PC Gaming
Big Walk Runs Flawlessly on Steam Frame in Portable VR Test
A tester played Big Walk on Valve's Steam Frame headset while away from home, finding the experience smooth and comparable to using a Steam Deck on the face.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Meta VR Glasses, Quest 3, and Steam Frame: Which Headset Fits Your Needs
Three major VR headsets offer different paths into virtual reality in 2026. Meta's Quest 3 leads in game variety at $600, Valve's Steam Frame targets power users at $1,059, and Meta's upcoming VR Glasses prioritize productivity and portability at $1,300.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Arcturus Vision Camera Transforms Steam Frame Passthrough From Dim to Crisp
The $150 add-on module brings Steam Frame's passthrough view from monotone and low-res to color and readable clarity, matching Quest 3 while enabling spatial video capture at up to 6MP and 60 FPS.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Steam Frame Teardown Reveals Valve's Commitment to Repairability
PC Gamer's attempted disassembly and iFixit's full teardown show the Steam Frame is built with user serviceability in mind, though some components require careful handling.
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PC Gaming
Steam Frame charging patch cuts recharge times in half when powered off
Valve has released SteamOS version 0.3.0 for Steam Frame, addressing a counterintuitive charging behavior that was causing significantly slower battery refill times. The update substantially increases charging speed when the headset is off or sleeping.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Steam Frame Reviews Praise Wireless PC Streaming, Flag Battery Life and Price
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset has reached reviewers with mixed verdicts. Its 6GHz wireless streaming from a gaming PC earns consistent praise, but battery life under two hours, monochrome passthrough, and a $1,059 starting price prompt significant
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Over 35,000 Sign Up for Steam Frame as First Batch Results Show Slim Odds
Valve has completed its raffle for the first batch of Steam Frame units, leaving over half of survey respondents on the waitlist.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Valve Steam Frame Review Highlights Power-User Focus and PC Streaming
Valve's new Steam Frame VR headset offers strong standalone capabilities and a dedicated PC streaming dongle, but targets power users willing to tinker with settings.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Valve Explains Why the Steam Frame Headset Costs More Than Originally Intended
Valve developers reveal that global RAM and storage market conditions forced the price of the new wireless Steam Frame headset up.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
First Imagery of Meta's Unannounced Project Phoenix Leaks via HorizonOS Firmware
First visuals of Meta's unannounced Project Phoenix headset have leaked via a HorizonOS firmware update, showing a design that resembles smart glasses.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Valve Announces Steam Frame VR Headset Priced at $1,059
Valve has revealed pricing and specifications for its new Steam Frame VR headset, starting at $1,059 for the 256GB model.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Valve Steam Frame vs. Meta Quest 3: Hardware Specs, PC Streaming, and Open Platform Comparison
A detailed hardware specification and feature comparison between Valve's standalone Steam Frame headset and Meta's Quest 3, covering wireless PC streaming, processing power, and open platform capabilities.
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