Valve has opened signups for Steam Frame, its new wireless VR headset, which launches today at $1,059 for the 256GB model and $1,299 for the 1TB version. The headset includes Half-Life: Alyx, and the first purchase emails will go out from September 18.
Steam Frame prices and availability
| Model | USD | CAD | EUR | GBP | AUD | PLN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Frame 256GB | $1,059 | $1,529 | €1,049 | £889 | A$1,609 | 4,539 zł |
| Steam Frame 1TB | $1,299 | $1,859 | €1,279 | £1,089 | A$1,969 | 5,549 zł |
Signups are open until Thursday, September 17 at 10 a.m. Pacific. Steam will then randomise the list and email applicants later that day, placing them in either the reservation queue or the waitlist. The first batch of purchase emails will go out on September 18, with further invitations following as units become available.
Steam will sell the headset directly in the US, Canada, UK, EU and Australia. Valve says pricing and availability for Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong will be announced by KOMODO at around 10 a.m. JST on September 15.
What Steam Frame does
Steam Frame is a PC running SteamOS on a Snapdragon 8 Series processor. It supports standalone play, with more than 100 games already marked Steam Frame Standalone Verified, while its wireless design can stream the wider Steam library from a PC.
The headset uses dual radios and an included Wi-Fi adapter. Valve is also introducing Foveated Streaming, which uses eye tracking to send the highest-quality VR imagery to the area where the player is looking, and Multi-Link Streaming, which combines the adapter with a home Wi-Fi network.
The package includes wireless controllers and is designed for VR and non-VR games. Valve is also selling a PSU for $29, an Ergonomic Accessories Kit for $59 and an Accessory Replacement Kit for $49. The accessories can only be added at checkout by people who receive a purchase email.
Valve previously used a reservation lottery for the Steam Machine, which it said helped limit resellers and improve the purchase process. Steam Frame uses the same approach, so owning the right amount of patience is not listed as an accessory.
For Valve hardware context, see our coverage of the Steam Machine launch and SteamOS support for the Steam Machine. Pricing and the reservation details are listed on the official Steam Frame page. Valve’s earlier hardware-package reporting is covered by VR.org.
When do Steam Frame signups close?
Signups close on September 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. Pacific, after which Valve will randomise the signup list.
When can people buy Steam Frame?
The first reservation-queue purchase emails will be sent on September 18, 2026. More invitations will follow as stock becomes available.
What is included with Steam Frame?
Steam Frame includes the wireless headset, controllers and Half-Life: Alyx. It runs SteamOS on a Snapdragon 8 Series processor and supports standalone play.
