The 128GB storage mannequin of Quest 3 is being discontinued, and the 512GB mannequin has been minimize to its $500 worth.
Quest 3 launched a 12 months in the past with two fashions, 128GB storage for $500 or 512GB for $650.
When inventory of the 128GB mannequin depletes, the 512GB possibility would be the sole Quest 3 mannequin. Till that occurs, the 128GB mannequin is out there at a reduced worth of $430.
This announcement comes as Meta simply formally revealed and opened preorders for Quest 3S, a less expensive headset that has the identical Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset and coloration passthrough blended actuality capabilities as Quest 3, however makes use of the outdated fresnel lenses and single panel from Quest 2.
Meta additionally introduced that it is discontinuing Quest 2 and Quest Professional by the tip of the 12 months or when inventory runs out, whichever comes first.
When Quest 2, Quest Professional, and the 128GB Quest 3 are gone, Meta’s headset lineup will probably be simplified to:
- Quest 3S (128GB): $300
- Quest 3S (256GB): $400
- Quest 3 (512GB): $500
In addition to simplifying Meta’s lineup, this transfer might push many potential Quest 3S 256GB patrons as much as Quest 3, since for $100 extra they’ll get a slimmer headset with double the storage, pancake lenses, larger decision, and exact IPD adjustment.