Valve launches Steam Frame VR headset with advanced processor and display
Valve launches Steam Frame VR headset with advanced Snapdragon processor and improved tracking.
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Valve Steam Frame VR Headset Launch
Valve announced its Steam Frame standalone VR headset on September 14, 2026, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, dual 2160x2160 displays with 72-144Hz refresh rates, and 6GHz wireless connectivity. Pricing starts at £889/$1,059 USD for 256GB models. This marks Valve's first VR headset since 2019's Index, with improvements in weight and display quality. Reservation sign-ups opened September 14 and close September 17, with first purchase emails expected September 18.
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Steam Frame features 4nm Snapdragon processor and 72-144Hz display
Steam Frame contains a 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 16GB Unified LPDDR5X RAM, and dual 2160x2160 resolution displays with 72-144Hz refresh rate. The device runs SteamOS 3 operating system enabling full PC functionality. It includes plug-and-play 6GHz wireless connectivity and works with both VR and non-VR games using new Steam Frame Controllers.
Third-party accessories available for Steam Frame
Zennioptical offers snap-in prescription lenses for Steam Frame at approximately $67.95 per pair. Arcturus provides a full-color passthrough camera upgrade for £129/$149 USD. Valve offers an Ergonomic Accessories Kit for £59/$59 including headstrap, controller handstraps, and light blocker. A Replacement Kit containing face gasket, head cushion, and light blocker costs £49/$49. An "enthusiast" accessories pack with premium audio and additional battery is planned for post-launch.
Valve announces Steam Frame VR headset pricing and availability
Valve announced its Steam Frame standalone VR headset with a starting price of £889/$1,059 USD for the 256GB model and £1,089/$1,299 USD for the 1TB model. The headset includes the device, attached battery, two controllers, spacer, charging cable, and streaming dongle. Sign-ups for reservations opened on September 14, 2026 and close on September 17, 2026 at 6pm BST/10am Pacific Time. First purchase emails are expected to be sent on September 18, 2026.
Steam Frame improves on previous Index model with lighter weight and on-device tracking
Steam Frame represents a significant upgrade over Valve's 2019 Index headset. Improvements include better displays, substantially reduced weight, and movement/position tracking handled on-device rather than requiring external base stations.
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