Valve sets Steam Frame pricing, opens lottery for SteamOS-based VR kit
Valve revealed Steam Frame release timing and prices starting at $1,059, with a SteamOS-based VR headset that ships with...
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Valve — Steam Frame pricing and reservation launch (September 2026)
On September 14, 2026, Valve publicly announced pricing for Steam Frame, its standalone SteamOS-based VR headset, opening a randomized reservation window rather than a traditional first-come, first-served pre-order. The 256GB model starts at $1,059 USD and the 1TB model at $1,299 USD, with regional pricing published across the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia and Poland. Customers could join the reservation list for a single model through September 17, 2026, with randomized results emailed within a day and initial purchase invitations expected on September 18. Steam Frame runs SteamOS 3 on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-class processor, supports both standalone play and wireless PC streaming via an included Wi-Fi adapter, and ships with Half-Life: Alyx. The launch completes the trio of hardware products Valve first unveiled in November 2025 alongside the Steam Machine and Steam Controller.
Last integrated: September 15, 2026
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Steam Frame first unveiled alongside Steam Machine and Steam Controller
Valve announced all three hardware products together in November 2025, with Steam Frame completing the trio at its September 2026 launch.
View source ↗Valve readies Steam Frame reservation system as launch window nears
Valve prepared a reservation queue mechanism for the headset ahead of formal pricing and date disclosure.
View source ↗Valve reveals Steam Frame pricing and reservation system
Valve published pricing ($1,059 for 256GB, $1,299 for 1TB), opened the randomized reservation list, and confirmed Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 / SteamOS 3 specs, wireless PC streaming via included adapter, and Half-Life: Alyx inclusion. Regional pricing also published for Canada, UK, EU, Australia and Poland.
View source ↗GamingOnLinux confirms regional pricing and reservation cut-off
GamingOnLinux detailed VAT-inclusive pricing across multiple regions and confirmed the reservation list closes September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC, with randomized results emailed within a day.
View source ↗Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong launch announcement scheduled
Valve indicated an announcement from KOMODO at around 10:00 AM JST on September 15 covering availability in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
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