Valve has launched a waiting list for the Steam Frame, which is priced from $1,059

Valve has initiated a queue system for those interested in purchasing its latest virtual reality device, known as the Steam Frame.

The Steam Frame is offered in two different storage configurations: a 256GB version and a larger 1TB version. Both feature the 4 nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - ARM64 chip, 16GB of RAM, and are shipped with two controllers and the game Half-Life: Alyx. However, the package does not include a power adapter.

The price for the 256GB system is set at $1,059 (£889), while the 1TB version is priced at $1,299 (£1,089).

The detailed specifications are as follows:

256GB Model

• 4 nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - ARM64
• 16GB Unified LPDDR5X RAM
• 256GB UFS storage, with microSD expansion
• Rechargeable 21.6 Wh Li-ion battery
• 2160 x 2160 resolution LCD (per eye)
• Refresh rate ranging from 72-144Hz (144Hz is experimental)
• Tracking via inside-out cameras
• Wi-Fi 7 with 2x2, and includes a wireless adapter
• Bluetooth version 5.4
• Dual speaker drivers per ear, along with a dual microphone system
• SteamOS 3
• Equipped with Steam Frame Controllers offering full 6-DOF and gamepad functionality
• Comes with Half-Life: Alyx
• Note: No power adapter included

1TB Model

• 4 nm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 - ARM64
• 16GB Unified LPDDR5X RAM
• 1TB UFS storage, with microSD expansion
• Rechargeable 21.6 Wh Li-ion battery
• 2160 x 2160 resolution LCD (per eye)
• Refresh rate ranging from 72-144Hz (144Hz is experimental)
• Tracking via inside-out cameras
• Wi-Fi 7 with 2x2, and includes a wireless adapter
• Bluetooth version 5.4
• Dual speaker drivers per ear, along with a dual microphone system
• SteamOS 3
• Equipped with Steam Frame Controllers offering full 6-DOF and gamepad functionality
• Comes with Half-Life: Alyx
• Note: No power adapter included

Valve unveiled three innovative hardware items the previous year, including the Steam Frame VR headset with its accompanying controllers, a fresh Steam controller, and the latest Steam Machine iteration. The Steam Frame headset is designed to be compatible with Android games, utilizing existing Android APKs for developers to enable mobile games on Android-based systems like the Meta Quest. Learn more here.

This announcement arrives amidst the recent news that Polyarc Games, a significant player in VR development, has closed its doors after 12 years.