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- Valve is releasing a new wireless and autonomous VR headset called the Steam Frame, aimed at competing with Metas Quest.
- The Steam Frame will operate on SteamOS, powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and feature 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, with storage options of 256GB and 1TB expandable via microSD.
- It will have two 2K LCD screens per eye, with adjustable refresh rates from 72 to 144Hz, and a lightweight design thanks to pancake optics and integrated audio.
- The Steam Frame is designed to integrate Steam more directly into the gaming experience, marking Valves third attempt to reshape the video game market.
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Valve Introduces Wireless Steam Frame VR Headset, Aiming to Compete with Meta’s Quest
In 2026, six years after the release of the Valve Index, Valve is set to launch the Steam Frame, a new wireless and autonomous VR headset. This device aims to integrate Steam more directly into the gaming experience. Following the Steam Machine and Steam Controller, the Steam Frame represents Valve’s third attempt to reshape the video game market. Unlike the high-precision, wired Valve Index (priced over $1,000), the Steam Frame targets a broader audience with its wireless capabilities and optional PC connectivity, similar to Meta’s Quest. The Steam Frame will operate on SteamOS, powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Storage options include 256GB and 1TB, both expandable via microSD. The display will feature two 2K LCD screens per eye, with refresh rates ranging from 72 to 144Hz. Weighing just 435 grams (including the strap and battery), the lightweight design is achieved through the use of pancake optics and integrated audio.
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