GoKawiilValve prices Steam Frame VR headset at $1,059, bundles free Half-Life: Alyx
Valve has opened reservations for its standalone Steam Frame VR headset, priced at $1,059 for 256GB storage or $1,299 for 1TB, with sign-ups closing September 17 and invitations sent starting September 18. Every unit includes two controllers, a 6GHz wireless adapter, and a native Arm64 rebuild of Half-Life: Alyx that runs directly on the device.
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The Steam Frame costs nearly double Meta's Quest 3 despite comparable specs, so Valve is betting that its open Arm Linux platform and exclusive software library can justify the premium. Pricing pressures tied to AI-driven RAM shortages and rising Qualcomm chip costs appear to be squeezing margins across the VR and gaming hardware market, not just for Valve.
- Steam Frame reservations run through September 17, with purchase invites starting September 18.
- Base price is $1,059 for 256GB, $1,299 for 1TB, plus optional $29 power supply and $59 comfort kit.
- Hardware specs (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB RAM, 120Hz display) closely match Quest 3 but cost far more.
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