Valve leaked multiple official videos showing the unboxing, setup, sign-in process, and ergonomic accessories for the Steam Frame VR headset before pulling them shortly after their release today through an ARM Steam Client update. Users quickly saved and shared the footage online before Valve removed it from circulation [1, 2, 3].
The Steam Frame headset features LCD displays with 2160 x 2160 resolution per eye and uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. It offers up to a 110-degree field of view for immersive visuals [1]. Ergonomic accessories shown include hand straps for the controllers, a top head strap to improve weight distribution and stability, and an extended light blocker designed for users with smaller noses [1, 3].
The device incorporates a pivot arm adjustment system and magnetic modular parts such as a face gasket and an eye spacer to accommodate glasses wearers [1, 3]. A wireless dongle plugs into a PC or Steam Machine to stream games wirelessly from the computer to the headset [1, 2]. Steam Frame requires users to sign in with a Steam account to complete setup and use the device [2, 3].
Valve confirmed the headset is planned for release in summer 2026 but has not announced a specific launch date or pricing [1, 2, 3]. Industry observers expect the price to be relatively high, citing hardware shortages and the $1,049 base price set by Valve's earlier Steam Machine as a benchmark [2, 3].
IGN author Michael Higham noted, "This kind of experience isn't new, but the seamless integration through SteamOS also makes it very easy to use, and the super fast wireless tech means you can play PC games with the full strength of your system at low latency" [2].
Valve pulled the videos soon after they briefly appeared in the Steam Client update but confirmed a summer 2026 release window for the Steam Frame VR headset [2, 3].
