Summary

• In 2024, the Meta Quest 3S outsold Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch consoles on Amazon, claiming the top spot.
• Its affordability, untethered freedom, and standalone functionality (no powerful PC or console needed) fueled its success.
• The Meta Quest 3S's Amazon dominance reflects a surge in VR interest.

While Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch remain strong contenders, the Meta Quest 3S surprisingly secured the title of Amazon's best-selling console in 2024. This is a remarkable achievement, especially considering its October launch.

The Meta Quest 3S, a more budget-friendly version of the Meta Quest 3, offers significant cost savings while maintaining core functionality. Although VR gaming isn't yet mainstream, the Quest 3S's attractive price and diverse game library propelled it to Amazon's top spot.

Amazon's 2024 best-seller list reveals the Meta Quest 3S as the top-selling console, ranking #11 overall among video games (a list largely dominated by gift cards and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions). The PlayStation 5 Slim trailed at #17, and the Nintendo Switch at #53. Notably, Xbox consoles didn't feature in the top 80, though some peripherals did. The PlayStation 5 Pro was also absent. Only a Nintendo microSDXC card (#8) and the PlayStation DualSense controller (#9) outsold the Meta Quest 3S.

Meta Quest 3S: Making VR More Accessible

Sony's PlayStation VR2, unfortunately, didn't make the Amazon list. While offering good games, the Meta Quest 3S's standalone nature—no external devices required—likely boosted its appeal. This untethered freedom and the elimination of the need for a powerful console or PC contributed to its popularity.

Interestingly, the Meta Quest 2 also ranked (#27), while the original Meta Quest 3 didn't make the top 80. This suggests that lower price points significantly impact VR device sales. With the Meta Quest 2 discontinued and the Nintendo Switch 2 launching in 2025, 2025's sales rankings will be fascinating. If Nintendo replicates the Switch's success, it could dominate Amazon video game sales. The 2024 results strongly indicate growing interest in virtual reality.

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