Meta Quest Plus subscription service launches - and it’s pretty decent value
Similar to PS Plus Essential
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Meta has just launched its new Meta Quest Plus subscription service, and it’s one of the simpler monthly subs we’ve seen in quite some time.
Meta Quest Plus, available forQuest 2andQuest Proowners, will add two “handpicked VR titles” a month to subscribers' libraries. It’ll cost you $7.99 / £7.99 per month or, alternatively, you can save around 37% with an annual payment of $59.99 / £59.99. Brand new subscribers can also purchase their first month for just $1 / £1 so long as they opt in before July 31 (viaEurogamer).
Meta Quest Plus’s debut titles arePistol Whip VRandPixel Ripped 1995,two positively receivedVR gamesthat each cost a fair bit more than the subscription’s asking price. The former is a fast-paced rhythm shooter, while the latter is something of a 90s kid nostalgia simulator. Both are well worth checking out, especially if you’re signing up for just a dollar.
Next month’s titles have already been revealed, too. In August, expect to receive two more popular VR titles;Mothergunship: ForgeandWalkabout Mini Golf.As is the case with thePS PlusEssential tier, you’ll retain access to all Meta Quest Plus games so long as you maintain your subscription, though you’re also able to cancel at any time.
Overall, Meta Quest Plus does seem like decent value, especially if you’re just starting out with one of thebest VR headsetsand are looking for games to play on the cheap. However, longevity of the service will entirely depend on the quality of games Meta chooses to host. It’s a strong first couple months, but that may not be a consistent theme in the long run.
It’s also not quite as strong a value proposition asXbox Game Pass, which despite itsrecent price increase, still offers a vast library of downloadable games at a similar monthly cost of $10.99 / £8.99 for the base package. Even still, Meta Quest Plus has chosen some solid VR games to start with; here’s hoping that high bar can be consistently met as the months roll on.
In other hardware related news,Microsofthas partnered with toy brand Mattel for a giveaway of thisBarbie-themed Xbox Series Sconsole. They’ll be exclusive to this competition, making it potentially one of the rarest Xbox consoles ever made.
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Rhys is TRG’s Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.
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