Black Friday VR headset deals will help you get your hands on some of the coolest gaming technology out there. VR feels like it's experiencing a resurgence into the mainstream at the moment since it frequently falls out of favor as a viable form of computing. With PSVR 2, Meta Quest 3, and Apple Vision Pro all garnering attention this year though, it's so nice to see more excitement about this incredible tech.
Black Friday deals present an excellent chance to get your first headset without usual costs since they can be quite high normally. Alternatively, they can mean a much cheaper upgrade if you're wanting to graduate to a flashier device. As for which headset to go for, or what's actually a good deal, that's what we're here to help you with. Down below, we've rounded up some expectations for the Black Friday sales this year. We've also included a list of last year's top offers on the best VR headsets, so you can have some idea of what you might need to spend.
When it gets to the big day, we'll be listing all the deals as and when we see them. If you're sure you want to buy into the Oculus/Meta ecosystem, we don't blame you, but we do have a dedicated page for Black Friday Meta Quest deals as well, which might be a bit more specific for what you're looking for. Either way, the costs are coming down, making it more accessible than ever to get into the VR space and experience some truly next-gen experiences.
Black Friday VR headset deals - FAQ
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. In other words, we're anticipating Black Friday VR headset deals to take place on November 24th, 2023.
Not that you'll have just 24 hours to take advantage of these sales. Black Friday begins earlier and finishes later every year, and we typically see savings get going as of mid-November. Cyber Monday will also provide another great opportunity for major discounts on November 27th, 2023.
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: Get in early for any 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 early discounts
- Very: Regular Meta stock and often price-matches
Black Friday VR headset deals - what to expect
It's been a pretty exciting year for VR in 2023. PSVR 2 kicked off the year in Feb, launching to great acclaim critically and from early adopters. Sony has shown since then that it's set to support its second foray into virtual reality, as games are lining up left and right to be added to the platform.
In the summer months, we had the announcement of the Apple Vision Pro, and the reveal that yes, the Meta Quest 3 is in development, and will launch in the coming months. Apple Vision Pro, however, was the true standout and generated mainstream buzz about mixed reality that no device thus far from Meta or HTC has managed to.
We also have outlying contenders like PICO, Pimax, and Varjo all competing too. Of course, the Meta Quest 2 and HTC Vive Pro 2 keep on keeping on, and the Valve Index still caters to that luxury PCVR fan.
In short, there's no shortage of excellent VR headsets to choose from these days. With the launch of the Meta Quest 3 happening shortly before Black Friday (supposedly), Black Friday VR headset deals will be very interesting to watch indeed.
Personally, I hope we see PSVR 2 get its first serious discount this November, or at least the emergence of some new bundles since we still only have the Horizon bundle available. Depending on how Meta chooses to play things, we could see the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro come down to new lows, and maybe if we're lucky we'll see some bundle options for the new Quest 3.
HTC Vive Pro 2 has always typically seen some decent Black Friday discounts, so we're hoping this year follows suit in that regard.
Last year's best Black Friday VR headset deals - US
Last year's best Black Friday VR headset deals - UK
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