Meta raising Quest headset prices due to AI-driven RAM shortage — Quest 3 to cost $600, Quest 3S $350 from April 19

Meta is increasing the prices of its Quest VR headsets due to an AI-driven shortage of RAM components, with the Quest 3 now priced at $600 and the Quest 3S at $350 starting April 19. The price increase is attributed to the rising costs of building high-performance VR hardware. Meta's Reality Labs division has been facing significant losses, prompting the company to adjust its VR ambitions. Despite recent setbacks, Meta remains committed to investing in VR and has plans for new hardware and experiences in the future. Other tech products, such as Sony's PS5 consoles, have also been impacted by component shortages leading to price hikes.