Go Virtual With the Meta Quest 2 and Nab a $50 Credit, Too
Enter the world of VR with our favorite affordable headset and get an extra 50 bucks to spend in the Meta Quest store for free.
Ready to jump into virtual reality? This deal is for you. The Meta Quest 2 won an Editors' Choice Award last year and remains our pick for the best affordable VR headset, especially as prices dropped to just $199 in March. Right now you can score the headset at Walmart, and while you'll pay $250, the $50 credit for the Meta Quest Store means that you're essentially getting the same value. We're seeing this deal already sold out in some regions, so you might want to make your purchase sooner rather than later.
This device has the Qualcomm XR2 chip, comes with 128GB of storage for games and apps, and is equipped with a nice high-resolution display. It also has built-in audio. And if you have a compatible PC, you can connect the headset. It's worth noting that AR passthrough is all in black and white on this model, so keep that in mind as your shop. One charge will last you about 2 to 3 hours, but for avid gamers looking to extend that time, you can grab the Elite Strap with an extra battery pack, though it is sold separately.
It's possible that a lower-cost version of the newer Meta Quest 3, which is the latest iteration, may be released, but we're not sure when that would happen and likely wouldn't match this price, which is why we recommend this option to anyone just getting into VR who isn't necessarily looking for the latest model.
If this isn't the right option for you, check out other console options. We've rounded up Meta Quest 3 deals as well as the versatile Nintendo Switch that may be more to your liking.
CNET is always covering a wide array of deals on tech products and much more. Start with the hottest sales and discounts on the CNET Deals page, and check out our CNET Coupons page for current Walmart discount codes, eBay coupons, Samsung promo codes and more from hundreds of other online stores. Sign up for the CNET Deals Text to get daily deals sent straight to your phone. Add the free CNET Shopping extension to your browser for real-time price comparisons and cash-back offers. Peruse our gift guide, which includes a full range of ideas for birthdays, anniversaries and more.