Are you looking for a more affordable way to get into VR?
Well, it looks like Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is making that possible.
With the new price drop, more people will be able to enjoy fully immersive games and experiences.
But, why the sudden price drop?
Meta lost $13.7 billion on VR and AR in 2022 and laid off 11,000 workers in November.
It's clear they're trying to regain their footing in the market by making their hardware more accessible.
And, with these price drops, they're hoping to attract more customers who may have been hesitant to invest in VR before.
It's worth noting that until last August, the Meta Quest 2 256GB was even cheaper, at $400.
However, Meta increased the price of both versions of the headset by $100 as their stock price dipped.
But, with the new price drops, it's once again more affordable for people who want to get into VR.
The Meta Quest Pro, which launched at its current price last October, is pitched as an enterprise-level device rather than a device specifically for gaming.
However, it's still a great option for gamers who want a higher resolution device. And, with the new price drop, it's becoming more accessible for everyone.
John Carmack, a VR pioneer and former employee of Meta, recently left the company and wrote in his farewell letter that the company "constantly self-sabotage" their own VR efforts.
Hopefully, with these price drops, Meta is taking a step in the right direction to make VR more accessible and successful.
The new prices are lowering in the US and Canada, as well as across most of Europe, Australia, Japan, and Taiwan.
Regional pricing has not been announced, but we can hope for similar drops in prices worldwide.
In conclusion, with the upcoming release of the Meta Quest Pro, it's clear that they're committed to making VR a success.
So, if you've been holding off on investing in VR, now may be the perfect time to take the leap.
Well, it looks like Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is making that possible.
"Our goal has always been to create hardware that’s affordable for as many people as possible to take advantage of all that VR has to offer," says the announcement.From tomorrow, the Meta Quest 2 256GB will be available for $430, down from $500, and the recently launched Meta Quest Pro will be available for $1000, down from $1500.
With the new price drop, more people will be able to enjoy fully immersive games and experiences.
But, why the sudden price drop?
Meta lost $13.7 billion on VR and AR in 2022 and laid off 11,000 workers in November.
It's clear they're trying to regain their footing in the market by making their hardware more accessible.
And, with these price drops, they're hoping to attract more customers who may have been hesitant to invest in VR before.
It's worth noting that until last August, the Meta Quest 2 256GB was even cheaper, at $400.
However, Meta increased the price of both versions of the headset by $100 as their stock price dipped.
But, with the new price drops, it's once again more affordable for people who want to get into VR.
The Meta Quest Pro, which launched at its current price last October, is pitched as an enterprise-level device rather than a device specifically for gaming.
However, it's still a great option for gamers who want a higher resolution device. And, with the new price drop, it's becoming more accessible for everyone.
John Carmack, a VR pioneer and former employee of Meta, recently left the company and wrote in his farewell letter that the company "constantly self-sabotage" their own VR efforts.
Hopefully, with these price drops, Meta is taking a step in the right direction to make VR more accessible and successful.
The new prices are lowering in the US and Canada, as well as across most of Europe, Australia, Japan, and Taiwan.
Regional pricing has not been announced, but we can hope for similar drops in prices worldwide.
In conclusion, with the upcoming release of the Meta Quest Pro, it's clear that they're committed to making VR a success.
So, if you've been holding off on investing in VR, now may be the perfect time to take the leap.
