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Valve Steam Frame VR headset priced from $1,059, includes Half-Life: Alyx

The Verge 1 hour ago 5 min read ↗ Original

Valve announced pricing for its Steam Frame VR headset at $1,059 for the 256GB model and $1,299 for the 1TB model, with every unit bundled with Half-Life: Alyx.

WHY IT MATTERS

The Steam Frame enters the standalone VR market at a premium price, offering both local and PC-streamed gameplay. The lottery-based purchase system and separate accessory costs mean the real entry price is higher than the headline figure.

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The three things worth knowing

Steam Frame starts at $1,059 (256GB) with a 1TB model at $1,299, both shipping with Half-Life: Alyx.

The headset runs flat and VR games locally or streams them from a PC, with Half-Life: Alyx ported for native play.

A lottery system governs initial purchases, with registration open until September 17th and 72-hour order windows for selected buyers.

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