Valve launches the Steam Frame from 1,049 euros, sign up for the reservation list until the 17th

Valve has finally launched its new virtual reality set, the much rumored and protagonist in recent weeks Steam Frame. Valve’s new VR glasses can be obtained from the 1,049 euros in its 256 GB versionrising to the 1,279 euros if you want the 1 TB ones. But these new Steam Frames are not available to purchase and ship, instead you will have to sign up for a list that will hopefully allow you to purchase one of these.

Steam Frame: this is how the reservation list works

If you want to get one of these Steam Framewhether they are 256 GB or the 1 TB version, you will have to sign up for a Reservation list available until the 17th of this month. Once the deadline has ended, Valve will reorder the list randomly and you will receive an email if you have been among the positions corresponding to the available stock of the Steam Frame kit you have chosen (reservation list). Otherwise you will go to the waiting list.

If you are on the reservation list Valve will notify you the next day, September 18and when your turn comes you will have the opportunity to buy the chosen kit along with more accessories that you can add in the purchasing process. When units are available and respecting the order of the reservation list, Valve will notify you so that you can purchase the chosen Steam Frame kit, you will have 3 days to get it or it will be passed to the next user.

But in this case you will not be able to change the kitif you have chosen the 256 GB one you will not be able to buy the 1 TB one and vice versa. If you are not among the positions that will have available stock, you will go to the waiting list, where you will have to wait for new available units to get these glasses.

Steam Frame will also have optional accessories

Once there is stock for your turn on the waiting list, Valve will send you an email to purchase the Steam Frame, the version chosen in capacityand you can add the accessories you need to buy them with the VR glasses kit.

Valve has put on sale along with the Steam Frame a series of accessories that perfectly complement these VR glasses. The first is the charger, which is not included, and which costs 39 euros. An ergonomic accessory kit will also be available for 69 euros Composed of 2 hand straps, 2 battery covers, 1 top strap for the visor and a larger light blocker. Additionally, there is a replacement accessory kit that includes a face pad, head pad, and standard light blocker, a kit that costs 59 euros.

Remember that each glasses kit Steam Frame comes with a copy of Half-Life: Alyx includedso you can try your new glasses as soon as you receive them. On the other hand, the model of 256 GB and 1 TB are exactly the same except for the capacitywe leave you the complete specifications.

Viewfinder Technical Specifications

General

• Processor: 4nm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3
• Architecture: ARM64
• RAM: 16 GB of unified LPDDR5X RAM
• Storage: 256GB/1TB UFS
• Storage expansion: microSD card slot

Feeding

• Battery: 21.6 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Port: USB-C 2.0 on the back for charging and data
• Burden: USB-C, 15V ⎓ 3.0A (max. 45W)

Modular head strap

• It includes two built-in audio drivers and a rechargeable battery on the back.
• Head strap weight: 245g
• The main module can be detached from the head strap to use alternative fastening systems.

Screen and optics

Screen

• Resolution: 2160 × 2160 LCD pixels per eye
• Update frequency: 72-144 Hz (144 Hz experimental)

Optics

• Custom Pancake Lenses
• Optical elements made of glass and other materials
• Field of view: up to 110 degrees

interpupillary distance

Maximum width of glasses

Cameras and tracking

Follow-up

• Tracking based on indoor cameras.

Cameras

• 4 monochrome cameras facing outwards to monitor the controls and the viewfinder.
• 2 interior cameras for eye tracking and foveated transmission.

Transfer

• Image transfer from outward-facing monochrome cameras.

Low light compatibility

• Infrared light illuminators for tracking and transmission in dark environments.

Expansion

• User accessible front expansion port.
• High-speed dual camera interface with 8 channels at 2.5 Gbps MIPI.
• 1-channel PCIe Gen 4 interface.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi 7.2×2
• Dual receivers to enable simultaneous streaming via 5GHz Wi-Fi and 6GHz VR.

wireless adapter

• Wireless adapter included in the box.
• Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz)
• Provides a direct, low-latency connection between the headset and PC.

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth 5.4
• Dedicated 2.4 GHz connection for Steam Frame Controllers.

Audio

Speakers

• Two speaker drivers per ear, integrated into the head strap.

Microphone

• Two microphone array.

Size and weight

Size

• 175 × 95 × 110 mm (main module + facial interface)

Weight

• 440g (main module + head strap)
• 185g (main module)

Software

Operating system

• SteamOS 3 (based on Arch)

Desktop environment

Technical specifications of the controls

Controls and entry

Motion controls

• Full tracking with 6 degrees of freedom and IMU support.

Control Layout

• A, B, X and Y buttons (right control)
• D-pad (left control)
• Full-size magnetic analog sticks (TMR) with capacitive touch sensing
• Analog L and R triggers
• Front “L” and “R” buttons
• “View”, “Menu” and “Steam” buttons
• Dual Phase Grip Buttons

Haptic feedback

• Haptic feedback motor in each control.

Finger tracking

• Capacitive sensing on all input surfaces.
• Capacitive finger tracking.

General

Connectivity

• Dedicated 2.4 GHz connection to the headset receiver.

Size

• 126 × 73 × 87 mm per control

Weight

• 130g per control (with battery)
• 107 g per control (without battery)

Feeding

• One AA battery replaceable by control
• 40 hours of battery life