London, United Kingdom – Meta is potentially phasing out stock of the Meta Quest 2, hinting at a significant shift in the virtual reality market. This move comes as the original Quest headset also appears to be nearing the end of its lifecycle.
Across Meta’s online stores worldwide, the Quest 2 is selling out rapidly, with only the 128GB variant still available in the UK for £199. With reports of over 20 million units sold, the Quest 2 has become one of the most popular mainstream VR headsets, surpassing Sony’s original PlayStation VR in sales.
Existing Quest 2 owners are now wondering about the future of support for their devices. It seems that support for the 2020 headset is already winding down, as several upcoming games are only announced for the upcoming Quest 3, not the Quest 2.
Meta is likely to implement a strict cut-off for Quest 2 support, similar to what happened with the original Quest in 2023. The company announced the end of hardware support for the first Quest on August 31, 2024, after earlier ceasing support on June 29.
While the transition from one headset to another may seem daunting, Meta is expected to release a budget-friendly version of the Quest 3, known as the Quest 3 Lite, later this year. This version is likely to offer upgraded features while keeping costs manageable for users.
The future of VR technology is evolving rapidly, and as Meta navigates the balance between encouraging upgrades and preserving a broad user base, consumers can expect continued innovations in the virtual reality space.