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FCC Releases Valve Steam Frame Docs, Reveals $800-$1,200 Summer Launch

6/19/2026

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The FCC lifted its embargo on Valve’s Steam Frame controller documents on June 18, 2026.
The released safety manual shows TMR thumbsticks that are claimed more precise and lower-power than Hall-effect sticks.
It also confirms a Frame Enthusiast Kit with a hot-swappable lithium-ion battery pack for mid-session swaps.
Analysts estimate the headset will cost $800-$1,200, with Valve targeting a summer 2026 launch, a price announcement on June 23, 2026, and pre-orders on June 30, 2026.

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Story summary

The FCC lifted its embargo on Valve’s Steam Frame controller documents on June 18, 2026.
The released safety manual shows TMR thumbsticks that are claimed more precise and lower-power than Hall-effect sticks.
It also confirms a Frame Enthusiast Kit with a hot-swappable lithium-ion battery pack for mid-session swaps.
Analysts estimate the headset will cost $800-$1,200, with Valve targeting a summer 2026 launch, a price announcement on June 23, 2026, and pre-orders on June 30, 2026.