The Meta Quest 2 VR headset launched just under two years ago at $ 300, $ 100 less than the original Quest. We’ve been fine with it so far, but Meta has decided to raise prices: starting in August, the 128GB model will cost $ 400, the 256GB model will be $ 500.
Yes, “starting August”, which means you still have a few days to pick up a headset at the old prices. Keep in mind that the price increase will apply globally, not just for the United States. Additionally, Quest 2 accessories and refurbished units will also increase in price
Anyway, as a consolation, Meta will give you a free copy of the popular game Beat Saber (If you purchase a new Quest 2 between August 1st and the end of this year, this only applies to accounts that don’t already have the game).
Hardware should get cheaper as it ages, not more expensive. However, Meta points the finger at the rising costs of, well, everything. “At the same time, the costs of making and shipping our products have increased. By adjusting the price of Quest 2, we can continue to grow our investment in groundbreaking research and development of new products that push the virtual reality industry to new heights. “ Meta writes.
The company also points out that even with the price increase, the Quest 2 is still the cheapest VR headset (HTC’s Vive offerings start at $ 800, Mixed Reality headsets can be found for around $ 500).
There are new headphones on the way, including the more advanced Project Cambria, which will arrive later this year. The company plans to “ship the new generations of Meta Quest later”.
Here’s an interesting stat from the blog post: Users have spent over $ 1 billion on Meta Quest apps. Whereas Meta held an 80% market share in the VR headset space in 2021 (according to data from IDC), it appears to have successfully turned virtual reality into a profitable business.
Note: The original $ 300 Quest 2 had 64GB of storage, but was discontinued last year and replaced with the same-priced 128GB drive.
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