At long last, after years of rumors, speculation, and delays, Valve has launched the Steam Frame headset. The final third of the company’s hardware launch plans for 2026 has seen the lengthiest delay since its initial “early 2026” billing, but the VR headset is now available to reserve.
That means we now also have a confirmed price for the device. Its 256GB model will set you back $1,049 / £889, coming with the headset, controllers, and fan-favourite game Half-Life: Alyx bundled in. Or, its 1TB version will set you back $1,299 / £1,089.
You can reserve a Steam Frame now, as we suspected, using a very similar system to the Steam Controller and Steam Machine, which actually leaked last week through SteamDB. Essentially, you can sign up anytime between now and Thursday, September 17th at 10am Pacific. Then, on that date, Valve will do a one-time randomization of the signed-up names before sending out emails with the results of the randomization, letting you know if you’re in the reservation queue or on the waitlist.
Valve has now also properly published the previously leaked/data mined overview and starter guide videos, which show how to get the best fit and use out of the headset. They also confirm that you can buy some separate accessory bundles for the Frame.
You can grab an Ergonomic Accessories Kit which includes 2 controller hand straps, a headset top strap for increased fit and comfort, and an extended light blocker for if you have a differently sized nose. That will cost you $59 / £59. Alternatively, you can grab the Accessory Replacement Kit, which includes a face gasket, head cushion, and a standard light blocker. That’ll set you back $49 / £49. If you need an additional PSU for your headset, Valve will sell it for $29 / £29.
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