Meta Quest 2: Surprise Price Increase Announced

The price of Meta Quest 2 will increase by 100 euros next August.

Meta (formerly known as Facebook) is trying to explain that the unprecedented rise in prices for its VR headset will allow the company to continue to invest in the long term and move the VR industry forward, knowing that the costs of manufacturing and shipping its products continue to rise. Enlarge: “Even with these changes, the Quest 2 remains the most affordable headset on the market, and we continue to invest to regularly add new software features and new titles to the platform to empower the people who can get this stuff. ”

To continue investing in the development of the VR industry in the long term, we are adjusting the price of Meta Quest 2 headsets to $399.99 (128GB) and $499.99 (256GB) effective 08/01/22.

— MetaQuest (@MetaQuestVR) July 26, 2022

From next August, Meta Quest 2 will cost €399.99 for the 128GB model and €499.99 for the 256GB model. These models are currently priced at €299 and €399 on the Facebook store. Prices for accessories and updated Meta Quest 2 models will also go up. Please note that from August 1 to December 31, 2022, future Meta Quest 2 customers will be able to download Beat Saber rhythm game for free.

The future of VR at Meta is threatened by Sony

Despite the investment, Meta’s Reality Labs is in dire straits as Sony slowly but surely prepares for the release of its PlayStation VR 2. However, if losses have been massive (several billion dollars) since 2019, Meta has other VR headsets. plans including Project Cambria. Designed for professionals, slated for release later this year, this headset aims to bring telecommuting to virtual reality and will start at €799.