Surprising Game System Beat PlayStation and Nintendo Switch on Amazon in 2024

Meta Quest 3S: Amazon's 2024 Best-Selling Console

The Meta Quest 3S achieved a remarkable feat in 2024, outperforming established gaming giants like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch to become Amazon's top-selling console. This success is particularly noteworthy given its October launch.

The Quest 3S's affordability and standalone functionality—requiring no external PC or console—likely contributed significantly to its popularity. While VR remains niche, the combination of price and game library proved compelling for Amazon shoppers.

Amazon's 2024 best-seller list confirms the Quest 3S's dominance in the video game category, ranking #11 overall. This is impressive considering the list was largely dominated by gift cards and subscriptions. The PlayStation 5 Slim (#17) and Nintendo Switch (#53) lagged considerably behind. Remarkably, Xbox consoles didn't even feature in the top 80, although some peripherals did. The PlayStation 5 Pro was also absent. Only a Nintendo microSDXC card and the PlayStation DualSense controller outperformed the Quest 3S.

Increased VR Accessibility

Sony's PlayStation VR2 notably failed to appear on Amazon's list. While possessing a strong game library, the PSVR2's tethered design and the need for a powerful console may have hindered its appeal compared to the wireless and standalone Meta Quest 3S.

Interestingly, the discontinued Meta Quest 2 still ranked #27, while the original Meta Quest 3 didn't make the top 80. This suggests price sensitivity within the VR market. With the Quest 2 discontinued and the Nintendo Switch 2 slated for a 2025 release, 2025's rankings will be fascinating. Nintendo's past success suggests potential dominance, but the 2024 results clearly indicate a growing interest in affordable, accessible VR.

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