It has been a good while since Valve released anything major on the hardware side of things. But now, after years of waiting, the company has finally announced three new products coming in 2026. This lineup comprises the new Steam Machine, the Steam Controller, and the subject of this article, the Steam Frame VR headset.
The device is a “streaming-first” headset that you can easily slip on and play. Moreover, it also features a 6GHz wireless adapter that users can hook up to their PC for a plug-and-play gaming experience. Additionally, it can also support both VR and flatscreen games.
In terms of specs, the Steam Frame, which was previously rumoured to be the Valve Deckard, is a wireless device that is outfitted with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The VR headset is available in 256GB and 1TB storage configurations. However, in the event that that isn’t enough to fit your library, you can expand the headset’s storage with a microSD card.
The headset uses pancake lenses and an LCD display with 2,160 × 2,160 resolution per eye, offering camera passthrough, eye-tracking, and a 110-degree field of view. Lastly, it is powered by a 21.6Wh Li-ion battery, with a single USB-C 2.0 port for charging and data transfers. The device can support up to 45W charging, though it’s unclear how long it will last on a single charge.
What is more interesting is the fact that you don’t actually need a PC to use the Stream Frame, as the headset is a PC all on its own. Naturally, the headset runs on SteamOS and allows users to install any game they so choose. Since it’s a standalone PC, it does not require a Base Station for tracking, unlike its predecessor. It’s worth noting that Steam Frame users can play games with the newly announced gamepad.
Now’s a good time to mention the included VR controllers, which share a similar button layout to the previously mentioned gamepad. They feature 6DoF tracking, TMR thumbsticks, haptic feedback, capacitive finger tracking, and reportedly last up to 40 hours on a single AA battery.
Valve plans to launch the Steam Frame alongside the Steam Machine and the new Steam Controller in early 2026. However, the company has not yet announced pricing or availability details.
(Source: Steam)
