The Meta Quest 2 just got $100 cheaper

The Meta Quest 3 is coming soon, so snag its predecessor at a lower price.
By Tabitha Britt  on 
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Get the Meta Quest 2 for just $299. Credit: Meta

SAVE $100: As of June 4, the retail price of the Meta Quest 2 has dropped to $299, down from $399. This price drop comes following the announcement of the Meta Quest 3.


If you've been eyeing the Meta Quest 2 for a while but haven't been able to justify the cost, you're in luck. This coveted headset just got $100 cheaper, making it the most affordable VR headset on the market. Meta announced the price drop on June 1, alongside the official announcement of the new Quest 3 headset.

As of June 4, you can score the Meta Quest 2 (128GB) for $299, down from $399 — a price rollback of $100. This price drop brings the Quest 2 back down to the original price it had before it was raised in June 2022.

The Meta Quest 2 is unique because it doesn't require a PC or smartphone. This VR headset is an all-in-one device with an extensive library of games and apps accessed directly from the headset. In addition to its convenience, the Meta Quest 2 offers a high-quality experience with 20 pixels per degree visuals and advanced tracking capabilities. Compared to other VR headsets, such as the HTC Vive Pro 2 and the Valve Index, the Meta Quest 2 is a steal.

This price drop isn't the only news Meta has made lately. In addition to the lower price point, Meta announced that the Quest 2 and Quest Pro GPU and CPU components are receiving an upgrade, giving users a more immersive experience than ever before.

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According to a press release, the Quest 2 and Pro users can expect a 26% CPU performance increase with a 19% GPU speed increase for Quest 2 and 11% for Quest Pro. With the Meta Quest 2's already-impressive features and now even better performance, there's never been a better time to invest in a VR headset.

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Tabitha Britt is a freelance writer, editor, SEO & content strategist. Aside from writing for Mashable, Tabitha is also the founding editor-in-chief of DO YOU ENDO — a digital magazine by individuals with endometriosis, for individuals with endometriosis. She has a Master's degree in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School of Social Research and is a grad of Sextech School. You can find more of her work in various online pubs, including National Geographic, Insider, Kinkly, and others.


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