at $330 ($70 off) with the same $110 in perks. Amazon has similar pricing, often bundled with Gorilla Tag and its exclusive in-game items plus 1,000 shiny rocks.

But here's where it gets interesting: Costco members can grab the Quest 3S 128GB for $200 (or $215 for non-members), and it includes a full year of Meta Horizon+ subscription. That's the lowest cash price anywhere right now, with a subscription that normally costs $60/year included. The catch? Stock is moving fast, and some people are already seeing backorders. If you want this deal, order now.

While Quest 3S runs all the same content as Quest 3 with the same XR2 Gen 2 chipset and 8GB RAM, Quest 3 has better pancake lenses that are clearer and sharper across a wider field of view, plus fully adjustable IPD. Quest 3 is also thinner, making it feel less front-heavy. Still, at $250 with $110 in perks, Quest 3S is hard to say no to.

PlayStation VR2 is $300 through December 18th, its lowest price ever. This includes the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, which was originally priced at $550 and officially cut to $400 earlier this year. With 2K OLED displays, PSVR2 offers more vibrant image quality with far greater contrast than any other affordable PC VR headset, though with the tradeoff of a softer image and some fixed-pattern noise (mura).

If you're a PC gamer, you can grab the headset, Sony's PC adapter, and any required DisplayPort cable and Bluetooth adapter for less than $400 all-in. With tools like PSVR2Toolkit and PimaxMagic4All, if you have a GTX 16 series or RTX graphics card, you can leverage eye-tracked foveated rendering in a wide range of SteamVR titles.

The PS5 digital edition is also on sale for $400 (normally $500), while the PS5 Pro drops to $650 (normally $750). That means you can grab a PS5 and PlayStation VR2 together for $700, or a PS5 Pro and the headset for $950, delivering a full consolized high-end VR experience for less than $1000.

Smart Glasses: Ray-Ban Meta Gets Its Best Discount Yet

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 smart glasses are 20% off across all retailers and the Meta site, dropping to $239 (normally $299) for classic models like Wayfarer and Skyler. Premium styles with transitions lenses are around $303, still at 20% off and the lowest price yet. This discount is available through Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Ray-Ban stores, and Meta direct, valid through December 1st.

Oakley Meta-branded smart glasses (like the HSTN) are also covered by the 20% off Black Friday sale direct from Meta, with the Oakley site running up to 40% off on sitewide eyewear. Prescription lens bundles with Ray-Ban Meta or Oakley Meta frames are also 20% off if ordered through the Meta official store, which is a rare promotion for prescriptions.

Gen 2 Ray-Ban Meta glasses (released earlier this year at $380) offer better battery life (~8 hours vs ~4 hours), higher-quality video capture (up to 3K vs 1440p), and improved audio. But at $240, Gen 1 is the cheapest it's ever been, making it a solid entry point if you're curious about smart glasses without the full commitment.

Neither generation captures video better than your smartphone, and they don't play music better than even mediocre wireless ear buds. Meta AI is... okay, making these more of a fun toy or Christmas gift than a must-have addition to your smartphone. But at 20% off, the barrier to entry is lower than ever.

Accessories That Fix What Meta Didn't

Meta ships headsets with mediocre straps and basic audio, which is where third-party accessories come in. KIWI Design is running up to 50% off on their official site, covering straps, face gaskets, controller grips, and other Quest-compatible gear. Their products aren't flashy, but they work—and right now they're priced low enough to justify buying extras.

BOBOVR has a dedicated Black Friday page with discounts on Quest 3 and Quest 2 headstraps and battery combos. The BOBOVR S3 Pro battery strap for Quest 3 is discounted on Amazon, knocking a noticeable chunk off one of the most recommended comfort and battery upgrades. If you're planning long sessions, this strap extends playtime while balancing weight better than the stock setup.

APEXINNO is running their biggest sale of the year with prices as low as $9.99 on select VR accessories. Huge discounts on fan-favorites like the Haptic Gun Stock, Comfort Head Strap, and APEXINNO Hard Carrying Case, plus gifts for qualifying purchases and exclusive giveaways throughout the holiday. Check both their Amazon store and official website for deals.

VR WAVE prescription lenses are running a Black Friday/Cyber Monday promotion from November 26th through December 3rd with a tiered discount structure: 10% off one pair, 15% off two pairs, and 20% off three or more pairs in the same order. If you wear glasses in VR, prescription lenses aren't optional—they're game-changing. This is the time to grab them.

Protube is offering some of the deepest discounts I've seen from them: 30% off Swingit Golf Club, ProTas Joystick, MagTube Gunstocks, and Starter Gunstocks, plus 20% off Provolver Elite pre-orders and ForceTube Haptic Gunstocks. Use code PTVR5_ATOM for an additional discount on top of the current Black Friday sales. If you play shooters or golf games in VR, gunstocks and controllers make a real difference—not just in immersion, but in accuracy and comfort during extended play.

The Woojer Vest 4 haptic vest is about $50 off its launch price in an early Black Friday promo, bringing it to roughly $299 instead of $349. This vest integrates with the Meta ecosystem and adds physical feedback that bass shakers and controllers can't match. If you're into horror games, racing sims, or anything cinematic, this is one of the highest-impact upgrades you can add to VR immersion.

bHaptics is running Black Friday deals on their haptic suit bundles. The FPS Bundle (TactSuit Pro + TactSleeve) is $678 (down from $728) and includes 32 ERM motors on the vest plus 3 motors per arm sleeve. This gives you 13.5 hours of playtime on the vest and 10 hours on the sleeves, with real-time stereo haptic feedback that aligns with in-game sounds. It works with Quest 3/3S/Pro/2, PC VR (SteamVR), and PSVR2, connecting via Bluetooth or 3.5mm audio jack. The bundle includes a limited edition "Metro Awakening" shoulder badge.

The Starter Bundle (TactSuit Air + TactSleeve) is $418 (down from $468) and delivers 16 ERM motors on a lighter 2.5 lb vest plus the same arm sleeves. Battery life hits 12 hours on the vest, and it comes in two colors with unrestricted movement. This bundle includes a limited edition "Arizona Sunshine Remake" badge and supports over 300 games across FPS, rhythm, horror, and sports genres. Both bundles come with a 45-day money-back guarantee, charging cables, Bluetooth dongles, and all necessary accessories.

RotoVR is running their biggest sale of the year on their motorized VR gaming chairs. The Roto VR Explorer is 25% off at $599 (normally $799), with head tracking that automatically rotates to match your view in Quest, Pico, and PCVR games. It includes a free copy of DIGVR game software. For people serious about seated VR, they're also offering bundles: the Black Friday VR Explorer + Essentials Bundle at $799 (normally $1,348, saving 41%) includes Pro Seat Upgrade, Pro Floor Mat, Controller Holders, and Spare Head Tracker. The Pro VR Explorer for PCVR and Quest is $999 (normally $1,249, saving 20%) and adds PCVR compatibility plus the same DIGVR software. If you play racing sims, flight sims, or anything seated, this is worth considering—though at these prices it's still a committed upgrade.

DeadEyeVR is running their biggest Black Friday sale with discounts up to 70% off on specialized VR accessories. Their best-sellers are heavily discounted: DriVR Elite Adjustable Golf Club Handle at $69.96 (30% off from $99.95), Shadow Shot VR Bow Accessory at $44.98 (70% off from $149.95), Enforcer Revolt Haptic Rifle Stock at $157.46 (30% off from $224.95), and DriVR Elite Mini Golf Club at $62.96 (30% off from $89.95).

For people serious about VR sports and shooters, these are some of the deepest accessory discounts available this Black Friday. Stock on specialty items like the haptic rifle stock and bow accessory typically moves fast.

Games and Content: Building Your Library

Meta is running their biggest holiday commission boost of the year from November 18 to December 1, offering an exclusive 18% commission on ALL Quest hardware and Horizon Apps & Games sales. Use code BFCM25 at checkout (live on 11/18). Big titles on sale include Resident Evil 4, Boxing Underdogs, and Arizona Sunshine. Hardware deals include $50 off Quest 3S 128GB and $70 off Quest 3S 256GB, plus 20% off accessories like Link Cable, Elite Strap, Elite Strap with Battery, Carry Case, and Quest 3s Facial Interface.

Between November 18 and January 1, you can get 20% off apps and games using my personal code, ATOM. Exclusions apply, but this is one of the best ways to build your VR library during the holiday period without spending full price on individual titles.

The Meta Quest store is also running temporary discounts on first-party and top-selling VR titles, plus rotating bundles—check the "Deals" tab in the Quest store during the weekend for limited-time offers that change daily.

Humble Bundle just dropped the Beyond Virtual Realities Bundle, offering over $150 worth of VR games for $15. It expires December 6th and includes 10 titles ranging from co-op games like The Break-In to physics-based combat in Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu. Here's what's included:

• The Break-In – Four-player co-op burglary game with VR and standard modes
• Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu – Physics-based first-person fighting with a 95% positive rating
• Drunkn Bar Fight – Four-player co-op mayhem simulator
• Plastic Battlegrounds – Early access battlefield game as a plastic soldier
• Sail – Early access pirate VR adventure
• Frenzy VR – Destruction sandbox playground
• Pixel Ripped 1978: An Atari Adventure – Time-traveling love letter to Atari
• Venture's Gauntlet – The most challenging VR fitness obstacle course
• Arcaxer – Turn-based RPG with first-person action
• Elements Divided – High-skill, physics-based magic combat

How to Actually Maximize Value

Compare Quest 3S bundles across Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, and Meta's direct store before checking out. The base discount is similar, but extras like free games, store credit, or subscription trials change the real value. Costco's $200 deal with a year of Horizon+ is objectively the best if you're a member, but Best Buy's bundle with the $50 gift card and Saints & Sinners might be better depending on what you value.

For accessories, shop KIWI, BOBOVR, and APEXINNO direct pages plus Amazon listings. Some discounts are exclusive to the brand's site, while others are Amazon-only Black Friday prices. Don't assume one is always cheaper—check both.

If you already own a Quest headset and mainly care about immersive sims and cinematic experiences, pairing it with a discounted Woojer Vest 4 this weekend is one of the highest-impact upgrades available. It's not cheap at $299, but the difference it makes in horror, racing, and action games is more noticeable than upgrading from Quest 2 to Quest 3 for most people.

What to Skip

Not every Black Friday deal is worth your money. If you're comparing the Quest 3S at $250 to the Quest 3 at full price, the 3S is the smarter buy for most people. The Quest 3 has better lenses and slightly sharper visuals, but the 3S has the same processor and delivers 90% of the experience at a fraction of the cost.

Skip the overpriced "VR starter kits" that bundle cheap no-name accessories with headsets at inflated prices. You're better off buying the headset on sale and adding quality accessories separately from brands like KIWI, BOBOVR, APEXINNO, or Protube.

The Bottom Line

Most Black Friday offers last through Cyber Monday, but popular models and signature bundles sell out early. PlayStation VR2's $300 pricing ends December 18th, Quest deals typically run through the weekend, and Ray-Ban Meta's 20% off ends December 1st. If you see a deal you want—especially the Costco Quest 3S at $200, Best Buy's Quest 3S bundle, PSVR2 at $300, or the Humble Bundle at $15—grab it now. Stock is already running low in some places, and waiting until Monday could mean paying full price or settling for whatever's left.

Whether you're jumping into VR for the first time or upgrading your setup, this is the weekend to do it.