Meta and Microsoft collaborated to create an Xbox-themed Meta Quest 3S.
A leaked photo of the Xbox Meta Quest 3S box and headset was shared by a Best Buy employee.
Rumors suggest the Xbox Meta Quest 3S may surprise launch this week at $399.
The Xbox Meta Quest 3S is $100 more than the 128 GB model of the original Quest 3S, offering a black and green design, an Xbox controller, and Xbox colored Elite Strap.
The headset is said to come with three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Users are encouraged to access Xbox Game Pass for streaming games to the headset, but it's not Microsoft's entry into the VR headset market.
Microsoft aims to diversify Xbox away from Microsoft-made hardware, evident with other recent moves like the Xbox ROG Ally X.
Microsoft's focus on expanding Xbox beyond consoles is highlighted through initiatives like the 'This is an Xbox' campaign showing games on various devices.
The company seems determined to integrate Xbox software on multiple platforms, akin to its successful Windows strategy.
The author expresses skepticism about picking up a Game Pass subscription for VR gaming given current library limitations, preferring alternatives like GeForce Now.