Steam Frame Reservations: Valve VR From $1,059 Sep 2026

Valve’s hardware roadmap finally closes the VR chapter. On September 14, 2026, The Verge confirmed that Steam Frame reservations are open: a wireless SteamOS headset built to stream your PC library and run verified titles standalone, starting at $1,059.

Two kits, one lottery

The 256GB kit is priced at $1,059 (CAD $1,529 / €1,049 / £889). The 1TB kit is $1,299 (CAD $1,859 / €1,279 / £1,089). Signups ran through September 17 at 10 a.m. PT; Valve randomizes the list and sends the first purchase-offer emails from September 18, with a 72-hour window to buy—same anti-reseller pattern used for Steam Machine.

• SoC / RAM: 4 nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB LPDDR5X
• Displays: 2160×2160 per eye LCD, 72–144 Hz (144 Hz experimental)
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 2×2 + included wireless adapter; Bluetooth 5.4
• OS / audio: SteamOS 3; dual speakers per ear, dual mics
• Battery: 21.6 Wh Li-ion; power supply sold separately ($29)
• Bundle: Steam Frame Controllers (6-DOF) + Half-Life: Alyx (one redeem per device)

Accessories that matter

Reviewers lean on the $59 Ergonomic Accessories Kit (top strap, light blocker, Knuckles-style hand straps). A replacement gasket kit is $49. Partner Arcturus Vision Camera ($149) adds color passthrough and spatial video via the nose-bridge port—monochrome passthrough is default. Valve has also teased a future modular enthusiast kit with dual batteries and Index-style off-ear speakers, without a date or price yet.

Shipping map

Direct Steam shipping covers the US, Canada, UK, EU, and Australia. Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong go through KOMODO; South Korea is listed as coming soon. More than 100 titles are marked Steam Frame Standalone Verified at launch, with the list growing.

Why the price sits above Quest-class peers

Steam Frame is not chasing the cheapest standalone SKU. Valve is selling a SteamOS box that treats wireless PC VR as the default path while still running native ARM titles. That dual mandate, plus Wi-Fi 7 adapter hardware in the box, explains a four-figure floor. Buyers who already own Index knuckles muscle memory will feel at home; buyers chasing pure standalone exclusives should check the Verified list before locking a lottery pick.

Rocks take

Clear, dated commercial launch with public multi-currency pricing and a concrete waitlist mechanic. Source: The Verge / Steam Hardware.

FAQ

Does Frame include a charger? No—Valve sells a 45W PSU separately.

Is Alyx included twice if I already own it? No—only one redeem per device; existing library owners cannot redeem a second copy.