Meta's VR Headsets Get Pricier Due to Memory Chip Shortage

Meta is the latest tech giant to raise prices in response to the global RAM shortage.

Meta announced on Thursday that it will be increasing the prices of its virtual reality headsets, including the Meta Quest 3S and Meta Quest 3. The price hikes are due to the rising cost of memory chips, which has been affecting the entire consumer electronics industry.

The Meta Quest 3S (128GB) and Meta Quest 3S (256GB) will see a price increase of $50 to $349.99 and $449.99, respectively. The Meta Quest 3 will see a more substantial price hike of $100, increasing to $599.99. The price adjustments will also apply to refurbished Meta Quest units, but accessories will remain at their current prices.

According to Meta, the company needs to adjust its pricing to maintain the quality of its hardware, software, and support. The company cited the global surge in memory chip prices as the primary reason for the price increase.

Meta is not alone in raising prices due to the RAM shortage. Other tech companies like Samsung, Microsoft, and Sony have also implemented price hikes in response to the shortage.

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