Price increases for the Oculus Quest 2 are expected as Meta announced plans to charge extra for its popular VR headset. Unsurprisingly, the social media giant has already received backlash for the move, as the surge could make VR financially unaffordable for some gamers.
According to the Meta blog post, oculus quest 2 The 128GB model will cost $399.99 starting August 1, while the 265GB version will cost $499.99. The MSRP change will also affect refurbished models, and the company confirms that Quest 2 accessories will also cost more.
Meta says the price increase will help jumpstart the VR industry, which could be a benchmark for both its metaverse ambitions and future projects like Project Cambria. To sweeten the notorious deal, VR rhythm game Beat Saber will ship with a Quest 2 headset, but even the prospect of swinging glow sticks to the beat of Fall Out Boy isn’t enough to shield the company from criticism.
Reaction to the Oculus Quest 2 price increase
On Twitter, fans blame Meta for changing the price of the Oculus Quest 2. One highlights for enthusiasts the fact that the walk prevents gamers from walking through the VR door, while others claim they’ll be taking a PSVR 2 headset instead, is a reference to their recent financial troubles.
Whether you think Meta Quest 2’s price increase is justified or not, the $100 price increase will keep more gamers from getting their hands on the best VR headsets. Sure, getting the cash could help the conglomerate bolster the capabilities of future devices like the Oculus Quest 3, but raising the financial bar could hamper the continued success of its current-gen offering.
Source : PC Gamesn
