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alza1988
New Participant
December 17, 2025
Question

Upgrading from quest 3s to quest 3

I have a 3s and want a quest 3 as well so I have 2 headsets .I paid almost 300 for the 3s so dont want to pay full price for a quest 3 as well . Would I be able to get a quest 3 headset only off ebay and use my 3s controllers and charger etc from my 3s ? Can yous help what exactly I would need . Is it just a quest 3 headset and battery .

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    MetaStoreHelp
    MetaStoreHelp
    Community Manager
    December 17, 2025

    Hey there alza1988,

     

    We've just come across your post regarding inquiring if you would be able to use the controllers of your Meta Quest 3S if you bought a Meta Quest 3 headset.  We can confirm that you would be able to use the controllers when using a Meta Quest 3S or Meta Quest 3. Also, you would be able to use the same charging cable with both headsets.

     

    We hope this helps and wish you a continued great time in the world of VR!

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    Choleni
    Choleni
    Honored Contributor
    December 17, 2025

    Hi alza1988​ 🙂

    If you can get a complete Quest 3 set for a good price, you should consider buying that instead of only the headset.

    You said, you want keep the Q3s  and although your controllers work with Q3 and Q3s, you need to unpair them from one device and repair them to the other device every time you switch the headset.

    Also, if you have two headsets, you can play  together with a friend or family member...... if you have controllers for both headsets.

    Just something to think about😉

     

      wrightpc
      Participant
      December 17, 2025

      If you have a Game XChange in your area, check there. I was able to get a used Quest 3 with controllers on black friday for $300

        steve40
        steve40
        Honored Contributor
        December 18, 2025

        Beware there are some scammers selling Q3 headsets on ebay etc that are stolen, so Meta have remotely disabled them, and they cannot be reactivated. Basically they buy the headset new from Meta, then after it is delivered, they report it as lost in the mail and get a refund. Then they resell it and take your money, and the headset suddenly gets blacklisted.

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