Starting August 1st, the 128GB storage configuration for the Meta Quest 2 will cost $399.99 (previously $299), while the 256GB model will now sell for $499.99. Meta also confirmed that from August 1st to December 31st, those who purchase a Quest 2 will receive a free digital copy of Beat Saber. Meta cites inflation as one of the reasons for the price hike, writing, “[T]The cost of manufacturing and shipping our products has increased,” Meta said in a recent blog post. “By adjusting the price of Quest 2, we can continue to increase our investment in groundbreaking research and development of new products that push virtual reality. industry to new heights”. Oculus Quest 2 Meta also teased its “ambitious VR hardware roadmap,” once again mentioning that it plans to release Project Cambria later this year and noting that the company plans to release “new generations of Meta Quest” in the future. Still, Meta pointed out that despite the $100 price hike, the Quest 2 “continues to be the most affordable VR headset” on the market. It further touts that highly anticipated titles are coming to Quest 2, such as Ghostbusters VR, Among Us VR and NFL Pro Era. It’s important to mention, however, that these titles are also coming to other VR headsets, such as the highly anticipated PSVR2. Although the Meta does have the advantage of being a VR gaming headset that doesn’t require a gaming PC or console to run, and has a few games exclusive to its platform, most notably Resident Evil 4 VR. Next month, Meta will also begin rolling out a new account system that will finally stop requiring Quest 2 owners to use a Facebook account to use the headset. Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
