Valve Announces Steam Frame Price, Release Date, and Accessories – Pre-orders Now Open
Valve Steam Frame 発表——ハードウェア多様化がもたらす『VR 視機能トレーニング』の夜明け Valve が発表した新型スタンドアロン VR「Steam Frame」。価格・発売日・アクセサリが明らかになり、予約受付が開始されました。VR ヘッドセットの選択肢が増えることは、単なるガジェットニュースにとどまりません。「VR で視機能トレーニングを始めたい」と考えている当事者・ご家族・臨床家にとって、ハードウェアの多様化・低価格化は参入障壁の低下を直撃します。 Steam Frame は Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 搭載、解像度 2 K × 2 K / 眼、リフレッシュレート 120 Hz、視野角 110°、重量 550 g と、Meta Quest 3 と同等以上のスペックを 499…
Valve has unveiled a new standalone VR device called the Steam Frame, revealing its price, release date, and accessories. Pre-orders for the device are now open. The increased availability of VR headsets offers more than just gadget news – it removes barriers to entry for those looking to explore vision training through VR. The Steam Frame is equipped with Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, a resolution of 2K × 2K per eye, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a field of view of 110°, and weighs 550 grams.
It delivers specifications on par or superior to Meta Quest 3 at a price of $499. The device features hand tracking and controllers as standard, along with native support for PC-VR streaming via Steam Link. Developers can access OpenXR 1.1 extensions and Unity 2022 LTS/Unreal 5.3 templates immediately, reducing the implementation cost of dichoptic rendering significantly.
The VR exergame Seven Sportz 'AmblyoPunch' utilizes dichoptic (left-right image presentation) methodology for vision training. It guides players through four progressive programs aimed at suppression release, fusion, stereopsis acquisition, and maintenance. By assigning separate render targets to the left and right cameras in Unity's URP, developers can dynamically adjust shader parameters like frequency, contrast, and phase for each frame.
Performance gates require a minimum of 90 fps, with constant monitoring of GPU load profiles. The developer, diagnosed with lazy eye in their 30s, found the combination of dichoptic rendering and gabor stimulation to have a profound impact on visual cortex function. Using the "Moderate" setting, they experienced difficulties initially but gradually noticed both eyes capturing the coins.
The nuanced jitter of the left eye image under low-gaze tracking conditions highlighted the device's capabilities. Upon reaching Stage 4, the user achieved an 82% score, marking a significant milestone in their visual rehabilitation journey. The lightweight design and long battery life (approximately 3 hours) of Steam Frame enable users to complete a 20-minute session from their bedside each night.
Compared to Meta Quest 3, Steam Frame reduces face pressure by 15% during headset use, alleviating fatigue during extended sessions. For those struggling with patch therapy as adults or seeking new treatment options, the new hardware provides an immediate VR experience without waiting for additional hardware.
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