{
  "id": 7466289,
  "title": "Steam Frame VR Headset Officially Starts From US$1,059",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/steam-frame-vr-headset-officially-starts-from-us-1-059",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-15T04:05:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/404370/steam-frame-vr-headset-officially-starts-from-us1059/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Valve has revealed the pricing for its Steam Frame VR headset, offering two versions with varying memory capacities. The 256GB variant costs US$1,059 (~RM4,312), while the 1TB model is priced at US$1,299 (~RM5,289). Despite the memory difference, both models share the same specifications. The headset is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 SoC, 16GB of Unified LPDDR5X RAM, and a 21.6Wh battery. It features two 2,160 x 2,160 LCD screens per eye, offering a variable refresh rate from 72Hz to 144Hz (though the 144Hz mode is marked as experimental). Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, inside-out camera tracking, SteamOS 3, and the Steam Controllers with full 6-DOF tracking. Notably, Valve does not include a dedicated power adapter, stating that any adapter with 45W or higher output will suffice. Optional charging adapters and ergonomic accessory kits are available for US$29 and US$59, respectively. Steam Frame, along with Half-Life: Alyx, is set to launch, with preorders open starting September 14, 2026, and expected delivery by September 17, 2026. The headset will eventually be available in the region, though likely at higher prices through grey market channels.",
  "summary": "Valve has officially unveiled the pricing for its Steam Frame VR headset. The digital game distributor is offering two SKUs with different memory configurations: 256GB and 1TB. The Steam Frame with 256GB retails at US$1,059 (~RM4,312), while the 1TB model retails for US$1,299 (~RM5,289). Regardless, the rest of its specs remain uniform across. What’s In […] The post Steam Frame VR Headset…",
  "key_points": [
    "Steam Frame VR headset priced at US$1,059 for 256GB and US$1,299 for 1TB",
    "Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen3 SoC, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 21.6Wh battery",
    "Launch on September 14, 2026 with preorders open"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The pricing of Valve's Steam Frame VR headset, starting at US$1,059, positions it as a premium product, likely limiting its appeal to serious gamers and enthusiasts with high-end hardware needs.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}