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Steam Frame

Release date

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Steam Frame costs from $1,059 and went on sale September 14, 2026. It runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip with 16GB of RAM and shows 2160 x 2160 pixels per eye at 72 to 144Hz. An included 6GHz wireless adapter streams games from your PC, and the headset weighs 440 g with its strap.
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Steam Frame review

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If you have a gaming PC and a big Steam library, the Steam Frame is a joy to wear and streams your games without a cable.

Love it

Meh

  • Comfortable for hours, with the battery at the back
  • Solid head and controller tracking
  • Its own wireless link to your PC
  • Eye-tracked foveated streaming
  • Runs your own apps and a browser
  • An hour or two of battery for games on the headset
  • Games can crash and need a reboot
  • Demanding games struggle on the headset
  • No charger in the box
  • Black-and-white passthrough

Where it shines

  1. Work

    It runs SteamOS like a PC, so you can install your own apps and open a browser.

  2. AR and mixed reality

    Add the plug-and-play Arcturus Vision Camera and it gains 5K HDR color passthrough and spatial video capture.

Top comparisons

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  1. Steam Frame vs Pimax Dream Air
  2. Steam Frame vs PlayStation VR2

Comparison

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How it compares

Price

Steam Frame
$1,059
PlayStation VR2
$399.99
Meta VR Glasses
$1,299.99
Galaxy XR
$1,799.99
Pimax Dream Air
$1,999

Battery life

Meta VR Glasses
Up to 3 hrs
Meta Quest 3
~2 hrs
Galaxy XR
~2 hrs
Steam Frame
Not confirmed

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.

The basics

What it works with

Steam Frame: what's in the box, works with

Steam Frame headset
Steam Frame Controllers
Wireless adapter
Glasses spacer
Controller lanyards
USB Type-C cable
Cleaning cloth
AA controller batteries

Not in the box

Power supply

Popular devices that work with it

  • Windows PCWorks
  • Steam DeckWorks

Quick answers

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.

Top questions

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 current list price.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 440g.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Yes, the screen runs at 144Hz. The 144Hz mode is listed as experimental.
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.

Battery and charging

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

In the box

What's in the box?
Steam Frame headset, Steam Frame Controllers, Wireless adapter, Glasses spacer, Controller lanyards, USB Type-C cable, Cleaning cloth, AA controller batteries, Not included: Power supply.

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Does the Steam Frame work with Gaming PC with Steam?

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

Does the Steam Frame work with Steam Controller?

Yes. Steam Frame pairs with the Steam Controller.

Does the Steam Frame work with Steam Deck?

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

How it works

How does the Steam Frame charge?

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.

How does the Steam Frame work with glasses and prescription lenses?

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

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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.

Steam Frame

Meta Quest 3

Battery

Headset battery
21.6 Wh rechargeable Li-ion battery USB-C charging at up to 45 W
2–3 h

Fit and build

Display
2160 × 2160 LCD per eye, 72–144 Hz (144 Hz experimental), pancake lenses
Two displays, 2064 × 2208 per eye, pancake lenses
Weight
440 g 185 g core module
About 515 g
Field of view
Up to 110°
About 110° horizontal
Eye tracking
Yes Two interior cameras; used for foveated streaming
No
See-through view
Black and white (monochrome) passthrough from the outward cameras
Full-color
Hand tracking
Not confirmed
Yes
Storage
256 GB or 1 TB, plus a microSD card slot
512 GB
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2

Works with

Works with
Streams Steam games from a PC, laptop or Steam Deck Plays the SteamVR catalog and non-VR Steam games
iPhone and Android
Software
SteamOS 3 (Arch-based), KDE Plasma desktop
Meta Horizon OS
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7 with dual radios, Bluetooth 5.4, included 6 GHz (Wi-Fi 6E) wireless adapter for PC streaming, one USB-C port
Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.2; USB-C
AI assistant
Not confirmed
Meta AI

In the box

  • Steam Frame
  • Steam Frame Controllers One left and one right; each uses one AA
  • Wireless adapter 6GHz link to your PC
  • Glasses spacer
  • Controller lanyards
  • USB USB-C cable
  • Cleaning cloth
  • AA controller batteries
  • Meta Quest 3
  • Touch Plus controllers
  • Standard facial interface Adjustable; pre-installed
  • Touch Plus wrist straps
  • Power adapter
  • Charging cable
  • Standard soft head strap Fitted to headset

Options and ownership

Warranty
Not confirmed
1 year Starts the day it arrives
Return window
Not confirmed
30 days Starts the day it arrives

Price

List price
From $1,059
From $599.99 (lowest of these two)
Price now
Buy at Steam$1,059
Checked Nov. 15, 2026
Buy at Amazon$599.99
Checked Nov. 15, 2026 · We may earn a commission.
(lowest of these two)

Same on both

Availability
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  2. Steam Frame vs PlayStation VR2

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