Meta Questformerly known as Oculusthe VR division of Meta (Facebook), announced that its virtual reality glasses launched two years ago as Oculus Quest 2the now called Meta Quest 2, they will go up in price next August. It’s true, instead of having seen its price go down, this It will cost no less than 100 dollars.
So on August 1 your VR glasses will cost $399.99 in its version with 128 GB of capacity, and $499.99 in its 256 GB version. As if that were not enough, accessory prices will also increase.
How could it be otherwise, society justify this increase prices for invest more money in the development of new productsor due to increased manufacturing and shipping costs.
With curiosity, price increases are not announcedare made without notice, so it’s curious, because an announcement like this will only seek encourage increased sales for fear of raising prices.
We’ve embraced Virtual Reality (VR) from the early days of PC and mobile, to today’s high-quality 6DOF standalone glasses, and invested billions of dollars to help fuel a thriving VR ecosystem. Now we’re making a change that will help us continue to invest for the long term and drive the VR industry forward with best-in-class hardware, action-packed games, and cutting-edge research on the way. of a true next-generation devices.
Starting in August, Meta Quest 2 will cost $399.99 and $499.99 for the 128 and 256 GB versions, respectively. And for a limited time, every new headset purchase will include an offer to download the popular VR rhythm game Beat Saber at no additional cost.* Along with these changes, we are also increasing the prices of refurbished Meta Quest 2 accessories and units.
The momentum of VR is undeniable. From gaming and productivity to fitness and beyond, virtual reality has become increasingly popular as it positively impacts the way we work, play and connect with others. Users have spent more than $1 billion on Meta Quest apps, helping to drive developer activity by delivering the games and experiences VR is famous for.
At the same time, the costs of manufacturing and shipping our products have increased. By adjusting the price of the Quest 2, we can continue to increase our investment in innovative research and development of new products that propel the VR industry to new heights.
Even with these price changes, Meta Quest 2 remains the most affordable VR headset with a comparable feature set on the market. And each mask keeps getting better after purchase. From hand tracking and Air Link enhancements to Meta Horizon Home, we’re constantly adding new features to make virtual reality more social, intuitive and immersive than ever. We will continue to send exciting new software updates regularly to improve our products.
Now is the time to redouble our efforts to advance the state of the art. We’ll continue to work alongside the developers, early adopters, and die-hard fans who play and build for VR every day, and we look forward to continuing to share the work we’re doing at Reality Labs on the road to the metaverse. .