Meta Increases Quest VR Headset Prices Amid Global RAM Shortage
- Meta is raising prices on Quest VR headsets by $50 to $100 starting April 19 due to rising component costs.
- Quest 3S models will cost $349.99 for the 128GB version and $449.99 for the 256GB model, both up by $50.
- The high-end Quest 3 with a storage capacity of 512GB will be priced at $599.99.
- Global memory chip shortages, driven in part by demand for AI computing power, have impacted consumer electronics pricing across categories.
- Refurbished Quest units also see price hikes, with Quest 3S models increasing by $50 and Quest 3 units jumping by $170.
Meta’s decision to increase prices on its hardware follows similar moves by other companies like Sony and Microsoft amid a global surge in critical component costs, particularly memory chips. This trend is affecting various consumer electronics sectors including smartphones and gaming consoles.
The price adjustments reflect the ongoing challenges in the tech industry due to supply chain constraints and increased demand for components essential in AI technologies, impacting pricing strategies across multiple product lines.(Source)
