Meta Quest 3S: Amazon's 2024 Best-Selling Console
The Meta Quest 3S unexpectedly outperformed major gaming consoles like the Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, securing the top spot as Amazon's best-selling console of 2024. This is a significant achievement, especially considering its October launch.
The Quest 3S's affordability and standalone functionality—no tethering or powerful PC/console required—likely contributed to its success. While VR remains niche, the accessible price point and game library proved a winning combination.
Amazon's 2024 best-seller list reveals the Quest 3S's dominance in the video game category, ranking #11 overall. This is notable given the list's dominance by gift cards and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. The PlayStation 5 Slim ranked #17, and the Nintendo Switch at #53. Xbox consoles didn't even feature in the top 80, although some peripherals did. The PlayStation 5 Pro was also absent. Only a Nintendo microSDXC card and PlayStation DualSense controller ranked higher.
Increased VR Accessibility
Sony's PlayStation VR2 notably missed the list. The Quest 3S's untethered design and standalone operation, unlike the tethered PSVR2, likely enhanced its appeal. This eliminates the need for additional hardware investments, offering greater convenience.
Interestingly, the discontinued Meta Quest 2 also made the list (#27), while the original Meta Quest 3 didn't feature in the top 80. This suggests price sensitivity in the VR market. With the Quest 2 discontinued and the Nintendo Switch 2 slated for 2025, future rankings will be fascinating. Nintendo's potential success with the Switch 2 could significantly impact 2025 sales.
However, the 2024 results clearly indicate a growing interest in virtual reality.
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