Looks like facebook are trying to compete with Pico pricewise.
*** Oculus Quest 2 Owners Thread ***
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Looks like facebook are trying to compete with Pico pricewise.
Soldato
Looks like Amazon haven't waited until August to up their prices. It's already showing as £399 for the 128GB version. That puts me from 'going to buy one' to 'highly unlikely to bother now'.
Soldato
My guess is this isn't cambria, this is about q3 coming in. All those early sales are about to come out of warranty. I'd guess sales are slowing down too. Set a new price, then when the q3 comes in at that price, it looks OK.
On the other hand... 2nd hand units have just gone up in price theoretically. Which is pretty nice, since I was planning on selling one of mine when the q3 releases, to help fund it.
On the other hand... 2nd hand units have just gone up in price theoretically. Which is pretty nice, since I was planning on selling one of mine when the q3 releases, to help fund it.
Associate
Are they going to make the 256gb which is currently £399 the starter model rather than 128, or is the 256 increasing in price as well.?
Soldato
Both are going up by £100.
Soldato
I changed my mind. Just didn't buy it from Amazon (so did still manage to get it for £299), which I had planned to next month as I have a bunch of vouchers I was going to put towards the purchase. I guess I'll just use the vouchers on any accessories I end up needing.
Soldato
Get someones referral code before you activate. Then you can get £23 in store credit, and they get it too.
Mines here if you don't have anyone: https://www.oculus.com/referrals/link/RugbyRaggs/
Soldato
Thanks. I'm not activating until the new facebook-free portal is live, though the delivery probably won't arrive much before that anyway. I did see someone mention a code on here recently. I'll have to skim through the posts and see if they'll send me one 
Soldato
I just included mine in my post above.Thanks. I'm not activating until the new facebook-free portal is live, though the delivery probably won't arrive much before that anyway. I did see someone mention a code on here recently. I'll have to skim through the posts and see if they'll send me one
Definitely check out the hangout thread, group of 5-6 of us now, who regularly play together. Slowly growing. Had some absolutely brilliant nights gaming, honestly laughed until I've cried at times.
30% price rise for the base model is a bit steep. Still probably the best value VR headset, but for a lot of people it takes it from impulse buy to 'maybe'.
£500 for the 256gb version definitely feels too steep now. Ok 'only' 25% increase so makes it slightly less overpriced compared to the 128gb.
I imagine this puts less pressure on Sony to keep the PSVR2 price down.
£500 for the 256gb version definitely feels too steep now. Ok 'only' 25% increase so makes it slightly less overpriced compared to the 128gb.
I imagine this puts less pressure on Sony to keep the PSVR2 price down.
Anyone who looks into purchasing a Q2 at the newer price may have a rethink, as accessories like the headstrap, battery pack, facial interface, carry case and headphones, while not compulsory purchases are highly recommended, which pushes the price into almost silly money.
I shall be hanging on to my rare, retro 64gb edition.
I shall be hanging on to my rare, retro 64gb edition.
Soldato
Appreciated. It does appear to require a Facebook account though, at least at the moment, so will have to check it again once they change to the new style accounts as I don't (and won't) use Facebook.
Underboss
FB requirement is dropping in august i believe
Associate
I suppose those of us that have bought can consider ourselves lucky to have bought at the old price, Got mine 3-4 months ago from Argos.
I also got the four year accidental damage insurance from Argos for £55, I believe its underwritten by Domestic and General, I felt considering the nature of the Quest that is a compulsory purchase.
I understand if any thing goes wrong that the quest is picked up from your house by courier rather than taking it to Argos.
Wonder though if you do have have to avail of the repair service what is the turn-around time like. I would imagine its not great.
I also got the four year accidental damage insurance from Argos for £55, I believe its underwritten by Domestic and General, I felt considering the nature of the Quest that is a compulsory purchase.
I understand if any thing goes wrong that the quest is picked up from your house by courier rather than taking it to Argos.
Wonder though if you do have have to avail of the repair service what is the turn-around time like. I would imagine its not great.
To be fair this price rise is only back up to what the original Quest headset cost 3 years ago. If anything the £300 always felt like it was too cheap and that oculus were effectively giving it away at cost based on the price of components/etc in it. Look at how much most of the competitors are charging!
As others have said my main concern is that it prompts Sony to raise the price of their ps5 headset given their closest competitor is now £400.
As others have said my main concern is that it prompts Sony to raise the price of their ps5 headset given their closest competitor is now £400.
Soldato
Meta Quest 2 VR headset price jumps $100 to $399, gets zero new features
Bucks usual trend of 2-year-old hardware dropping in price, blames "rising costs."
arstechnica.com
Ars Technia article mentions a version for business not tied to any Facebook/Meta accounts that retails for $799 plus what was done to cheapen the Q2.
Soldato
I had a wireless Vive previously and the Q2 is about equal to that with less screen door or god rays. Less capable for PC connection but still a decent bit of kit at the new price just not the bargain it was.