Steam Frame

Steam FramePrice, Specs, Release Date & PC Streaming

Price$1,059

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Steam Frame is Valve's wireless VR headset and controllers, built to stream your whole Steam library from a PC through an included 6GHz wireless adapter. It also runs SteamOS on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, so Steam Frame Verified games play with no PC at all. The headset weighs 440 g with its strap and shows 2160 x 2160 pixels per eye.

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It plays VR and regular Steam games, streamed wirelessly from your PC or played on the headset.

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How it compares

Price

$1,059

The official list price to buy it.

Weight

440g

Grams on your head. Lower is lighter.

Battery life

Rechargeable 21.6 Wh battery in the rear of the headstrap; USB-C charging at up to 45W

How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.

Cost over 3 years

Steam Frame
$1,059
PlayStation VR2
$399.99
Meta Quest 3
$599.99
Meta VR Glasses
$1,299.99
Galaxy XR
$1,799.99

Battery life

Steam Framen/a for the chart
Rechargeable 21.6 Wh battery in the rear of the headstrap; USB-C charging at up to 45W
Meta VR Glasses
~3 hrs
Meta Quest 3
~2 hrs
Galaxy XR
~2 hrs

Current list prices.

The headset as worn. The lighter segment is the puck, reported by Road to VR; Meta has not published its weight.On your headIn your pocket (reported)

Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.

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Everything it works with

What the Steam Frame works with

Does the Steam Frame work with Gaming PC with Steam?

Works

Steam Frame streams your Steam library, VR and non-VR games, from your PC or laptop over the wireless adapter in the box.

What you need
Steam on the PC and the included wireless adapter.
See details and sources (1)
  • Valve: Steam FrameFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    The included plug-and-play 6GHz wireless adapter provides a dedicated link for both VR and non-VR streaming.
    Stream from your PC, laptop, Steam Deck or (coming soon!)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Does the Steam Frame work with Steam Deck?

Works

You can stream games from a Steam Deck to Steam Frame.

See details and sources (1)
  • Valve: Steam FrameFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    Stream from your PC, laptop, Steam Deck or (coming soon!)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Quick answers

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Quick answers

How much does the Steam Frame cost?
$1,059.00 for the Steam Frame 256GB Kit and $1,299.00 for the 1TB Kit on Steam. A power supply is not included. Valve sells a 45W one for $29.00, and a Steam Deck charger also works.
Where can I buy the Steam Frame?
In the US, from Valve on Steam, through a reservation queue. Signups opened on September 14. When your turn comes, Valve emails you the option to buy, and you have 72 hours to complete the purchase. New signups join the end of the waitlist. In Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong it is sold through KOMODO.
What is the Steam Frame?
Valve's wireless VR headset and controllers, built for both VR and regular (non-VR) Steam games. It is designed to stream your Steam library from your PC, and it also plays a growing list of Steam Frame Verified games on its own.

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Works with

Works

Steam Frame streams your Steam library, VR and non-VR games, from your PC or laptop over the wireless adapter in the box.

What you need
Steam on the PC and the included wireless adapter.
See details and sources (1)
  • Valve: Steam FrameFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    The included plug-and-play 6GHz wireless adapter provides a dedicated link for both VR and non-VR streaming.
    Stream from your PC, laptop, Steam Deck or (coming soon!)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Works

You can stream games from a Steam Deck to Steam Frame.

See details and sources (1)
  • Valve: Steam FrameFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    Stream from your PC, laptop, Steam Deck or (coming soon!)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Most paired with

Does the Steam Frame work with Gaming PC with Steam?

Works

Steam Frame streams your Steam library, VR and non-VR games, from your PC or laptop over the wireless adapter in the box.

What you need
Steam on the PC and the included wireless adapter.
See details and sources (1)
  • Valve: Steam FrameFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    The included plug-and-play 6GHz wireless adapter provides a dedicated link for both VR and non-VR streaming.
    Stream from your PC, laptop, Steam Deck or (coming soon!)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Does the Steam Frame work with Steam Deck?

Works

You can stream games from a Steam Deck to Steam Frame.

See details and sources (1)
  • Valve: Steam FrameFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    Stream from your PC, laptop, Steam Deck or (coming soon!)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

What you need

Does the Steam Frame work with Gaming PC with Steam?

Works

Steam Frame streams your Steam library, VR and non-VR games, from your PC or laptop over the wireless adapter in the box.

What you need
Steam on the PC and the included wireless adapter.
See details and sources (1)
  • Valve: Steam FrameFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    The included plug-and-play 6GHz wireless adapter provides a dedicated link for both VR and non-VR streaming.
    Stream from your PC, laptop, Steam Deck or (coming soon!)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

How it works

Works with limits

It charges over USB-C at up to 45W. No power supply comes in the box: use a Steam Deck charger or any USB-C charger of 45W or more.

What you need
A USB-C charger of 45W or more.
What works
USB-C charging at up to 45W, including a Steam Deck charger.
Good to know
No power supply in the box.
See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Works with limits

Glasses fit if the frames are no wider than 140mm. Zenni sells custom prescription lenses for Steam Frame.

What you need
Glasses frames up to 140mm wide, or Zenni prescription lenses for Steam Frame.
What works
Glasses up to 140mm wide; Zenni prescription lenses.
Good to know
Glasses wider than 140mm.
See details and sources (1)
  • Valve: Steam FrameFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    Watch every detail of your virtual world come to life without sacrificing comfort with custom virtual reality lenses for Steam Frame.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Works

Steam Frame pairs with the Steam Controller.

See details and sources (1)
  • Valve: Steam FrameFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    Your Steam Frame headset easily pairs with your Steam Controller.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Nov 12, 2025 · Announced
Valve announces Steam Frame
Valve announced Steam Frame together with the new Steam Machine and Steam Controller.
Sep 14, 2026 · Went on sale
Steam Frame launches on Steam
Steam Frame launched at $1,059 for the 256GB Kit and $1,299 for the 1TB Kit, with reservation signups on Steam.

At a glance

Steam FrameTHIS PRODUCTSteam FrameMeta Quest 3COMPARE WITHMeta Quest 3
Display
2160 × 2160 LCD per eye, 72 to 144Hz (144Hz experimental), pancake lenses
Dual LCD pancake 2064×2208/eye
Battery
Rechargeable 21.6 Wh battery in the rear of the headstrapUSB-C charging at up to 45W
~2 hrs
Works with
Streams Steam games from a PC, laptop or Steam Deckplays the SteamVR catalog and non-VR Steam games
iOS & Android
Weight
440g with headstrap185g core module
~515g
Price
From $1059
$599 (regularly $599.99)
Fov
Up to 110 degrees
~110° horizontal
Controls
Yes, two interior camerasused for foveated streaming
No
Passthrough
Black and white (monochrome) passthrough from the outward cameras
Full-color
Storage
256GBor 1TB, plus a microSD card slot
512GB
More specs
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm), 16GB RAM
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
Software
SteamOS 3 (Arch-based), KDE Plasma desktop
Meta Horizon OS
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7 with dual radios, Bluetooth 5.4, included 6GHz (Wi-Fi 6E) wireless adapter for PC streaming, one USB-C port
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.2 · USB-C
AI
Unknown
Meta AI
Battery device
Unknown
~2–3 hrs

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What's in the box

What comes in the box with the Steam Frame?

Here is what you get when you open it.

Steam Frame headset
Steam Frame Controllers
Wireless adapter

From Valve's pages 1, 2. Checked Oct 21, 2026.

Price compared to others

Price compared to others

Steam Frame
$1,059
PlayStation VR2
$399.99
Meta Quest 3
$599.99
Meta VR Glasses
$1,299.99
Galaxy XR
$1,799.99
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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Steam Frame

Top questions

How much does the Steam Frame cost?
$1,059.00 for the Steam Frame 256GB Kit and $1,299.00 for the 1TB Kit on Steam. A power supply is not included. Valve sells a 45W one for $29.00, and a Steam Deck charger also works.
Where can I buy the Steam Frame?
In the US, from Valve on Steam, through a reservation queue. Signups opened on September 14. When your turn comes, Valve emails you the option to buy, and you have 72 hours to complete the purchase. New signups join the end of the waitlist. In Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong it is sold through KOMODO.
What is the Steam Frame?
Valve's wireless VR headset and controllers, built for both VR and regular (non-VR) Steam games. It is designed to stream your Steam library from your PC, and it also plays a growing list of Steam Frame Verified games on its own.
What are the Steam Frame's screen and lenses like?
Two 2160 x 2160 LCD panels, one per eye, behind thin pancake lenses. Refresh rates run from 72 to 144Hz, with 144Hz marked experimental. Valve rates the field of view at up to 110 degrees.
What battery does the Steam Frame have, and how does it charge?
A rechargeable 21.6 Wh battery sits on the back of the headstrap, which balances the weight. It charges over USB-C at up to 45W. Any USB-C charger of 45W or more works, including a Steam Deck charger.
How long do the Steam Frame controllers last?
Each controller runs on a single AA battery, and Valve rates it at about 40 hours of play.
How much does the Steam Frame weigh?
440 g with the headstrap. The core module on its own is 185 g, and the headstrap with its battery and speakers is 245 g.
Can I wear glasses with the Steam Frame?
Yes, if your frames are no wider than 140mm. For a better fit you can order custom prescription lenses for the headset from Zenni, a Steam Frame Compatible accessory.
Can the Steam Frame show the room around me in color?
Not on its own. The built-in passthrough is black and white, from the outward cameras. The Arcturus Vision Camera, a Steam Frame Compatible accessory, adds 5K HDR color passthrough.
What comes in the box?
The Steam Frame headset, the Steam Frame Controllers and the wireless adapter. Half-Life: Alyx is included as a game you redeem in the headset's settings. A power supply is not included.
What storage options does the Steam Frame have?
256GB or 1TB, and both have a microSD card slot for more space. You pick the model when you sign up for a reservation.

Using it

What does it cost?
It costs $1059 to $1299. That is the list price, before any subscription.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 440g.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Yes, the screen runs at 144Hz.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
How many microphones?
It has 2 microphones. They handle calls, voice control and recording.

Battery and charging

Does it charge over USB-C?
Yes, it charges over USB-C.

Price and models

Is there a newer one?
No. The Steam Frame is the current model.

In the box

What's in the box?
Steam Frame headset, Steam Frame Controllers, Wireless adapter.

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