{
  "id": 2036368,
  "title": "Steam Frame Seems to Be On the Horizon as Unboxing and Setup Videos Leak Online",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/steam-frame-seems-to-be-on-the-horizon-as-unboxing-and-setup-videos",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-19T22:18:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/steam-frame-seems-to-be-on-the-horizon-as-unboxing-and-setup-videos-leak-online"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Valve is believed to be preparing to release the Steam Frame, the third and final hardware piece following the Steam Machine and Steam Controller, as evidenced by the recent leak of unboxing and setup videos online. These videos, which show how to unbox, sign in, and set up the device, have been quickly removed by Valve but managed to be re-uploaded and subsequently found in the Steam backend. The videos also cover installation of the head strap and light blockers, as well as the wireless adapter and ergonomic accessories. The Steam Frame requires a Steam account to use and can be utilized as a standalone VR headset or wirelessly connected to a PC running Steam. Technical specifications include a resolution of 2160x2160 per eye, a field of view of 110 degrees, and a refresh rate ranging from 72Hz to 120Hz (with experimental 144Hz). The headset weighs 435g, and is powered by a rechargeable 21.6 Wh Li-On battery. With these videos surfacing, it appears that Valve plans to launch the Steam Frame soon, potentially before the end of Summer 2026. The pricing of the Steam Frame remains unknown, but given the cost history of similar hardware, it may end up being more expensive than initially anticipated. For further information on the Steam Frame, IGN's Senior Manager of Tech, Bo Moore, has provided a Q&A with Valve regarding the technology's evolution since the Index VR headset and the integration of wireless streaming capabilities.",
  "summary": "After setup videos leaked online, Valve opted to push them out officially.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "Steam Frame unboxing and tutorial videos just leaked — release could be imminent",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/steam-frame-unboxing-and-tutorial-videos-just-leaked-release-could-be",
        "published": "2026-08-19T14:52:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Watch Valve set up the Steam Frame in its own leaked videos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/watch-valve-set-up-the-steam-frame-in-its-own-leaked-videos",
        "published": "2026-08-19T18:16:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}