Tech Desk
Jul 09, 2024
Meta is offering users a £24.99 interest-free monthly instalment payment plan for the Quest 3 VR headset, including two years' worth of Meta Gaming Plus subscription and its extended warranty.
This price is for the 128GB model, with the 512GB option available for just 10% more.
These loan packages are offered by Affirm, a popular 'buy now, pay later' service that has gained traction in recent years.
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This arrangement could help Meta attract users who are unwilling to pay the whole price upfront. It could also serve as a promotion for the Meta Quest Plus service, which adds two games to the user’s library every month, keeping them there as long as the subscription is maintained.
This bundle joins a growing list of similar packages on the market. Microsoft has used 'Xbox All Access' to promote the Game Pass, and Apple’s loan-based iPhone upgrade plan includes Apple Care Plus.
The Quest 3 is a virtual reality (VR) headset developed by Reality Labs, a division of Meta Platforms. Revealed on 1 June 2023 and released on 10 October, it serves as a sequel to the Quest 2, marking another step in Meta's virtual reality ambitions.
