Meta Raises Quest 3 and 3S Prices in April 2026

Meta Platforms announced on Thursday that it will raise prices on its Quest 3 and Quest 3S virtual reality headsets starting April 19, 2026, citing increased costs for critical components amid a global surge in demand for memory chips.

The price adjustments, which apply to new and refurbished units in the United States, mark increases of $50 to $100 across the lineup. The entry-level Quest 3S with 128 gigabytes of storage will rise from $299.99 to $349.99. Its 256GB version will increase from $399.99 to $449.99. The higher-end Quest 3, available only in a 512GB configuration, will jump from $499.99 to $599.99. Accessories for the headsets will remain at current prices.

Meta attributed the hikes to escalating expenses in producing high-performance VR hardware. "The cost of building high-performance VR hardware has risen significantly," the company stated in its announcement. It specifically pointed to memory chips, noting that a global shortage has affected nearly every category of consumer electronics. The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure by tech giants has driven up demand for these components, as manufacturers prioritize supplies for data centers over...