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Meta Increases Quest 2 VR Headset Price by $100, Adds No New Features

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Facebook parent company Meta today announced that it is raising the price of its Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headsets by $100, making the 128GB version $400 and the 256GB version $500. The price change is set to go into effect on August 1.

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Meta is adding no new features to the Quest 2 to justify the price increase, and the company says that it is adjusting the price in order to "continue investing in moving the VR industry forward for the long term."
We've been all-in on VR since the early days of PC and mobile, all the way through to today's premium standalone 6DOF headsets--and we've invested billions of dollars to help nurture a thriving VR ecosystem. Now, we're making a change that will help us continue to invest for the long term and keep driving the VR industry forward with best-in-class hardware, action-packed games, and cutting-edge research on the path to truly next-gen devices.
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The costs to make and ship Quest 2 VR headsets have increased, which is why Meta is raising its prices. The extra funds will allow Meta to invest in "groundbreaking research and new product development." One such product is a new high-end headset called Project Cambria, which will presumably compete with Apple's own rumored AR/VR headset that's set to come out in 2023.

Apple is expected to charge upwards of $2000 for its headset, so it is not a device that's going to be on par with the Quest VR, and will instead compete with much higher-end devices when it launches.

Meta says that it plans to increase the prices for Meta Quest 2 accessories and refurbished units too, but to soften the price hike, every new headset purchase will include VR game Beat Saber for free. Meta claims that even with the pricing changes, the Meta Quest 2 is "the most affordable VR headset with a comparable feature set on the market," and it will "keep getting better after you buy."

Article Link: Meta Increases Quest 2 VR Headset Price by $100, Adds No New Features
 
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Just got mine a couple weeks ago when I learned you’d be able to just use a Meta account starting in August. Been tinkering around with it with a bogus Facebook account and it’s actually been really cool, especially for 3D modeling and linking to my PC for gaming.

What great timing! I was very on the fence for $300, I would have passed at $400.
 
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stiligFox said:
Just got mine a couple weeks ago when I learned you’d be able to just use a Meta account starting in August. Been tinkering around with it with a bogus Facebook account and it’s actually been really cool, especially for 3D modeling and linking to my PC for gaming.

What great timing! I was very on the fence for $300, I would have passed at $400.
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Just a heads up, Meta has been bricking Q2 headsets when they perform reviews and look for bogus accounts.
 
I guess they were just copying Amazon with also their price increase without thinking why...
 
I know Meta is terrible, but this seems bizarre even for them. A $100 price increase is a 1/3 of the former total price of the product, surely that can't be blamed entirely on inflation and increased manufacturing costs?
 
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With the pending recession, we are going into a weird period. Tech companies are just gonna jack up the price on so many of their products and release watered products just cut cost and squeeze out as much profits. I am not gonna deny the elephant in the room, but Apple is basically doing it with the iPhone 14. I just hope quality doesn't get compromised over the next 2 years just to keep shareholders happy. Looks like, the best way for the consumer to win is take a wait and see approach.
 
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Ateam043 said:
I sold my Quest 2 when they forced users to link a FB account. Hard pass.

Patiently waiting on PlayStation’s offering.
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Yeah, I had an unlinked account until I bought a higher-capacity Quest 2, and then they forced me to link to Facebook.

They’re eliminating this requirement next month, though.
 
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This makes me a bit scared of the next iPhone pricing. Meta is (supposedly) making money on the massive amounts of data...but adding $100 to the price of a $299, 2 year old product is a huge jump. In a way...I wonder if they are trying to unload the old stock of Quest 2's to scalpers then drop a Quest 3. Price increase pre-announced, scalpers buy up in anticipation of being able to grab a quick profit, and then Meta wins since most people who wanted one, already bought one by now.
 
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