October Prime Day Meta Quest deals 2024 — should you wait for Big Deal Days or buy now?

Between the upcoming release of the Meta Quest 3S and that recent price drop on the Quest 3, many folks are wondering if they should buy a VR headset now or wait for the Prime Day deals to go live on October 8th. The choice is yours, but I created this guide so you know what to expect when Big Deal Days kicks off next week.

At this time, you can preorder the Meta Quest 3S ahead of its October 15th release date and get a free copy of Batman Arkham Shadow plus three months of Meta Quest Plus for free. The 512GB version of the Meta Quest 3 has also received a massive price reduction to $499, making it cheaper than ever before. Will these prices drop further once the October Prime Day deals officially go live? Only time will tell, but keep an eye on this page for updates. 

Quick links

• Amazon Prime 30-day FREE trial: Most deals are Prime-exclusive
• More early Prime Day deals: Google Pixel | Samsung | Motorola
• Meta Quest 3 512GB: $649 now $499 at Amazon
• Meta Quest 3 128GB: $499.99 now $429.99 at Best Buy
• Meta Quest 3S 128GB: $299.99, free Batman Arkham Shadow at Amazon
• ZyberVR Meta Quest 3 Head Strap: $45.99 now $24.99 at Amazon
• AMVR Controller Grips for Meta Quest 3: $25.99 now $19.99 at Amazon

Meta Quest deals

FAQ

When is the next Prime Day?

The next Prime Day sale event — officially known as Big Deal Days — is set to kick off on October 8th and run through October 9th. Just like the July sale, you can expect hundreds of great deals on everything from tech to furniture and appliances, with the majority of discounts being exclusive to Prime members. 

The Meta Quest 3S is still in its preorder period, and there was recently a significant price drop on the Quest 3, so it’s hard to know if Amazon will discount the devices further once the sale goes live. Meta tends to do its own thing during Prime Day, but at the very least, you can expect many of the best Meta Quest accessories to receive major discounts during the sale. 

Do I need to be a Prime member to shop during Big Deal Days?

Yes, the majority of discounts featured during Big Deal Days will be exclusive to Prime members. If you haven’t joined yet, the good news is that Amazon offers a 30-day free trial so you can explore all of the benefits of a Prime membership for a month without paying a dime. After the trial period, you’ll be billed $14.99 per month, so be sure to cancel before the trial is over if you don’t want to pay. 

After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC’s eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he’s not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you’ll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.