tech
April 16, 2026
Meta raises Quest 3 and Quest 3S prices due to RAM shortage
Starting April 19, the price of the Meta Quest 3S (128GB) and Meta Quest 3S (256GB) will go up by $50 to $349.99 and $449.99, respectively. The price of the Meta Quest 3 is going up by $100 to $599.99.

TL;DR
- Meta is raising prices for its Quest 3 and Quest 3S virtual reality headsets.
- The price increases are effective April 19.
- The Meta Quest 3S (128GB) will cost $349.99 (up $50).
- The Meta Quest 3S (256GB) will cost $449.99 (up $50).
- The Meta Quest 3 will cost $599.99 (up $100).
- The reason cited is the rising cost of memory chips, impacting consumer electronics.
- Updated pricing will also apply to refurbished Quest units.
- Meta Quest accessories will retain their current prices.
- Other tech companies like Samsung, Microsoft, and Sony have also raised hardware prices due to RAM shortages.
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