Tech giant hikes prices of virtual reality headsets due to rising cost of memory chips
Meta has announced a price increase for its virtual reality headsets, the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S. The move is attributed to the rising cost of memory chips, which have seen a global surge in price.
The company’s decision affects all configurations of the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S, with prices increasing by $50 for the 128GB version of the Meta Quest 3S and $100 for the Meta Quest 3. The 256GB version of the Meta Quest 3S will also see a price hike.
Meta’s move is in line with other tech companies that have recently raised prices due to supply chain issues and component shortages. Samsung, Microsoft, and Sony are among those who have hiked prices for their products in response to these challenges.
The impact of the price increase on Meta’s sales remains to be seen, but it’s clear that the company is committed to delivering high-quality hardware, software, and support for its VR platform. The updated pricing will take effect from April 19th.
What matters
- Price increase: $50 for 128GB Meta Quest 3S, $100 for Meta Quest 3
- Meta cites global surge in price of critical components as reason for hike
- Company joins peers like Samsung, Microsoft, and Sony in raising hardware prices
Why it matters
Company joins peers like Samsung, Microsoft, and Sony in raising hardware prices
This GenAI News article was prepared in original wording using reporting and materials published by TechCrunch AI. Source reference: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/16/meta-raises-quest-3-and-quest-3s-prices-due-to-ram-shortage/.
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