Meta Quest 2 in 2025: Still Worth Buying or Obsolete?

The Meta Quest 2 is discontinued, but software support runs through 2027 and new stock still exists. The real question is whether this aging headset still offers value compared to the newer Quest 3 and Quest 3S.

Quest 2 release date: September 16, 2020 ·
Discontinued production: 2023 ·
Original price (128GB): $299 ·
Number of games in library: Over 600 ·
Silicone cover recall: recall: Summer 2021

Here are the key specifications that define the Quest 2’s hardware capabilities.

June 2024 that the Quest 2 would be discontinued, with production ending earlier in 2023 ( href=”https://about (June 2024 discontinuation)”anco official news corporation”>Meta Newsroom).

Can I still buy a new Quest 2?

• Yes — remaining stock exists at retailers like Amazon and local electronics stores. In Ireland, purchases from EU sellers benefit from a minimum two-year legal guarantee under EU rules (Citizens Information – Irish government consumer advice).
• If you import from outside the EU, expect added VAT and customs charges (Revenue Ireland – tax authority guidance).

implication: buying new from an Irish retailer gives you the same legal protections as any other electronics purchase, but the clock on future software support is ticking.

Is the Meta Quest 2 still any good in 2024/2025?

Pros of using Quest 2 today

• It remains a solid entry-level headset for standalone play — no required (Meta Quest product page).
• Over 600 games in the library, including Beat Saber and VRChat, are fully playable (Road to VR – industry reports 99% of the Quest library still runs).

Netflix has a dedicated VR app. (available in the Store)

Cons of using Quest 2 now

• Lacks colour passthrough mixed reality — you get black-and-white passthrough.
• The Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 chip is slower than the XR2 Gen 2 in Questand (Qualcomm – chipset designer).
• Fresnel lenses are bulkier and less clear than the pancake lenses in Quest 3 (Road to VR
The trade-off

You save up front, but you lose access to evolving mixed-reality features and future games optimized for the newer chipset.

Bottom line The Quest 2 is still a capable entry-level headset, but its hardware age means it cannot run the next generation of mixed apps. Budget buyers: a good option if the price is under €250. Anyone wanting longevity: look at the Quest 3S.

Is it better to get a Quest2 or a Quest 3?

Quest 2 vs Quest 3: price difference

• • The Quest originally launched at $299; today leftover stock is often priced between $250 and $300 (Meta Quest product page).
  • The Quest 3 starts at $499, and the Quest 3S at $299

  Quest 2 vs Quest 3> performance difference

  • The Quest 3 uses the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, offering roughly 2× the GPU performance and full-colour mixed reality (Road to VR)Road to VR).
  • Quest 3 has pancake lenses, reducing thickness and improving edge-to-edge clarity.

  Quest vs 3S

  • The Quest 3S — released in October 2024 — is the direct budget successor to the Quest 2, with the same XR2 Gen 2 chip as the Quest 3 but lower resolution screens and Fresnel lenses

  > costs $299, exactly the same as the Quest 2’s launch price — hard to argue for Quest 2 unless deeply

  Bottom line:The Quest 3S offers better performance and longer support for the same money as a new Quest 2. Only buy a Quest 2 if you find it used for under €200.

  Here is a side-by-side comparison of thethree models to visualise the differences.

Feature	Quest 2	Quest 3	Quest 3S
Chipset	XR2 Gen 1	XR2 Gendivsummer 2021, Meta recalled the foam facial interface after users reported skin irritation from the foam material (Meta Quest Help Center – recall details). Meta offered free silicone replacement covers to all Quest 2 owners. The official program has ended, but replacements were widely distributed. How to get the replacement silicone cover The recall program closed — if you but a used Quest 2 without a siliconeffindaftermarket replacements. What this means: the skin irritation issue is fully resolved for covered headsets, and used buyers should verify the interface type. Can VR damage your eyes? What eye doctors say about VR The American states that VR headsets do not cause permanent eye damage (American Academy of Ophthalmology – professional medical society). However, they note temporary eye strain, dryness, and fatigue are common after extended (ref>cnncom/tech/computing/is-vr-bad-for-your-eyes-heres-what-eye-doctors-say/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener nofollow”>CNET – tech journalism with medical sources). Does VR cause permanent eye damage? No — current evidence confirms no permanent damage to vision or eye structure from proper VR use. Pediatric use is recommended in moderation, though no specific limit is set by major health bodies. tri main 200e/bruce []-opa “> exper 30 setup purpose takeover evil.  optionalInsider’s 20 documentation official in…     n24-warning”> illegal/et talker> … Related stories FeaturesKarl Stefanovic: Career Exit, Divorce & New Podcast17 Jul 2026 FeaturesTom Green Today: Farm, Net Worth, New Wife, Barrymore17 Jul 2026 FeaturesTattoos Designs: Popular Trends, Unique Ideas & Inspiration16 Jul 2026 FeaturesTiffany Haddish: Biography, Diagnosis, Partner & Updates16 Jul 2026 Daniel HarperStaff Writer Daniel Harper is Editor-in-Chief at Coast Brief, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections. ↑