Meta to raise Quest VR headset prices in US on rising component costs
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Meta Platforms announced price increases for its Quest VR headsets effective April 19 in the United States, citing rising memory chip costs. The entry-level Quest 3S with 128GB will cost $349.99, up from $299.99. The Quest 3 with 512GB rises to $599.99. AI infrastructure buildout by companies like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft has increased chip demand, prioritizing data centers over consumer devices.
Key Entities
Meta PlatformsQuest 3SQuest 3United StatesOpenAIGoogleMicrosoftApril 19