Meta Join 2024 is tomorrow, which suggests the much-leaked Meta Quest 3S is about to be revealed (we hope). Regardless of the occasion being solely hours away, nevertheless, there are nonetheless extra leaks available.
The most recent data, noticed by TechRadar, means that with the launch of the 3S, Meta will low cost each Meta Quest 3 fashions and cease manufacturing of the 128GB mannequin someday in November.
These leaks come from X (previously Twitter) customers CezaryXR, the editor-in-chief at XR Every day Information, and Lunayian, who has posted a number of Quest 3S leaks earlier than, together with pictures of what seems to be advertising materials for the 3S.
Lastly, later in March 2023 u/LuffySanKira on Reddit claims they had been proven these "Meta Quest 3s" mockups in what was probably a Consumer Analysis Zoom name. They had been deleted shortly after.
The account has an age of three years with little exercise in VR, and continues to be energetic.
13/x 🧵 pic.twitter.com/kq0wTdDodz
— Luna (@Lunayian) March 26, 2024
In response to CezaryXR, there will likely be two fashions of the Quest 3S — a 128GB mannequin priced at round $300 and a 256GB model for about $400. These costs are similar to the Quest 2 and far decrease than the Quest 3’s present $499 and $649 worth tags.
If the leak is correct, Meta may also cease producing the 128GB Quest 3 mannequin someday in November, which means it received’t be in the stores after inventory runs out. On the identical time, each Quest 3 fashions will get a reduction — however we don’t understand how low the costs will go.
Unique Leak earlier than Meta Join:
Meta will cease manufacturing of the 128GB Quest 3 by mid-November, leaving solely the 512GB variant.
Each variations will likely be discounted till the 128GB inventory runs out, after which solely the 512GB mannequin will likely be accessible.
— Cezary Sobociński (@CezaryXR) September 23, 2024
Though a reduction feels like a superb factor, in the long term, it may increase the worth general. As soon as 128GB inventory runs out, individuals could have no selection however to purchase the 512GB mannequin — and with that a lot storage, it appears most unlikely that even its discounted worth will likely be near the cheaper mannequin’s $499.
Assuming the Quest 3S pricing estimates are correct, that may go away consumers with three choices:
- The 128GB Quest 3S for round $300
- The 256GB Quest 3S for round $400
- The 512GB Quest 3 for one thing like $600
Our first ideas in taking a look at these costs are that folks would love the tremendous inexpensive Quest 3S fashions, however gross sales for the Quest 3 would absolutely go down. It’s exhausting to consider that’s what Meta desires, so there’s undoubtedly room for these leaks to be somewhat off. It’s all unofficial hypothesis anyway, so it’s all the time greatest to take it with skepticism
The very best half about this leak is that we solely want to attend 24 hours to have the document set straight. Be sure to examine our protection of Meta Join tomorrow for all the newest information on the Quest 3S and the destiny of the Quest 3.
