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Steam Frame Starts at $1,059 and Includes Half-Life: Alyx
Valve has revealed Steam Frame pricing and opened reservations for its new standalone VR headset.
SteamOS, standalone VR, and PC streaming
Steam Frame runs SteamOS and is built for both standalone VR and wireless PC VR. Our earlier Steam Frame overview covers the headset’s broader hardware and software setup.
Valve has also tested 70 other VR games that earned its Steam Frame Verified label, including Beat Saber, SUPERHOT VR, Pistol Whip, and Walkabout Mini Golf VR.
FAQ
How much does Steam Frame cost?
Steam Frame will cost $1,059 for the 256GB model and $1,299 for the 1TB model in the United States.
Both versions include the headset, tracked controllers, and the USB wireless dongle used for direct PC VR streaming.
Can you add more storage?
Yes. Steam Frame has a microSD card slot, so gamers can add storage beyond the built-in capacity.
What comes in the Ergonomic Accessories Kit?
Valve sells the Ergonomic Accessories Kit separately for $59. It includes a top strap, controller hand straps, and an extended light blocker.
Can Half-Life: Alyx run without a PC?
Yes. Valve has created a native ARM version of Half-Life: Alyx that runs directly on Steam Frame without a PC. Valve says eye-tracked foveated rendering and other SteamVR and graphics work helped make the standalone version possible.
Every Steam Frame includes Half-Life: Alyx for buyers who do not already own the game. The original PC version remains available on Steam.
How Steam Frame reservations work
Valve is using a reservation queue instead of a normal preorder system. Gamers can register for either storage model now.
Valve will randomize the order of existing reservations on September 17 at 10 a.m. Pacific. Every reservation placed before that cutoff has the same chance of getting an early spot in the queue.
Valve plans to send the first purchase offers later that day. Everyone else will move onto an automatic waitlist as more units become available.
Valve has not shared how many Steam Frame units are ready for the first wave, so a reservation does not guarantee an immediate purchase offer.
