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Valve Unveils Steam Frame VR Headset for 2026 Release

11/19/2025

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Valve Corporation announced Steam Frame, a standalone VR headset, with release planned for Q1 2026.
It uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, 16GB RAM, and dual 2160x2160 LCD displays.
The device runs SteamOS and Android apps and relies on inside-out tracking via four monochrome cameras plus pupil-tracking cameras.
It weighs 440 grams with the headstrap, and an optional ergonomic kit will improve comfort despite concerns about balance and adjustability.

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Valve Corporation announced Steam Frame, a standalone VR headset, with release planned for Q1 2026.
It uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, 16GB RAM, and dual 2160x2160 LCD displays.
The device runs SteamOS and Android apps and relies on inside-out tracking via four monochrome cameras plus pupil-tracking cameras.
It weighs 440 grams with the headstrap, and an optional ergonomic kit will improve comfort despite concerns about balance and adjustability.