The best VR gaming headset has a bit of a discount today. Amazon is throwing in $50 in bonus Amazon credit when you purchase the Meta Quest 3 512GB VR headset for $499.99. It should be automatically applied in cart and reflected during the last step of checkout. You also get a free copy of Batman: Akrkham Shadow and a three-month trial to Meta Quest+.Meta Quest 3 VR Headset with Batman: Arkham ShadowBonus $75 Amazon Digital CreditBonus $50 Amazon Digital CreditMeta Quest 3 VR Headset$499.99 at AmazonThe Meta Quest 3 is the best standalone consumer-oriented VR headset you can get right now. What sets the Quest apart from most other VR headsets is that it can be played completely untethered. That means you can play games like Beat Saber or Pistol Whip without having to own a gaming PC or a PlayStation 5 console. If you do happen to own a powerful gaming PC, you have the option to connect to it and harness your PC's superior hardware, even wirelessly.How Is the Quest 3 Different from the Quest 3S?Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 SimilaritiesSnapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processorTouch Plus controllers120Hz refresh rateMixed reality passthrough (same cameras, different layout)Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 DifferencesLower per-eye resolution (1832x1920 vs 20642208)Fresnel lens vs. pancake lensLower FOV (96/90 vs 104/96)Smaller storage capacity (128GB vs 512GB)Longer battery life (2.5hrs vs 2.2hrs)The Quest 3 isn't the most affordable standalone VR headset; that title goes to the Quest 3S. The Quest 3S has the same processor, features, ergonomics, and controllers for $200 less. However, the Quest 3 boasts significantly upgraded optics while the Quest 3S mostly carries over the same optics from the Quest 2 That's more significant than it reads on paper. How much enjoyment you get from VR headset is largely determined by the visual quality of the display. If the image that you see is blurry, or distorted, it takes you out of the immersion. For newcomers to VR gaming who are unsure of whether or not they'll enjoy the experience, the Quest 3S is the safer purchase. However for VR veterans, the improved immersion offered up by the Quest 3 is a worthwhile investment.Quest 3 Review by Eric Song"The Quest 3 continues Metas legacy of offering a cost-effective headset that doesnt require an expensive gaming PC, but can still benefit from one if you have it. Thats a unique feature that sets it apart from almost every other VR headset out there, other than its own predecessors. The sheer amount of upgrades are well worth the $200 generational price increase. For everyone else is willing to make the splurge, the Quest 3 sets the new standard for VR and mixed reality gaming."PlayWhy Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.