Steam Frame
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| Codename | Deckard (Headset) Roy (Controllers) |
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| Developer | Valve |
| Type | Virtual reality headset |
| Released | September 18, 2026 |
Introductory price | US$1,059 (256 GB) / US$1,299 (1 TB) |
| Media | Digital distribution |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| CPU | ARM64 |
| Memory | 16 GB unified LPDDR5X RAM |
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| microSD card slot | |
| Display | Dual 2160 × 2160 LCD (per eye), 72–144 Hz (144 Hz experimental) |
| Sound | Dual speaker drivers per ear, dual-microphone array |
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Online services | Steam |
| Dimensions | 175 mm × 95 mm × 110 mm (6.9 in × 3.7 in × 4.3 in) (core module + facial interface) |
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| Predecessor | Valve Index |
| Website | store |
The Steam Frame is a virtual reality headset developed by Valve. It was announced in November 2025 as part of a broader Steam hardware lineup and is a successor to the Valve Index. It was released on September 14, 2026.
The Steam Frame is a standalone VR headset using inside-out tracking, competing primarily with similar Android-based headsets such as the Meta Quest. It can run software (including both VR and non-VR games) natively using its Linux-based SteamOS operating system, leveraging the existing Proton compatibility layer for Windows software, as well as additional compatibility layers for Android apps (primarily for running software targeting similar standalone headsets), and running x86-64 code on its ARM-based CPU. It can also stream software wirelessly from a personal computer using Steam Link. Unlike the Valve Index, the Frame does not need to be physically tethered to a PC, nor does it require external "lighthouse" base stations placed in the room.