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Valve's Steam Frame VR Headset Launches Early 2026

12/2/2025

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Valve's Steam Frame VR headset is set to launch in early 2026 for under $1,000, with pancake optics, 2160×2160 per-eye resolution, and eye tracking.
It supports PC VR and flat-screen games, and can operate standalone without a powerful gaming PC.
However, it includes monochrome passthrough and has no major VR launch titles.
The design aims for a lightweight structure with upgraded controllers and a user-driven focus on comfort and modding.

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Story summary

Valve's Steam Frame VR headset is set to launch in early 2026 for under $1,000, with pancake optics, 2160×2160 per-eye resolution, and eye tracking.
It supports PC VR and flat-screen games, and can operate standalone without a powerful gaming PC.
However, it includes monochrome passthrough and has no major VR launch titles.
The design aims for a lightweight structure with upgraded controllers and a user-driven focus on comfort and modding.