The Meta Quest 3S unexpectedly outperformed established gaming giants like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, securing the top spot as Amazon's best-selling console of 2024. This remarkable achievement is particularly impressive considering its October launch.
This budget-friendly VR headset, a lower-specced variant of the Meta Quest 3, offers a compelling entry point into the virtual reality world. Its untethered design and independence from powerful PCs or consoles contribute significantly to its appeal. While VR remains niche, the Quest 3S's price point and game library clearly resonated with consumers.
Amazon's 2024 best-seller list places the Meta Quest 3S at #11 overall in the video game category, a strong showing amidst a market dominated by gift cards and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. The PlayStation 5 Slim (#17) and Nintendo Switch (#53) trailed considerably. Notably absent from the top 80 were Xbox consoles (though peripherals appeared), and the PlayStation 5 Pro. Only a Nintendo microSDXC card (#8) and the PlayStation DualSense controller (#9) outsold the Quest 3S.
VR Accessibility Takes Center Stage
Sony's PlayStation VR2 notably failed to make the list. The Quest 3S's untethered functionality and lack of external device requirements likely contributed to its advantage. This freedom of movement and the elimination of the need for a high-end console or PC significantly lowered the barrier to entry.
Interestingly, the discontinued Meta Quest 2 ranked #27, while the original Meta Quest 3 didn't feature in the top 80. This suggests a strong preference for lower-priced VR options.
With the discontinuation of the Meta Quest 2 and the anticipated 2025 release of the Nintendo Switch 2, the 2025 rankings will be fascinating. Nintendo's potential success with the Switch 2 could significantly shift the landscape. However, the 2024 results strongly suggest a growing, albeit gradual, interest in virtual reality.
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