Valve’s streaming-focused VR headset has some cool tricks but a few tradeoffs.

Starting off with the Steam Machine, Valve confirmed that it’s six times more powerful than the Steam Deck and is able to play your entire Steam library, including AAA and indie

Valve is reportedly 'looking into' a standalone version of Half-Life: Alyx for its new Steam Frame VR headset, but still requires a lot of work.

Ultra-fast wireless tethering and a built-in Snapdragon ARM processor make the Steam Frame one of the most versatile and interesting VR gaming headsets thus far.

Hands-on with Valve Steam Frame, a light modular VR headset that runs games locally or streams from PC, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and eye tracking

Valve has finally unveiled its long-awaited standalone VR headset, Steam Frame (aka ‘Deckard’). While pricing and release date are still pending, the company says we’re due to learn more “in early 2026” following the release of developer kits.

The company also announced a new Steam controller and PC called the Steam Machine. All three devices are coming in early 2026. Valve is holding off on announcing pricing and exact availability of the new hardware. There are Steam Frame dev kits available for developers.

Valve’s all new Steam Frame VR headset is set to launch in Spring 2026, promising a premium standalone experience aimed at Meta Quest 3 buyers and serious PC gamers.