Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

Limited Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition released at £320 in UK and US

The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition features a black aesthetic with Xbox’s signature green trim

Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition

The launch aligns with Microsoft’s recent announcements

CNET

Key points

  • Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition available now in the UK and US
  • Features Xbox-style black design with green trim
  • Includes Xbox Wireless Controller, Touch Plus controllers, and Elite Strap
  • Priced at $400 (approx. £320) with limited availability
  • Includes 3-month access to Meta Horizon+ and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition now available

The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition has officially launched in the UK and US. Priced at $400 (around £320), this limited-edition virtual reality headset offers a bundle tailored for Xbox and VR enthusiasts alike. Meta confirmed its release on 24 June, following earlier reports.

Availability is restricted to Meta’s website and Best Buy in the US, and Argos and EE in the UK. Quantities are described as “extremely limited”.


Designed for Xbox fans

The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition features a black aesthetic with Xbox’s signature green trim. It includes a matching Xbox Wireless Controller, Meta’s Touch Plus controllers, and an Elite Strap for added comfort during extended gameplay.

The headset supports additional devices, including the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, the Xbox Adaptive Controller, and compatible third-party gamepads such as the Backbone Pro.

Cloud gaming and subscription access

With 128GB of storage, the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition also includes three months of access to Meta Horizon+ and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The latter allows users to stream games via cloud on the Xbox app, including titles outside the Game Pass catalogue.

Xbox cloud gaming support has been available on Quest headsets since late 2023, and this release further deepens Microsoft’s ambition to expand gaming access across platforms.

Exclusive to UK and US markets

For now, the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is only available in the UK and US, with no international release confirmed. The launch aligns with Microsoft’s recent announcements, including Xbox-branded ASUS ROG Ally handheld PCs due later this year.

More For You

STALKER 2 update

The studio has not confirmed that all features will be completed by the end of 2025

YouTube/ GSC Game World

'STALKER 2' to get engine upgrade and new features before PS5 launch

Highlights:

  • PS5 version of STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl planned for release later this year
  • Game to be upgraded to Unreal Engine 5.5.4 for improved performance and stability
  • New gameplay features and balance tweaks also in development


GSC Game World has confirmed plans to deliver significant updates to STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl ahead of its upcoming PlayStation 5 release. The improvements, targeted for later this year, include a major engine upgrade and a host of gameplay additions.

Keep ReadingShow less
Mortal Kombat 1 leads fighting game sales this generation after 6.2m copies sold

This is consistent with the studio’s historical approach

YouTube/ MKIceAndFire

Mortal Kombat 1 leads fighting game sales this generation after 6.2m copies sold

Highlights:

  • Mortal Kombat 1 surpasses 6.2 million sales, topping Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8.
  • Major content support ended less than 21 months after launch.
  • Ed Boon says NetherRealm remains committed to refining game balance.
  • Fans express disappointment over shorter-than-promised support cycle.

MK1 tops sales chart for current generation fighters

Mortal Kombat 1 has secured its position as the best-selling fighting game of the current generation, selling over 6.2 million copies. The milestone places it ahead of Street Fighter 6, which reported five million sales two months ago, and Tekken 8, which reached three million sales five months ago.

The latest entry in the long-running franchise launched to strong sales and broad appeal, attracting both casual and competitive players. However, it still falls short of Mortal Kombat 11’s performance, which sold more than 15 million copies by 2022.

Keep ReadingShow less
Fortnite Shock and Awesome release

The update features Power Rangers, Halo Spartans, and a new insect invasion

Epic Games

Fortnite’s most unexpected season yet? ‘Shock and Awesome’ release times confirmed

Highlights:

  • Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 4 begins on Thursday, 7 August with the new “Shock and Awesome” theme.
  • The update features Power Rangers, Halo Spartans, and a new insect invasion.
  • Server downtime begins between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM EDT.
  • Expected downtime is 2–6 hours before the update becomes available.
  • Exact release times vary by region (full list below).


Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 4 – titled Shock and Awesome – will launch globally on Thursday, 7 August 2025, bringing a mix of new collaborations and original content.

The new season introduces a unique enemy threat in the form of an insect invasion, a first for the game. Past seasons have included zombies and mercenaries, but this is the first time players will encounter bug-based enemies. The update also features crossover content from Halo and Power Rangers, as part of the ongoing expansion of Fortnite’s multiverse.

Keep ReadingShow less
Battlefield 6

Classic class system returns with subclass customisation

YouTube/ PlayStation

Battlefield 6 lands on 10 October with revamped classes and destructive combat

Highlights

  • Battlefield 6 launches on PlayStation 5 on 10 October 2025
  • Open beta weekends confirmed for 9–10 August and 14–17 August
  • Classic class system returns with subclass customisation
  • Emphasis on tactical map destruction and dynamic movement
  • Four large maps and multiple game modes confirmed at launch

Battlefield returns to its roots with modern warfare and evolving tactics

Electronic Arts has officially unveiled Battlefield 6, the latest entry in its flagship first-person shooter series, set in 2027. Taking inspiration from Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4, the new game reintroduces the class system with enhanced customisation, expands tactical destruction, and adds fresh mechanics to keep firefights fast-paced and adaptive.

The title is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 on 10 October, with open beta weekends taking place in August, giving players a chance to try out the new mechanics ahead of launch.

Keep ReadingShow less
 PS Plus August 2025

PS Plus first launched on 29 June 2010

iStock

PlayStation Plus announces August 2025 games and celebrates 15th anniversary with free avatars

Highlights

  • PlayStation Plus reveals three new games for August 2025: Lies of P, DayZ, and My Hero One’s Justice 2

  • All titles will be available to subscribers from 5 August
  • 15th anniversary celebration includes free avatar pack featuring major PlayStation titles
  • Subscribers have until 4 August to claim July's games including Diablo IV

New PS Plus monthly games land on 5 August

Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly game line-up for August 2025 as part of its ongoing 15th anniversary celebrations. Three titles will be available to subscribers starting 5 August: Lies of P, DayZ, and My Hero One’s Justice 2.

PS Plus first launched on 29 June 2010. Recent additions in July included Diablo IV, The King of Fighters XV, and Jusant.

Keep ReadingShow less