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Meta is raising Quest 3 prices starting April 19 due to higher component costs: the 512GB Quest 3 will cost $600 (up from $500), while the Quest 3S models gain $50 (128GB from $350 to $400, 256GB from $400 to $450). Accessories prices stay the same. The piece also lists current sale prices and where to buy from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.
Meta is raising prices for Quest 3 family: Quest 3S 128GB from $300 to $350, Quest 3S 256GB from $400 to $450, and Quest 3 (512GB) from $500 to $600, citing higher costs for high-performance VR hardware and memory chips; official accessories stay the same and refurbished models are also rising in price as Meta confirms ongoing investment in VR and a Quest 4 on the roadmap.
Amazon is offering a discounted Quest 3S VR bundle for $299 during Prime Big Deal Day, featuring mixed reality capabilities, improved graphics with Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, and additional content and services, making it an affordable entry into Meta's VR ecosystem.
Xbox is rumored to be partnering with Meta to release an Xbox-branded Quest 3S VR headset, potentially launching on June 24 for $399, aimed at new VR users familiar with Xbox, with no official confirmation yet.
Meta appears to have confirmed the name of its next, potentially more affordable, VR headset as the Quest 3S, as seen in a Quest Store listing. The device is listed alongside other Quest models for upcoming apps, but details about its features remain unclear. Leaks suggest it could either lack passthrough cameras or come with two 4MP RGB passthrough cameras. This aligns with Meta's previous hints about launching a more accessible VR headset.
A recent app listing for the XR fitness app Alo Moves XR has seemingly confirmed the name of Meta's next VR headset as 'Quest 3S'. This aligns with earlier rumors about a new, potentially more affordable headset expected to launch in 2024. Meta may announce the Quest 3S at Connect 2024 in October. Meanwhile, Meta has reduced the price of the Quest 2 and plans to release its XR operating system to third-party manufacturers, including ASUS, Lenovo, and Xbox.
A leak from the Quest store suggests that Meta's lower-cost version of the Quest 3 will be named Quest 3S. The device is expected to feature older lens technology to reduce costs while maintaining the XR2 Gen 2 processor, ensuring it can run the same VR content at the same quality level as the Quest 3.