Overview
- Valve formally launched the standalone Steam Frame on Monday with US prices of $1,059 for the 256GB model and $1,299 for the 1TB model.
- Customers can sign up for the reservation window through September 17 and Valve will randomize the list then begin sending purchase invitations starting September 18.
- The headset runs SteamOS 3 on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with 16GB LPDDR5X, 2160×2160 LCDs per eye, inside‑out tracking, Wi‑Fi 7, and an included 6GHz wireless adapter for low‑latency PC streaming.
- Every Steam Frame ships with two 6‑DOF controllers and a copy of Half‑Life: Alyx but does not include a power supply, which Valve offers separately as a 45W USB‑C charger; third‑party accessories include an Arcturus color passthrough camera and ergonomic kits.
- Valve says global DRAM and storage shortages pushed component costs higher and limited initial stock, a dynamic that led it to reuse the Steam Machine-style lottery to curb scalpers and manage fulfillment; waitlists are expected as units are fulfilled from the reservation queue.