Oculus Quest 2 - where to buy?

[flickertail]

My daughter has asked for an Oculus Quest 2 for her birthday.

 

Does anyone know if any retailer is selling it for less than $299?

[Mikebloke]

I think you'll struggle to find it cheaper brand new. As its a Facebook (oh I guess that is 'Meta' now) device it's probably not one to go on heavy discounts except at a retailers digression at a loss of profit on their side of things.

 

Occasional sales may come up to entice you to buy at new websites: I've seen one supplying the UK for £15 less. I won't link to it as we seem to have a huge mark up of about an extra $100 here in the UK. 

 

I've looked for awhile for getting a VR set myself, and the only way you can get it cheaper is to buy second hand. While this is a slightly dangerous prospect, it comes with the benefit that many people genuinely only use it a couple of times before getting bored of it. Some people feel sick playing it, etc. 

 

I'd just make sure you have a way of returning or getting refunds from a second hand app/website if you go this way in the unlikely event that you get a dud on purpose. I think in this situation, lots of devices go second hand because they simply aren't used once bought. 

Edited January 2, 2022 by Mikebloke

[Austin]

I don't think there were even deals on them during the holidays. Now that the holidays are over, it's doubtful you're going to find them discounted. I'd say just take the plunge? VR is fun and is worth the price of entry.