Following several rumors and leaks, Valve has officially announced the Steam Frame, “a streaming-first, wireless VR headset + controllers” capable of playing one’s entire Steam library. It launches in early 2026 and includes a Wireless Adapter with Dual Radios (meaning no wire hassles) and Foveated Streaming for over ten times the image quality.
The VR headset includes two 2160×2160 LCD panels with 72 to 144 Hz refresh rates, dual stereo speakers, and four high-resolution cameras for tracking (complete with infrared LEDs). Its hardware includes a Snapdragon 8 Series CPU, 16 GB RAM and between 256 GB and 1 TB of storage space with a microSD slot. There’s also a rechargeable 21.6 Wh lithium-ion battery, a USB-C port, and a USB-C 2.0 port.
You also receive two accompanying controllers with about 40 hours of battery life, which can be used for non-VR titles. It also runs SteamOS and all its accompanying features, including cloud save support and quick suspend/resume. If that wasn’t enough, it pairs with the existing Steam Controller and allows for streaming from the Steam Deck.
However, the other, arguably more exciting part of this whole deal is the Steam Machine, a portable PC with “six times the horsepower” of the Steam Deck. It’s equipped with a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 six-core CPU running at up to 4.8 GHz, a semi-custom AMD RDNA3 GPU with 28 CUs, 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 2.45 GHz max sustained clock speed, and 16 GB DDR5 RAM. Together with FSR, it can play games in 4K/60 FPS.
You can choose from two storage solutions at launch – 512 GB and 2 TB – on an NVMe SSD, but there will also be a “high-speed” microSD slot for further expansion. And since it also runs SteamOS, it’s perfectly capable as a PC as well.
Valve hasn’t announced pricing for all of this, but you can wishlist the Steam Frame and Steam Machine now.
This announcement is exciting news for gamers and VR enthusiasts alike! It’s great to see Valve expanding their hardware lineup with innovative products. Looking forward to seeing how the Steam Frame and portable PC will enhance the gaming experience.
I completely agree! It’s fascinating how Valve is expanding its ecosystem. The combination of a VR headset and a portable PC could really enhance gaming experiences, especially for those who enjoy gaming on the go. It’ll be interesting to see how the streaming capabilities work in practice!
Absolutely! It’s exciting to see how the Steam Frame VR Headset and the portable Steam Machine could enhance gaming experiences. The potential for seamless integration between devices might really change how we approach gaming on the go.
Absolutely! It’s exciting to see how the Steam Frame VR Headset and the portable Steam Machine could change the gaming landscape. It will be interesting to see how they enhance cross-platform compatibility, especially with the growing trend of cloud gaming. These innovations could really broaden access to high-quality gaming experiences!
really change the landscape of gaming. I’m particularly curious about how the streaming capabilities will affect gameplay in VR. It could make high-quality gaming more accessible, especially for those without powerful PCs.
I agree, the streaming capabilities could really enhance gaming experiences, especially for those who travel frequently. It’ll be interesting to see how the Steam Frame handles latency and graphics quality while streaming. This could set a new standard for portable gaming devices!