Meta Raises Quest 3S 128GB and 256GB Prices by $50, Quest 3 by $100
Meta will increase Meta Quest 3S 128GB and 256GB prices by $50 to $349.99 and $449.99, and raise the Meta Quest 3 price by $100 to $599.99 starting April 19. Refurbished headset pricing follows the same adjustments while all Quest accessories remain at current rates.
1. Price Adjustment Details
Effective April 19, Meta will increase the price of the Meta Quest 3S 128GB model by $50 to $349.99 and the 256GB model by $50 to $449.99. The standard Meta Quest 3 will see a $100 hike to $599.99, with identical changes applied to refurbished units.
2. Cost-Driven Rationale
Meta cites a significant surge in global memory chip costs as the primary reason for the headset price increases. Rising RAM prices have pressured consumer electronics makers, prompting Meta to adjust pricing to maintain product quality and support.
3. Refurbished Units and Accessories Policy
All Meta Quest refurbished headsets will adopt the new pricing structure, ensuring consistency across product conditions. Meta confirmed that current prices for all Quest accessories, including controllers and charging cables, will remain unchanged.
4. Industry Pricing Trends
Meta joins Samsung, Microsoft and Sony in raising hardware prices due to component shortages. This collective trend underscores broad supply-chain pressures affecting virtual reality and consumer electronics sectors.