Overview
- Meta, which announced the change Thursday, will lift U.S. prices on Sunday to $349.99 and $449.99 for the Quest 3S and $599.99 for the Quest 3.
- The company says RAM costs have surged as chipmakers prioritize higher‑margin memory for AI servers, squeezing supply for consumer devices.
- Refurbished headsets rise too, to $319.99 and $409.99 for Quest 3S and $549.99 for Quest 3, while accessories keep current prices and Meta says smart glasses are not set to increase.
- International pricing is adjusting as well, with Canada moving to C$479.99 and C$629.99 for Quest 3S and C$829.99 for Quest 3.
- The move fits a broader trend of device price hikes and comes as Meta’s Reality Labs contends with heavy losses and recent layoffs that have tempered expectations for subsidized VR.