The Meta Quest 2 is on sale at Woot! for an all-time low price
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Virtual reality has been riding high for the last few years as the technology needed to make it an enjoyable experience finally hit the mainstream. The Meta Quest 2 was the best VR headset to pull that off, as it had the power and capabilities to deliver a quality VR experience while coming in at a lower price than many gaming consoles.
While Meta has introduced the newer Quest 3 at $500, the Meta Quest 2 remains a viable alternative that’s seen its price reduced to a lower retail level. And this offer from Woot! has cut another $61 off the price, bringing the 128GB Quest 2 down to just $189 for an unopened model — the lowest price we’ve seen.
Meta Quest 2
25% off
The Meta Quest 2 is the most popular and accessible VR headset on the market today. A minimalistic and comfortable design, respectable battery life, great software and approachable price make this the best VR headset for most people.
What makes the Meta Quest 2 stand out is how simple it is to use. Unlike the prior Oculus Rift and many other headsets, the Quest 2 doesn’t rely on external base station cameras to track your movement, nor does it rely on an expensive PC to handle all the processing. Instead, it has a processor and cameras to track your movement and render games all within the headset. Since it runs on a battery, it even lets you play without any cables.
The display inside the headset is a key part of the experience. It’s an especially sharp display, helping make what you see in VR clearer. It can also run at a fast refresh rate that smooths out movement to make games more responsive and hopefully avoid motion sickness. And to help keep you safe, the headset will let you set up virtual boundaries wherever you’re playing so you don’t accidentally wander outside a safe area for use.
At $189 for a 128GB model that can store more extra games and applications than the original 64GB base model, the Meta Quest 2 makes a great gift for the tech lover in your life. Be sure to snag this deal before it’s gone.
Note: The prices above reflect the retailers' listed price at the time of publication.
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