The Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live last night. If you weren’t one of the lucky few to score yours from Target, Best Buy, or Walmart, you’ll have another shot at redemption by waiting up for the midnight release at your local store going into June 5.
However, if you respect your sleep schedule enough to not do that, you can still secure yourself a sick new gaming console. It’s not a Switch 2, but it has it’s own sense of awe surrounding it. The MetaQuest 3S is the best entry point for VR gaming. It’s at an affordable price point and has a wide catalogue of games just waiting to be played. Right now, you can even get it on sale. It’s marked down between 12% and 16% for a limited time, and it’s even bundled with a carrying case. You can get the 128GB model for just $312 (down from $370) or the 256GB model for $415 (down from $470).
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Great Games Included
In addition to the carrying case, you’ll also get the game Batman: Arkham Shadow. Take on the cape and cowl to track down the mysterious villain called the Rat King and save Gotham on the Fourth of July. It’s a narrative sequel to Batman: Arkham Origins but puts you even more in control of the Dark Knight with the Meta Quest 3S’ headset and wireless motion controllers.
You’ll also gain access to three months of Meta Quest+ which will allow you to play over 25 more games for no additional charge. Best of the bunch in my opinion honestly is Walkabout Minigolf. It’s pretty straight forward. It’s VR minigolf but it feels great to play, the course designs are super fun, and there’s hidden golf balls on every course for you to find like a virtual Easter egg hunt. The multiplayer is phenomenal. Just hanging out on the putting greens with you pals across multiple states. It’s a blast all the way through.
The Meta Quest 3S is a solid upgrade from the Meta Quest 2. The Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset makes the whole thing run faster. The new outside sensors allow for full-color passthrough, and a new action button allows you to switch quickly between virtual and mixed reality.
Right now, you can get yourself the Meta Quest 3s bundled with a carrying case and Batman: Arkham Shadow for a good $58 off. The 128GB model has been discounted down to just $312 while the 256GB model is now down to just $415. It should hold you over hopefully until the Switch 2 is stocked on every shelf across America.
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