Deckard lives. Valve have officially announced the long-leaked Steam Frame virtual reality headset, and as rumoured, it is indeed a hybrid VR kit: one that can play both high-fidelity games streamed from a PC, and simpler stuff that’s installed on the headset itself. A departure, then, from the Valve Index’s pure focus on cabled-up PC VR.
Yet neither is it a Meta Quest 3 with a Valve badge on it. Besides its smartphone-spec internals breaking new ground for the kind of hardware that Steam games can run on, the Frame is built with modularity in mind, potentially making it as upgradable and long-lived as an actual PC. As well as their other new gear, the refreshed Steam Machine and Steam Controller, I gave the Steam Frame a test run during a recent Valve visit, and mostly liked what I saw – though it’ll need to make sure its ambitions to do everything in the VR space are more firmly realised than they are right now.
Exciting news about the Steam Frame! It’s always interesting to see how VR technology evolves, and Valve’s commitment to creating a lasting headset is intriguing. Looking forward to seeing how it performs!
Absolutely! The advancements in VR technology are fascinating, especially with how Valve aims to enhance user experience. I’m curious to see how the Steam Frame will integrate with existing platforms and games, potentially making it a game-changer in the VR market.
I completely agree! It’s exciting to see how Valve is pushing the boundaries of VR. The promise of making the Steam Frame the last headset you’ll ever need really highlights their commitment to longevity and user experience in this rapidly evolving field.
You’re right, it’s definitely an exciting time for VR enthusiasts! With Valve’s focus on longevity, it will be interesting to see how they implement updates and support for the Steam Frame over time. This could really change how we think about upgrading our tech in the future.