Valve announced its own headset today Steam frame. Official by the company, this 100% wireless device (i.e. it does not require connection to a computer to work) Designed to work with it VR games and also to stream the entire Steam game catalog In “movie screen” format. He is scheduled to arrive Early 2026Although Valve has not revealed the official price yet.
Steam Frame positions itself as a serious contender thanks to its high-end hardware specifications. The heart of the system is the processor Snapdragon 8 3rd generation (The same hardware used in high-end smartphones), accompanied by 16GB of RAM. The viewfinder uses Pancake lenses and has LCD panels that provide 2160 x 2160 pixels For each eye In addition, the refresh rate is configurable between 72 Hz and 120 HzIncluding the “experimental” mode that may reach 144 Hz. The field of view (FOV) is set to 110 degrees.
One of Steam Frame’s most innovative features is its radically wireless approach: The device does not have DisplayPort or HDMI inputs. Its communication technology is dual and intelligent. The recipient acts as a client Connect to a 5GHz home Wi-Fi networkwhile A The second receiver is designated as a 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E access point. This is a 6GHz access point SteamVR will connect to your PC automatically via the included USB adapter.
In terms of tracking and interactivity, the viewer integrates technology From the inside out Using four external cameras. But the real highlight of Extended Reality (XR) is its inclusion Two internal cameras for eye tracking And implementation Preferred transmission (Preferred Offer) as standard. To ensure optimal tracking even in low light conditions, the device is equipped with infrared lights.
Valve isn’t just releasing the headset. Steam framework that runs under the operating system Steam operating system 3, Features a modular designallowing third parties to design different facial interfaces or headbands. Also includes a Expansion port for future accessoriessuch as depth sensors or color cameras. The weight is remarkably light, with a The main unit is 185 grams and the total weight is 440 grams (including head strap).
To facilitate compatibility, Valve will implement the seal Steam framework verifiedsimilar to the one used in the Steam Deck, which will indicate the degree to which PC titles are optimized for the viewer.
Along with the headset, Valve also announced two other products from Devices: a new one Steam machine —It is described as a PC or console that is six times more powerful than the Steam Deck and runs the SteamOS operating system—And new Steam controller Which restores Trackpads. This joint launch underscores Valve’s efforts to enhance the entire ecosystem of Games Immersive and traditional.
the Steam machine It will be a desktop console designed to access the entire platform’s vast game library, using a chip AMD Zen 4 graphics processor, AMD RDNA 3 graphics With 8GB of its RAM; 16GB of RAM and 512GB to 2TB of storage. In addition to HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, it is compatible with the HDMI-CEC standard for TV control; It will have multiple USB ports, Bluetooth, and a dual Wi-Fi 6E antenna.
The company has not announced the prices of the equipment at the present time.
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