Facebook’s Oculus Quest VR Headset Shipments Delayed As Industry Grapples With Coronavirus Complications

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Due to the coronavirus, Facebook's Oculus Quest VR headset shipments are delayed by MattRyanPerez

The new Oculus Quest headset is displayed at the Facebook F8 Conference at McEnery Convention Centerin San Jose, California, on April 30, 2019. - Got a crush on another Facebook user? The social network will help you connect, as part of a revamp unveiled Tuesday that aims to foster real-world relationships and make the platform a more intimate place for small groups of friends.

On the hardware side, sellers like Nintendo have been impacted by China manufacturing delays, and Facebook is no different as its Oculus Quest VR headset will remain in short supply for the foreseeable future. The option to purchase a headset online is no longer available, following a statement from Facebook saying Oculus Quest inventory was being impacted by the virus.

Headset shortages could cause concern for game developer Valve—and the VR industry as a whole—as it preps for VR's biggest gaming release ever withValve's premium VR headset Index has been sold out since late last year due to demand for, but sales could theoretically be further impacted if consumers can't get a hold of more budget-friendly options like the Oculus Quest.

 

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