Valve's Steam Frame VR headset starts at $1,059 and ships with Half Life: Alyx
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Valve’s Steam Frame headset launches at $1,059 for a 256-GB model and $1,299 for a 1-TB version, each bundle including a copy of Half-Life: Alyx. The device runs the game natively on its Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen 3 processor, allowing local play without a desktop PC, and can also stream PC-based VR titles. It weighs 469 g with its optional top strap and is marketed as a wearable PC rather than a traditional VR headset.
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How it was reported
- Engadget·Valve Steam Frame review: Solid standalone VR that's too little, too late
- Engadget·Valve's Steam Frame VR headset starts at $1,059 and ships with Half Life: Alyx
- The Verge·I reviewed Valve’s Steam Frame, ask me anything
Sean Hollister spent three weeks beta-testing Valve’s Steam Frame, a headset that may signal a new direction for cross-platform games. He will answer questions live at 4 PM ET (1 PM PT) about the headset, its controllers, ergonomic accessories, and the Arcturus Vision Camera. He invites users to submit questions before the session.
- The Verge·The Steam Frame is made for irresponsible hardware nerds like me
Valve’s Steam Frame is a $1,059 headset with 256 GB or $1,299 for 1 TB, weighing 469 g with its optional top strap and leaving no facial marks after extended use. It is marketed as a wearable PC rather than a VR headset, offering a more comfortable, non-VR-centric experience.
- The Verge·Valve’s Steam Frame costs $1,059
Valve’s Steam Frame headset launches at $1,059 for a 256-GB model and $1,299 for a 1TB version, each including a copy of Half-Life: Alyx. The device runs flat and VR games locally and streams both from a PC. Prices vary by currency: $1,059 / €1,049 / £889 / $1,609 AUD / 4,539 zlotys for the 256-GB model.
- The Verge·Valve has ported Half-Life: Alyx to ARM, and it’s free with Steam Frame
Valve launches the Steam Frame headset and bundles it with a free copy of Half-Life: Alyx. The game is fully ported to ARM64, enabling native play on the Frame’s Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen 3 processor without a desktop PC. The port preserves the original VR experience while eliminating the need for a Windows-based gaming rig.
- TechMeme·Review of Valve's Steam Frame: comfortable to wear, supports multiple ways to play games, but it doesn't feel like a finished product and has short battery life (Sean Hollister/The Verge)
- TechMeme·Valve says the Steam Frame is priced at $1,059 for the 256GB model and $1,299 for the 1TB version, both of which come with a copy of Half-Life: Alyx (Adam Vjestica/The Shortcut)
- Hacker News·Steam Frame starts at $1059