Top Meta Quest 3 Accessories & Why You Need Them

Okay, so you’ve got your hands on a Quest 3 or maybe the 3S, huh? Lucky you. You dive right in, yeah? But wait, after a few sessions, things start feeling a bit off. Maybe the strap’s bugging you, or something else just isn’t feeling perfect. And here comes the need for some nifty accessories to smooth it all out.

### Change the Headstrap, Please

So, you’ve been playing for hours now, and that headstrap? Yeah, it feels like it’s been begging for retirement almost immediately. Trust me, that fabric strap isn’t doing justice to your precious cranium. Feels like it’s staging a coup on your ears. Weird, right? Especially if you’re planning a marathon VR session.

Meta’s got these Elite straps. They’re like $70 for the basic, $130 with the battery. Kind of steep if you ask me. Almost like buying an overpriced doodad at a theme park. Good thing there are cheaper options, eh? KIWI Design, BOBOVR, they’re the go-to brands without hurting your purse too much.

—Oh, a quick sidebar here—I recently tried the KIWI Design K4. It’s got this neat way of dodging your ears and kind of swivels? Super handy when you’re wrestling it on or off your noggin. And, guess what, a disinfectable rear pad? Perfect for sweaty game rounds.

The BOBOVR M3 Pro? Has a battery and a fancy halo setup. It’s like swapping regular shoes for cushioned sneakers. Also, realism plus: it doesn’t squish your face as much, letting you peek into the “real world” surreal style. Pivot it on and off? Easy peasy.

### Hey, Facepad Or Something?

If you’re a veteran Quest user, you’ll see the stock facial cover is pretty alright. But if sweat is your enemy, you may lean towards the silicone or removable fabric options. That fabric’s cool for daily use, but for an intense VR boxing sesh? Not so much.

Quick note: Quest 3 and 3S interfaces aren’t interchangeable—like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.

Silicone wins big time for post-sweat wipes. And mixing games? A quick swap and boom! You’re all set for ‘Beat Saber’ or a virtual trek up Everest. The KIWI Design silicone covers? A lifesaver.

Don’t dig silicone? VR Cover’s got this fabric option. Custom colors too. ‘Cause your VR headset has style, right?

### Make Charging Less of a Hassle

Here’s a wild option: The Quest 3 has these pins underneath, perfect for docks that just juice up your tech without any awkward pluggery. Meta’s dock is $130, though. Kind of daylight robbery, if we’re being honest.

Instead, Esclick Dock might suit your thrifty side. At nearly a third of the price, it uses this nifty magnetic adapter rather than regular pins. Cool, huh?

Pro tip: Watch your charging tactics—you don’t want to kill your battery slowly, right?

### Cases, Cables, and Chaos

You ever cringe at the price of Meta’s cases? Yeah, $70 is stiff. Though Sarlar’s hard case for $20? It’s small, yet spacious. But a word of caution with third-party straps: It’s like trying to fit a square peg… did I already say that?

Thinking of long cables for PC play? The Meta Link Cable is one route, but INIU gives you an option for less. Maybe both are long, but INIU lets you plug into a power source so you don’t drain your Quest while gaming. Handy if your PC isn’t supercharged and yanking power isn’t its forte.

And if you’re in the no-cable zone, Air Link and Wi-Fi 6 routers keep it slick and quick. It’s almost sorcery how lag-free it can get. But do make friends with a decent router.

—Alright. Did I miss anything crucial, or are you shouting at the screen right now? You’ve got thoughts or a fave accessory I overlooked? Hit up those comments, spill the beans.