Black Friday VR headset deals are finally here, and PSVR 2 and HTC's discounts are making that very clear. We're yet to see price cuts for the Quest 3, but there are offers on HTC Vive's devices, meaning there are plenty of gaming visors to shop around for as Black Friday continues over the next few hours.
2024 has been such a great year for the best VR headsets. PSVR 2 and Meta Quest 3 have been leading the charge since last year, and although Apple Vision Pro hasn't turned out to be a great device to play all the best VR games on, it's reignited interest in the technology. Now, with Black Friday here, we've got new contenders from Pico and HTC and rumors swirling that more Black Friday Meta Quest deals may still hit us as well.
We've listed the best offers available right now below. Some of them aren't discounts, but you need to know which headsets cost what so you know what value you're getting. Just think about what you'll use a headset for before you buy. Do you plan on playing on PC, or would a standalone device do you fine? The best options are down below, so take a look.
Today's best VR headset deals for Black Friday
- Meta Quest 3S: $299 at Amazon
- PSVR 2: $349 at Walmart
- VIVE XR Elite: $799 at Amazon
- Meta Quest Charging docks: from $28 at Amazon
- Head straps: from $20 at Amazon
- Battery head straps: from $37 at Amazon
- Link cables: from $15 at Amazon
- Tracker packs: from $499.99 at Amazon
(UK only)
Black Friday VR headset deals - FAQ
Black Friday VR headset deals - what to expect
With a few new players in the VR arena this year, you'd have to hope that we'll see some more competitive deals appearing when it gets to the end of Black Friday time. PSVR 2 could potentially lead the charge. Sony's visor got its first significant discount during the Days of Play this year, which took off $100 from its price only a month or so before the launch of its PC adapter. To stay competitive and entice those enthusiasts who want to squeeze every drop of performance out of a PS5 Pro, I'd love to see a discount that deep during Black Friday. Then again, we'd be lucky to see a whole $100 drop. Maybe even $50 would suffice, I just want more people to experience its incredible OLED visuals.
Of course, there's Meta Quest 3 to think about, which will surely be the headset the majority of shoppers are looking to buy. Interestingly, the 128GB version has been discontinues thanks to the new Quest 3S arriving on the scene. That's caused some adjustments in the MSRP landscape, but it could also leave the 512GB option open for more deals in December.
The old guard of PCVR headsets, however, are always ripe for deals come Black Friday. The HTC Vive Pro 2 is on sale frequently, bringing its full kit down to the $1,000 point. This is still a viable option for playing Steam VR games if you can be bothered by the faff of the tracking modules dominating whatever room you set it up in.
There have also been plenty of rumors this year that new standalone headsets will be entering the scene. Besides Apple Vision Pro, which isn't really a gaming device, there's talk of Samsung and Google joining forces to create a standalone device. There are also other brands in the PCVR space who could cough up a new headset before Black Friday - let's all cross our fingers and pray to our lord and savior Gabe Newell that a new Valve Index is coming.
The Pico 4 Ultra has only just launched in the UK, so it's unlikely we'll get a discount on it. However, the pre-order bonus gets you quite the starter set of games to play, so we might see this extend into December if we're lucky. Annoyingly, this will only be a UK option since Pico hasn't entered the US market with its latest device.
If you want an idea of what went on offer for Black Friday last year, take a look at the list of deals we saved from last year down below.
When will the Black Friday VR headset deals start?
Wondering when the offers will start rolling in? Well, Black Friday traditionally occurs after Thanksgiving and on the very last Friday of November - and the same is true this year. That means that this year, Black Friday VR headset deals will take place on November 29.
That said, you won't just have one day to make use of all the sales. Black Friday begins earlier and finishes later every year, and we typically see savings get going as early as mid-November. Cyber Monday will also provide another great opportunity for major discounts on December 2, 2024.
Where will the best Black Friday VR headset deals be?
While we'll be listing all the best offers here during Black Friday itself, we'd recommend checking out the following retailers if you'd prefer to make your own way in the meantime. These are all typically reliable sources for Black Friday VR headset deals.
US
- Amazon: Best for variety and official bundles
- Best Buy: Good for accessories and can include free gifts
- B&H Photo: Known for offering rare price drops
- Newegg: Make savings on renewed models and accessories
- Oculus: Here's where you'll find official price drops
- Target: Grab your headset up that day with in-store pickup
- Walmart: Usually stocks bundles on accessories
UK
- Amazon: Typically best for variety
- Argos: Previously offered Oculus Go discounts
- Currys: Great for accessory bundles with regular discounts
- John Lewis: Two-year guarantee included
- Oculus: Go straight to the source for the best discounts
- Very: Regular Meta stock and often price-matches
Looking to upgrade your setup with other tech? Don't miss the latest offers with our guide to Black Friday gaming PC deals, Black Friday gaming laptop deals, and Black Friday PS5 deals.
