Meta VR Glasses accessories: what's not in the box
Meta's VR Glasses ship with a 45W charger but no controllers, microSD card or lenses. Here's what each extra costs, what's still unpriced and what to skip.
Meta's VR Glasses come with a 45W charger, which is more than some $1,000 glasses manage. But a few things you'll probably want aren't in the box: controllers, a microSD card and, if you wear glasses, prescription lenses.
Here's what each one costs today, what Meta still hasn't priced and what you can skip.
Note
The glasses go on sale in spring 2027, and we haven't tested any of these with them. What's in the box comes from Road to VR's spec list. Prices are from Meta's US store on November 4, 2026.
What's in the box
Meta hasn't posted a full box list yet. Road to VR lists the glasses, the compute puck and a 45W USB-C charger. The optical cable that joins the glasses to the puck comes with them, and Road to VR's hands-on mentions nose pads for fine-tuning the fit.
Not in the box: controllers, a microSD card and prescription inserts.
Quick picks
| You want to | Get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Play controller games | Touch Plus controllers | $74.99 each for the Quest versions |
| Store more games and movies | A microSD card, up to 1TB | Varies |
| Wear your prescription | Meta's prescription inserts | Not announced |
| Shut out the room | A light blocker | Not announced |
| Play Xbox Cloud Gaming | A Bluetooth gamepad | $64.99 for Meta's Xbox controller |
| Plug in a laptop or handheld | A USB-C cable that carries video | Varies |
Touch Plus controllers
Meta's glasses are controller-free by default. You aim with your eyes and pinch to click. For games that need controllers, Meta supports its Touch Plus controllers, sold separately.
- Already have a Quest 3 or 3S? Its controllers work with the glasses. You're set.
- Starting fresh? Meta's store sells Touch Plus controllers for the Quest 3 and 3S at $74.99 each, so $149.98 for a pair.
- Coming soon: UploadVR reports an all-black Touch Plus for the glasses, and a bundle at some stores. Meta hasn't priced either one.
They run on AA batteries, and Meta rates them at about 30 hours.
Skip them if you mostly plan to watch, work and play the 75+ hand-tracked games. Here's which Quest games need controllers.
A microSD card
The glasses have 128GB of storage, and the puck has a microSD slot for cards up to 1TB. No card comes in the box.
Meta hasn't said which card speeds it recommends. Hold off on a big, pricey card until it does.
Skip it if you mostly stream movies and keep a handful of games installed.
Prescription inserts
Meta says prescription inserts are sold separately. Road to VR reports they come from Zenni, which also makes Meta's Quest inserts. There's no price or prescription range yet.
For a ballpark, Zenni's inserts for the Quest 3 cost $49.99, and Zenni only makes single-vision lenses for VR. Here's everything known about Meta VR Glasses prescriptions.
A light blocker
The glasses leave the sides open, so you still see the room around the picture. That's on purpose. For full immersion, Meta has announced optional light blockers that attach to the frame.
Road to VR suggests one for flights, to cut the light leaking in. Meta hasn't said whether one comes in the box or what it costs.
Headphones
The glasses have two open speakers with Dolby Atmos. Road to VR found they're light on bass and leak sound, and suggests headphones on a plane.
Meta's spec sheet lists a headphone jack on the Quest 3 and none on the glasses. Meta hasn't said yet how headphones will connect, so don't buy a pair just for these.
A video cable
To plug a laptop, Steam Deck or other handheld into the puck, you'll need a USB-C cable that carries video. Cables sold for USB-C monitors work, and so do USB4 and Thunderbolt cables. Charge-only cables don't.
Road to VR's spec list mentions a USB 3.2 Gen 2 cable, but not that one comes in the box. If you own AR glasses, you probably have a cable that'll do. Here's what should plug into the glasses.
A gamepad
Meta says Xbox Cloud Gaming streams hundreds of games to the glasses, and Road to VR reports Bluetooth gamepads work. Meta's store sells the Xbox Wireless Controller for the Quest at $64.99.
Skip it if you already own a Bluetooth controller.
A power bank
Meta rates the puck at up to 3 hours of media playback. It supports 45W fast charging, and Road to VR says it charges while you use it. So a USB-C power bank should stretch a long flight.
Meta hasn't said what power the puck needs from one. Its own charger is 45W, so that's the safe target. Also note that Meta lists just one USB-C port on the puck, so a power bank and a video cable may have to take turns.
Flying with one? The FAA says power banks go in your carry-on, never your checked bag.
What it adds up to
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meta VR Glasses | $1,299.99 |
| Touch Plus controllers, a pair | $149.98 at today's Quest price |
| Prescription inserts | Not announced. Zenni's Quest 3 inserts are $49.99. |
| microSD card | Varies |
| Light blocker | Not announced |
If Meta's prices match what Quest owners pay today, a fully kitted-out pair lands around $1,500 before a memory card. Already own a Quest 3? Knock off $149.98.
What to skip for now
- Quest straps and facial interfaces. They're built for a headset. The glasses have no strap.
- Anything "made for Meta VR Glasses" from a third party. The glasses aren't out, so nobody has tested a fit.
- A big memory card or headphones. Wait until Meta says what works.
Check your device
Compatibility checkerSteam Deck OLED + Meta VR GlassesNot verifiedMore on Meta's glasses
- Release date and price: our Meta VR Glasses tracker
- Picking a size: our size and field of view guide
- Still deciding? See Meta VR Glasses vs XREAL Aura. The Aura's accessories work out differently, since it ships without a charger.