What can we expect from virtual reality on Xbox after the leak of the Meta Quest 3S?

The new VR glasses with Xbox design reveal Microsoft's possible bet on multi-platform virtual reality.

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After many rumors, the Xbox Meta Quest 3S is now a reality. A recent leak has revealed the design of the device, its official packaging, and the first details about its content and price. Although the definitive announcement is expected for next week, it is already possible to draw some conclusions about the possible future of virtual reality on Xbox.

This special edition of the Meta Quest 3S, developed in collaboration between Microsoft and Meta, maintains the base hardware of the standard model, but is presented with an aesthetic completely aligned with Xbox: black finish, green details, Elite strap included, a wireless Xbox controller, and three months of Game Pass Ultimate. All for an estimated price of $399 (we’ll see in euros), according to the original source.

Xbox Meta Quest 3S: What This Special Edition Implies

The leaked information confirms the name of the device and its direct connection to Xbox, something that had already been anticipated from recent events and Microsoft’s strategic movements around cloud gaming, portable hardware, and collaborations with AMD.

The package would include:

• Meta Quest 3S glasses (black model with green details)

• Elite strap as standard

• Wireless Xbox controller

• 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

• 128 GB of storage

In technical terms, it’s the same base model as the Quest 3S, which suggests that a specific viewer has not been developed for Xbox, but rather an adaptation focused on integration and accessibility. But that doesn’t diminish its importance: this official edition can mark a serious first step for Xbox in the field of virtual reality, something that had been absent from its strategy until now.

Virtual Reality on Xbox: Finally a Clear Path?

Although Xbox has traditionally been reluctant to invest in its own VR hardware, the alliance with Meta could resolve many barriers. Meta glasses already work autonomously, and this Xbox edition could facilitate direct integration with services like xCloud, Game Pass, and the future multi-platform gaming platform that Microsoft is developing.

Additionally, including a traditional controller along with the viewer suggests that the experience won’t be limited to traditional immersive environments, but can also be enjoyed as a portable console or virtual screen for conventional Xbox games.

It’s no coincidence that this leak comes just after the announcement of the ASUS ROG Ally portable device with Xbox branding. Everything points to a strategy where Xbox doesn’t create new hardware from scratch, but rather adapts existing platforms to make them compatible with its ecosystem.

What to Expect from the Official Announcement

If the leak is confirmed, the complete announcement should take place next week. It could detail:

• Compatibility with Xbox Cloud Gaming in virtual environments

• Integrated Xbox and Meta applications to connect accounts and libraries

• Possible exclusive or adapted experiences for the viewer

• Extended support for controllers and peripherals

For now, there are no indications that traditional VR games will come directly to Xbox Series, but this Meta Quest 3S edition can be a solid starting point to explore that possibility without compromising the current ecosystem.

From Generación Xbox, we will continue to follow any official news about this alliance and its possible impact on the way we play on Xbox over the next few years.