Valve has finally unveiled its long-awaited standalone VR headset, Steam Frame (aka ‘Deckard’). While pricing and release date are still pending, the company says we’re due to learn more “in early 2026” following the release of developer kits.

Ultra-fast wireless tethering and a built-in Snapdragon ARM processor make the Steam Frame one of the most versatile and interesting VR gaming headsets thus far.

I'm wearing the Steam Frame. The new standalone headset marking a "fundamental shift" in how Valve tackles virtual reality. It includes a system-on-chip and runs SteamOS natively, allowing players to run games without the need for a secondary PC. The Steam Frame is no longer an accessory for a gaming PC. It is the gaming PC.

TL;DR: Virtuix's Omni One is a full-body VR system with a 360-degree treadmill, priced at $3,495, including a Pico 4 Enterprise headset. The Omni One Core, at $2,595, offers similar features for PC gamers with existing VR headsets. Both systems provide ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Virtuix, maker of the Omni brand of omni-directional VR treadmills, announced the launch of Omni One Core to deliver full-body VR ...

Valve has been largely focused on x86 processors over the years. These chips from AMD and Intel are the dominant player in PC gaming, so it only makes sense as to why. But in recent months, Arm support is seeping into Steam in a variety of ways.