Valve has officially announced pre-orders for its long-awaited standalone VR headset, the Steam Frame (formerly codenamed Deckard). The eagerly anticipated device is now available for purchase, with a random-draw queue system in place to manage demand.
Key Launch Details
Pre-order System: Valve opened pre-order reservations on September 14, 2026. A random-draw queue system (similar to previous hardware launches) is running through September 17, with the first shipping notifications starting September 18, 2026
Pricing:
256GB Kit: $1,059 / £889
1TB Kit: $1,299 / £1,089
Both kits include the Steam Frame headset, controllers, a low-latency Wi-Fi 6E PC streaming adapter, and a copy of Half-Life: Alyx.
Hardware & Specs
Standalone Capabilities: Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, running on SteamOS. It uses Proton and translation layers to run standalone VR titles natively alongside flat-screen Steam games.
Displays & Optics: Dual 2160×2160 per-eye LCD panels with pancake lenses, supporting refresh rates from 72Hz up to an experimental 144Hz, with up to a 110-degree field of view.
Tracking & Design: Lightweight front box (185g, around 440g total with the battery strap) utilizing inside-out tracking via four built-in cameras, eliminating the need for external Index base stations. It also features integrated low-latency eye tracking.
Dedicated Wireless PC VR: Ships with a dedicated plug-and-play 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E dongle for seamless, low-latency streaming directly from a gaming PC without relying on a home Wi-Fi router.”
