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Meta Raises Quest 3 Prices Amid Global Chip Shortage

4/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. will raise prices for Quest 3 and Quest 3S amid a global memory chip shortage, effective April 19.
The Quest 3S 128GB will cost $350, the 256GB $450, and the Quest 3 512GB $600.
Refurbished units will also see price hikes.
Meta cites rising costs of high-performance virtual reality (VR) hardware and broader tech-sector pressure, noting Microsoft and Sony also raise prices.

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Historical Context

The global chip shortage, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, began affecting technology sectors in 2020, leading to significant price increases. By 2021, companies like Intel and Samsung reported a 20% rise in chip prices, impacting production costs for consumer electronics. This ongoing crisis has prompted Meta Platforms, Inc. to raise prices for its Quest 3 and Quest 3S, reflecting broader trends in the tech industry.

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Story summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. will raise prices for Quest 3 and Quest 3S amid a global memory chip shortage, effective April 19.
The Quest 3S 128GB will cost $350, the 256GB $450, and the Quest 3 512GB $600.
Refurbished units will also see price hikes.
Meta cites rising costs of high-performance virtual reality (VR) hardware and broader tech-sector pressure, noting Microsoft and Sony also raise prices.

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