Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Meta’s latest virtual reality headset Meta Quest 3 (512GB), will cost an additional $100 starting Sunday. You can blame it on the constant lack of RAM.
dead Price update issued on Wednesday Blog post Call price increases for Meta Quest 3 and 3S models. “The cost of building high-performance VR hardware has risen significantly,” Meta said in the post explaining the increase.
High demand from AI data centers is straining memory chip supplies, causing supply constraints and price increases in consumer technology. Many experts do not expect Lack of RAM To expire until 2028.
Counterpoint Research Released Results In February it shows that RAM costs increased by 80% to 90% in the first quarter of this year. Technology companies continue to raise prices, and Microsoft is the latest to increase the cost of devices Microsoft Surface And Samsung does the same for some Galaxy devices.
Watch this: Meta Quest 3S review: The best of Quest 2 and 3
Here’s the original price as of Thursday, plus what you can expect to pay starting April 19.
Price changes for Meta Quest 3 models
| Metaquest model and storage | Original price | New price |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Quest 3S (128 GB) | $300 | $350 |
| Meta Quest 3S (256 GB) | $400 | $450 |
| Meta Quest 3 (512 GB) | $500 | $600 |
Expect prices for refurbished Meta Quest headsets to rise. Pricing for Quest accessories will remain the same for now, though we’re not sure if this applies to them games In the Meta Store, or whether there will be a change in the future.
Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Watch this: Meta Quest 3S review: The best of Quest 2 and 3
The Meta Quest 3 and 3S are Meta’s latest virtual reality headsets. The Quest 3S is the budget version, while the Quest 3 is the “pro” model. CNET’s Scott Stein rated both models highly for their mixed reality, with better color cameras and improvements from Quest 2.
