Almost two years after it hit the market, Meta Officially raise the price of Quest2VR headsets For $ 100.
Starting August 1, the Meta Quest 2 128GB storage configuration was priced at $ 399.99 (previously $ 299), but the 256GB model is now retailed at $ 499.99. Meta also confirmed that from August 1st to December 31st, those who purchased Quest 2 will receive a free digital copy of Beat Saber.
For the time being, Meta Quest 2 will continue to be available at many retail stores at its current price (see). Amazon / Best buy).
Inflation is cited by Meta as one of the reasons for writing the price increase.[T]The cost of manufacturing and shipping our products is rising. ” Recent blog posts.. “By adjusting the price of Quest 2, we can continue to increase our investment in innovative research and new product development that takes the VR industry to new heights.”
Meta also said it plans to launch Project Cambria later this year, teasing the “Ambitious VR Hardware Roadmap” and will release a “New Generation of MetaQuest” in the future.
Nonetheless, Meta pointed out that Quest 2 “continues to be the most affordable VR headset” on the market, despite the $ 100 price increase. In addition, the long-awaited titles such as Ghostbusters VR, Among Us VR, and NFL Pro Era are being advertised in Quest 2.However, these titles also other The long-awaited VR headset such as PSVR2.
Meta has the advantage of being a VR gaming headset that doesn’t require a gaming PC or console to work, but there are some games dedicated to that platform. Especially Resident Evil 4 VR.
Next month, Meta will also launch a new account system, eliminating the need for Quest 2 owners to use their Facebook account to use their headsets.
Taylor is IGN’s Associate Tech Editor. You can follow her on her Twitter @TayNixster..
