The Meta Quest 3 is about to be hit with a major price hike — grab the VR headset before it's too late

A Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S alongside a candle, can of paintbrushes, and five markers — (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)

The ongoing RAM shortage continues to be a major issue for manufacturers, and it's now affecting two of our favorite VR headsets. Starting this Sunday, April 19th, the prices of both the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S will increase by $100 and $50, respectively, so if you want to grab the headsets before the hike, now is your last chance to do so.

Meta Quest 3S 128GB: $299.95 at Amazon (ends Sunday)

The Meta Quest 3S is all about bang for the buck, offering much of the same hardware as the standard Quest 3 with last-gen lenses and a slightly lower-quality display. The Quest 3S even boasts better battery life than its more-expensive sibling, plus you get access to the same library of games.

Until Sunday, you can get the 128GB configuration of the budget-friendly headset for $300, while the 256GB version is going for $399 and comes with a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow.

According to a blog post from Meta, the "global surge in the price of critical components — specifically memory chips — is impacting almost every category of consumer electronics, including VR", which means the price of the VR hardware is set to be affected in the following way:

Meta Quest 3 512GB: ~~was $499~~ now $599 (starting April 19)
Meta Quest 3S 128GB: ~~was $299~~ now $349.99 (starting April 19)
Meta Quest 3S 256GB: ~~was $399~~ now $449.99 (starting April 19)

The price hike will also affect refurbished units selling through Meta's store. It's definitely unfortunate, but the good news is that you still have a few days to grab your Meta Quest headset before it gets hit with the price increase.

Not sure which Meta Quest headset is right for you? Check out our Meta Quest 3 vs Quest 3S guide, where we break down all of the pros and cons of each model.

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After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.