X
CNET logo Why You Can Trust CNET

Our expert deal-hunting staff showcases the best price drops and discounts from reputable sellers daily. If you make a purchase using our links, CNET may earn a commission.

Rare Oculus Quest 2 VR deal: Save up to $40 (Update: Expired)

This is the single best deal to date on our favorite VR headset. It won't last long.

Rick Broida Senior Editor
Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show Travelers). He lives in Michigan, where he previously owned two escape rooms (chronicled in the ebook "I Was a Middle-Aged Zombie").
See full bio
Rick Broida
2 min read
Oculus Quest 2

The Oculus Quest 2 is the best game console you can wear on your head.

 Scott Stein/CNET

I've said it before and I'll say it again: If you can't lay hands on a PS5 or Xbox Series X game console, consider buying an Oculus Quest 2 instead. It opens the door to an entirely different kind of gaming experience (fitness, too) and will cost you less up front.

Read more: Oculus Quest 2 review

In fact, there's a rare deal to be had to right now: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Verizon has the Oculus Quest 2 64GB for $270 (save $30) or Oculus Quest 2 256GB for $360 (save $40) with promo code EARTHDAY. Those are the lowest prices I've seen; the previous best deal was full price plus a $20 Newegg gift card. (Update: Although it's still Earth Day, Verizon apparently decided to expire this code early. 😕)

See them at Verizon

CNET's Scott Stein has covered the headset a lot these last few months, so I'll refer to his articles on using the Quest 2 as a fitness tracker, newly added support for multiple accounts and app sharing and wireless gameplay via AirLink.

Read more: The best VR games and experiences on Oculus Quest and Quest 2

My two cents: The Quest 2 is one of my favorite possessions. Lately I've integrated it into my exercise regimen, having fallen in love with FitXR -- a Beat-Saber-meets-boxing game that wipes me out (in a good way) after just 10 minutes.

I'd all but given up hope on a real Quest 2 discount -- and I don't expect this will last long. So stop waiting; break open the piggy bank and enjoy seriously awesome untethered VR.

Read more: Why you should buy a Nintendo Switch Lite and Oculus Quest 2, instead of PS5 or Xbox Series X

Your thoughts?

Watch this: Meta Quest 2 Is Better and Cheaper… With One Facebook Catch

CNET's Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on tech products and much more. For the latest deals and updates, follow him on Facebook and Twitter. You can also sign up for deal texts delivered right to your phone. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and check out our CNET Coupons page for the latest Walmart discount codes, eBay coupons, Samsung promo codes and even more from hundreds of other online stores. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Answers live on our FAQ page.