Top 12 Reasons to Gift (or Get) a Quest

’Tis the season for gift-giving, and whether you’re searching for the perfect present for someone else or narrowing down your own list for Santa, we’ve rounded up a dozen reasons why Quest should make the cut.

1. Become Batman

Gotham City is in danger, and you’re the only one who can save it. Heed the call and don the cowl in Batman: Arkham Shadow. This critically acclaimed new entry in the famed Arkham series pits you against the mysterious Rat King and his cultish devotees. You’ll also come face to face with Dr. Quinzel and Dr. Crane before they became Harley Quinn and The Scarecrow, plus iconic characters like Harvey Dent, Ratcatcher, and Jim Gordon.

Explore Gotham City like never before. Batman: Arkham Shadow is included with your purchase of a new Meta Quest 3 or 3S for a limited time.*

2. It’s an Xbox!

With Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) and a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can stream hundreds of high-quality games like Halo Infinite, Forza Motorsport, and Starfield on a massive 2D virtual display—no console required.**

Say it louder for the people in the back: You can play Xbox games without an Xbox. Quest is your console.

3. Endless Entertainment

Stream your favorite shows on Peacock, Prime Video, and Netflix in Browser. Follow your favorite streamers on Twitch. Visit a galaxy far, far away with Vader Immortal: Episode I, Episode II, and Episode III or Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. Step inside the Upside Down in Stranger Things VR. Blast off from West Wallaby Street to explore the dangers of deep space in Wallace & Gromit in The Grand Getaway.

Who needs a bigscreen TV? Quest is your all-in-one home entertainment system you can take with you anywhere you go—on a plane, a train, in your hotel room, or even enjoy at home when others are hogging the remote.

4. Tween-Age Daydream

They may be too young to get the reference, but they’re old enough for a parent-managed Meta account. And if you put a Quest under the tree, they’re likely to think you’re pretty sigma. No cap.

• Finding your zen with PowerWash Simulator VR? ✅

• Living out your feline fantasies in I Am Cat? ✅

• Collecting cats with Neko Atsume? ✅

There’s a ton of educational content, too, so you can feel good about your gift. Step aboard the International Space Station in Mission: ISS. Make history come alive with Anne Frank House VR. Learn about mental health with Goliath and Impulse: Playing with Reality. Build 3D molecules in Nanome. Explore culture through cuisine in Lost Recipes. Learn programming concepts with Programmer VR. From exploring the cosmos with SPHERES and worlds within worlds with Out of Scale: A Kurzgesagt Adventure to traveling to Machu Picchu and Antarctica in National Geographic Explore VR, Quest can take you virtually anywhere—all from the comfort of home.

5. Spectatorship + Sports, Leveled Up

From live immersive NBA games that let you sit courtside from your couch to on-demand content from NASCAR, ESPN, and more, Xtadium is the ultimate social VR and MR sports experience.*** Try some real fantasy football and step onto the gridiron with NFL PRO ERA. Or train like the pros with WIN Reality Baseball, Rezzil Player, NHL SENSE ARENA 25, and more.

6. A Massive Library of Free + Premium Content

The Meta Horizon Store is home to thousands of free and premium apps and games with more launching all the time, so there’s always something new to explore—without breaking the bank.

7. Fun With Friends & Family

Whether you’re fully immersed in a virtual environment or blending the digital and physical worlds, one thing is clear: Quest is better with friends. Luckily, we’ve got you covered.

Challenge your parents or siblings to a round of Walkabout Mini Golf and enjoy some laughs and quality time, no matter where in the world you happen to be. Or kick back for a lazy Caturday with friends thanks to YouTube co-watching, now in beta. Rock out together in Band Space or seek out the Impostor in Among Us VR. You can even get in some couch co-op with games like Acron: Attack of the Squirrels! and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes.

8. Games Galore, From Cozy to Core

Batman comes bundled, but the games don’t stop there. Survival shooters like Metro Awakening, party games like Dumb Ways Free For All, killer classics like Arizona Sunshine® Remake—Quest’s got it all. From cozy games like The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets and Ghost Giant to core titles like Assassin’s Creed® Nexus VR, Red Matter 2, VENDETTA FOREVER, and more, there’s something to suit every taste and mood.

We’ve got free-to-play games like Gorilla Tag and POPULATION: ONE, and Meta Quest+ is your next-level gaming subscription that lets you unlock two titles every month and gives you access to a rotating catalog of games to help you discover even more gems.

New releases, indie darlings, platformers, puzzlers, dance games, rhythm games, rhythm shooters, RPGs, tabletop adventures, narrative, horror—you want it? Quest’s got it.

9. It Makes Fitness Fab

Quest is your home gym you can take with you wherever you go. From Litesport and Hitstream to LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT and FitXR, there are plenty of apps to help you get your heart rate up. Looking for a gamified workout? Get in the ring with The Thrill of the Fight or Creed: Rise to Glory - Championship Edition™ or slash up a sweat in Beat Saber. And Supernatural just announced its new Guest DJ series, which kicks off with the iconic Paris Hilton. That’s hot.

Of course, the mind-body connection is real, and we’ve got you covered there, too. Alo Moves XR brings yoga, PIlates, and mindfulness to the platform, Hoame is your personal meditation studio, and Headspace XR lets you explore a new world of wellness.

10. Mixed Reality Multitasking

Why settle for a single screen when you can have up to six?

Scroll through your social feeds, watch an unboxing video, and catch up with your favorite content at the same time. Pull up tutorials in Passthrough to help you get the job done. Knock out a Google doc or tinker with spreadsheets. Quest’s more than a headset—it’s a customizable computer you can take with you anywhere you go.

11. The Ultimate Hobbyist Gadget

Quest is more than a computer, too—it’s an infinite canvas for your creativity. From 3D design in Gravity Sketch and street art in Kingspray Graffiti to sculpting sans the clay in SculptrVR or wielding a brush in Painting VR, Vermillion, and Open Brush - 3D Painting, you’re limited only by your imagination. And consider picking up a Logitech MX Ink Mixed Reality Stylus for more fine-grained control of your artistic endeavors.

Spin some vinyl with Tribe XR | DJ Academy and djay. Create your own physics games (and more) with Figmin XR | Mixed Reality. Hone your culinary skills with Cooking Simulator. Quest is the perfect companion to help you get even more into whatever you’re into.

12. That Price, Tho + Time for an Upgrade

Starting at $299.99 USD, the Quest family of devices make for incredible gifts that keep on giving—and with regular software updates, the headset actually gets better over time. It’s a great get for upgraders, with a significant leap in processing power and graphics from the o.g. Quest and even Quest 2. And for the soon-to-be-grads and college kids in your life, it’s the perfect dorm accessory since it’s a game console, bigscreen TV, and home gym in one. Talk about a triple threat.

With Play Now, Pay Later, you can lock in a headset, a two-year Meta Quest+ subscription, and extended Meta Warranty Plus protection starting at just $19.99 USD/month through Affirm.****

OK, Santa. Ball’s in your court...

*Batman: Arkham Shadow is rated Teen with violence, mild blood, and language. Offer valid on Qualifying Products purchased now through April 30, 2025. Terms apply.