Meta Quest 3: price increases and new models

Meta has recently announced that prices for the Quest 3 and Quest 3S VR headsets will be going up. The changes are the result of a global memory shortage and rising production costs for high-performance VR hardware.

Price changes

As of April 19, 2026, the price of the Meta Quest 3 headset will increase by $100. The 512GB version will then cost $600, while the entry-level Quest 3S is also getting more expensive. For this headset model, the price goes up by $50, with the new retail prices as follows:

• Meta Quest 3S (128GB): $400 (was $350)
• Meta Quest 3S (256GB): $450 (was $400)
• Meta Quest 3 (512GB): $600 (was $500)

Causes of the price increase

Meta says the higher prices are due to rising production costs for VR hardware, especially a global increase in the cost of essential components such as memory chips. These price hikes are not unique to Meta, but part of a broader trend currently affecting the entire tech industry.

Available accessories

Despite the price increases, accessories for the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S will remain at their current prices. That offers consumers some relief, given the rising cost of the main products. The accessories let users expand their experience without paying extra.

Comparison with earlier models

The Meta Quest 3S is positioned as a more budget-friendly option for consumers who want to enjoy virtual and augmented reality. The device is built around a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chipset and 8GB of RAM, making it suitable for popular VR games such as Batman: Arkham Shadow and Asgard's Wrath. The Quest 3, on the other hand, offers higher-end specs such as sharper image quality and advanced lenses for an improved user experience.

These pricing changes highlight the challenges consumer electronics makers face as production costs continue to rise. Anyone interested in the Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S may want to buy before the stated date to lock in the current prices.