Steam Frame takes virtual reality further: it’s a portable PC that runs your non-VR library natively
Valve’s new VR headset isn’t the virtual reality you’ve known until now.
Valve demonstrates that its new hardware line continues the trend set by Steam Deck. With the recent confirmation of its commitment to desktop gaming with Steam Machine, the American company has confirmed the successor to Valve Index. Steam Frame goes beyond VR: it is a portable PC capable of running games from your library natively.
Valve’s ambitious plan with Steam Frame
Yes, you read that right: Steam Frame will be able to run games from your library that are not necessarily compatible with virtual reality. No Man’s Sky, for example, will run in real time on your device on a large screen in front of you without the need for external connections. Those that are not compatible can be played via streaming.
Valve has opted for a fully wireless design, with a single strap similar to that seen in Apple Vision Pro. SteamOS is the operating system that powers the device, with a Snapdragon 8 Series processor and 16 GB of RAM. The device comes with a pair of controllers that have buttons and haptic feedback.
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These are its specifications:
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with ARM64 architecture
- Memory: 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM
- Power supply: 21.6 Wh lithium battery; charging via USB-C
- Display: 2160 x 2160 LCD (per eye) with refresh rate from 72 Hz to 144 Hz.
- Optics: Custom pancake lenses
- Interpupillary distance range: 60-70 mm
- Cameras: Tracking with 4 external monochrome cameras and 2 internal cameras for eye tracking
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