Even the Meta Quest can be an Xbox — Leaked images show an Xbox-branded Quest 3S that could shadow drop in just a few days

Leaked images of the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition featuring the black and green Xbox branding.

Xbox itself may have swerved virtual reality, but its previously-announced partnership with Meta VR seems to be on the horizon.

A now-deleted thread on X (formerly Twitter) shared images of the Xbox-branded Meta Quest. The image was reposted by @bmfshow, and has since spread across the metaverse (and real universe too.)

Holy heck this looks amazing!!! pic.twitter.com/gIGss0BI70June 20, 2025

This isn't new, however. We previously reported on the Meta Xbox VR headset in 2024, and now it seems you may be able to get your hands on one as early as June 24 for just $399.

It's unclear why it took a full year for this partnership device to emerge, but it follows closely behind Xbox's recent announcement of a partnership with Asus to release the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X gaming handhelds. Xbox's own first-party handheld console efforts have been set aside.

According to Gamesandwich.com, the black and green Xbox-branded Quest 3S will shadow drop on June 24 for $399. The headset is said to offer 128GB of standard system memory, similar to the standard Meta Quest 3S without Xbox branding. Along with the virtual reality headset, an Elite Strap, Xbox wireless controller, and three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate are reported to be included in the box.

Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" received flack when it was initially launched. As the list of Xbox-friendly platforms continues to grow, it makes more sense than ever. (Image credit: Microsoft)

CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, had previously been vocally opposed to the idea of a native Xbox headset, stating in 2019 that "nobody's asking for VR" on Xbox. However, Microsoft's marketing strategy for the Xbox Series X|S generation has shifted with the rise of Xbox Cloud Gaming and the "This is an Xbox" marketing. Some Xbox games have been playable in VR on Meta Quest headsets while utilizing Xbox Cloud Gaming on a large virtual screen. Naturally, cloud streaming will still be a requirement, this is mostly just a bundle for Xbox fans who want to grab a Meta Quest with some extra flavor.

Since announcing the "This is an Xbox" strategy, Xbox has expanded its reach from just consoles and Windows PCs to cover mobile devices, TVs, VR headsets, and handhelds. Perhaps an Xbox branded Samsung smart fridge is next.