If you’ve always thought virtual reality headsets are too niche of a product category, and that you won’t use one on a regular basis, then allow me to draw your attention to the Meta Quest 3S. This affordable, comfortable and capable VR headset represents one of the easiest routes to virtual reality – and it’s now discounted by up to 33% thanks to Amazon’s October Prime Day sale.

What’s more, the biggest discount also happens to apply to the higher-spec 256GB model, giving you more storage to download games. While our tester did say that 128GB is fine for most users in our Meta Quest 3S review, I’d argue that double the storage for just AU$31 more at the time of writing is the more economical purchase.

If you’ve never used a VR headset before and are intimidated about setting it up, fear not. In reality, all you actually need is a decent amount of space (ideally a 1m x 1m box around you) to move around while you play games. And I do mean “box” because your arms will need overhead space to flail around in some cases. You don’t need to put out any base stations or other gear, just get yourself a good area and you’ll be fine.

Want some game suggestions to get you started? No problem. Because the Quest 3S runs on Horizon OS, which gives you access to Meta’s library of exclusive titles, among many others, you have access to Walkabout Mini Golf, Beat Saber, Batman: Arkham Shadow, and Vendetta Forever. Any of these are great places to start.

You’ll also benefit from adding Netflix and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, if you’re subscribed to either service (despite the latter’s recent price hike), and you could even dip your toes into VR fitness to help keep you active and healthy.

There’s a lot more the Meta Quest 3S has to offer, and thanks to this deal, it’s offering it at a truly accessible price point for VR.

• Not keen on a VR headset just yet? Make sure you check out our live coverage of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale for more fantastic discounts and savings.

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Max is a senior staff writer for TechRadar who covers home entertainment and audio first, NBN second and virtually anything else that falls under the consumer electronics umbrella third. He’s also a bit of an ecommerce fiend, particularly when it comes to finding the latest coupon codes for a variety of publications. He has written for TechRadar’s sister publication What Hi-Fi? as well as Pocket-lint, and he’s also the editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. Max also dabbled in the men’s lifestyle publication space, but is now firmly rooted in his first passion of technology.