US EditionMeta to Raise Quest VR Headset Prices in US on Rising Component Costs
Meta said rising memory chip costs are forcing Quest 3 price hikes of up to $100, with refurbished headsets also getting new prices.
- On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Meta announced price increases for its Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, effective April 19, with hikes reaching up to $100 across models.
- Rising costs for memory chips prompted the adjustment, as Meta cited a global surge in critical component prices necessary to maintain hardware quality and support standards.
- Quest 3S models increase by $50 to $349 and $449 respectively, while Quest 3 rises $100 to $599, with refurbished units also subject to the price changes.
- Meta joins industry peers Samsung, Microsoft, and Sony in raising hardware prices due to the global RAM shortage affecting consumer electronics across multiple categories.
- Consumers can purchase at current rates until April 19, while all Quest accessories remain at their current retail prices despite the headset price increases.
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