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Valve reveals Steam Frame VR headset pricing: starts at AZN 1,800
Valve has announced the price of its new Steam Frame VR headset, which can run games without a PC. The model with 256 GB of storage starts at $1,059 (approximately AZN 1,800). The 1 TB version starts at $1,299 (approximately AZN 2,210). Both packages include wireless controllers. Buyers will also receive Half-Life: Alyx, which runs directly on the device.
Steam Frame can wirelessly stream conventional and VR games from a computer. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM are powerful enough to run some games directly on the headset. The device is available with 256 GB or 1 TB of internal storage. The storage can also be expanded with a microSD card. The headset runs the SteamOS 3 operating system. The headset has a total of 2 LCD displays. They provide a resolution of 2160 x 2160 pixels for each eye. The displays have a refresh rate of 72-120 Hz, making images appear smoother. A 144 Hz mode is still being tested. The field of view is 110 degrees. The headset tracks the direction of the user’s eyes and displays the area being viewed more clearly. Wi-Fi 7 and a separate Wi-Fi 6E adapter connected to the computer establish a direct connection to reduce latency. Steam Frame weighs 440 g with its strap. This is considerably lighter than the previous Valve Index model, which weighs 809 g. The rear-mounted battery has a capacity of 21.6 Wh. Depending on how it is used, the headset runs for 1-4 hours on a single charge. Each controller can be used for approximately 40 hours with 1 AA battery. The device has 6 motion-tracking cameras, a cooling fan and 4 speakers. Bluetooth headphones can also be connected.
Valve will keep order registration open until 21:00 on September 17. The right to purchase units from the first batch will be determined through a random selection among those who register. Those selected will be able to purchase Steam Frame on September 18. Everyone else will be placed on a waiting list. Those who receive the right to purchase must complete their order within 72 hours.
The Steam Frame box will not include a USB-C adapter. Valve will sell this adapter for $29 (approximately AZN 49). A spare-parts kit will cost $49 (approximately AZN 83). An ergonomic kit that includes additional head and controller straps will be sold for $59 (approximately AZN 100). The Arcturus Vision Camera will cost $149 (approximately AZN 250). The camera will be able to capture color images and spatial video. It will record at 60 frames per second in 5K quality. The camera also supports 10-bit HDR for a wider range of color and lighting detail. Supply will be planned based on confirmed orders. Zenni Optical is also developing prescription lenses, but their price has not been announced. The number of approved games for the device’s standalone mode has reached 130. The dashboard will have a Gamepad mode for conventional 2D games. Support for running multiple streams simultaneously and image clarity have also been improved. Eye-tracking technology was used to make the bundled game run on the headset. Work on this software took more than 1 year. A modular kit to be released later will increase the total battery capacity 2-fold. The kit will also include better speakers and accessories for adjusting the distance between the lenses and the eyes. Its release date and price are not yet known.
Steam Frame can wirelessly stream conventional and VR games from a computer. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM are powerful enough to run some games directly on the headset. The device is available with 256 GB or 1 TB of internal storage. The storage can also be expanded with a microSD card. The headset runs the SteamOS 3 operating system. The headset has a total of 2 LCD displays. They provide a resolution of 2160 x 2160 pixels for each eye. The displays have a refresh rate of 72-120 Hz, making images appear smoother. A 144 Hz mode is still being tested. The field of view is 110 degrees. The headset tracks the direction of the user’s eyes and displays the area being viewed more clearly. Wi-Fi 7 and a separate Wi-Fi 6E adapter connected to the computer establish a direct connection to reduce latency. Steam Frame weighs 440 g with its strap. This is considerably lighter than the previous Valve Index model, which weighs 809 g. The rear-mounted battery has a capacity of 21.6 Wh. Depending on how it is used, the headset runs for 1-4 hours on a single charge. Each controller can be used for approximately 40 hours with 1 AA battery. The device has 6 motion-tracking cameras, a cooling fan and 4 speakers. Bluetooth headphones can also be connected. Valve will keep order registration open until 21:00 on September 17. The right to purchase units from the first batch will be determined through a random selection among those who register. Those selected will be able to purchase Steam Frame on September 18. Everyone else will be placed on a waiting list. Those who receive the right to purchase must complete their order within 72 hours. The Steam Frame box will not include a USB-C adapter. Valve will sell this adapter for $29 (approximately AZN 49). A spare-parts kit will cost $49 (approximately AZN 83). An ergonomic kit that includes additional head and controller straps will be sold for $59 (approximately AZN 100). The Arcturus Vision Camera will cost $149 (approximately AZN 250). The camera will be able to capture color images and spatial video. It will record at 60 frames per second in 5K quality. The camera also supports 10-bit HDR for a wider range of color and lighting detail. Supply will be planned based on confirmed orders. Zenni Optical is also developing prescription lenses, but their price has not been announced. The number of approved games for the device’s standalone mode has reached 130. The dashboard will have a Gamepad mode for conventional 2D games. Support for running multiple streams simultaneously and image clarity have also been improved. Eye-tracking technology was used to make the bundled game run on the headset. Work on this software took more than 1 year. A modular kit to be released later will increase the total battery capacity 2-fold. The kit will also include better speakers and accessories for adjusting the distance between the lenses and the eyes. Its release date and price are not yet known.