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Valve introduces Steam Frame headset for $1,059

Valve has launched its new Steam Frame headset, starting at $1,059 for a 256GB model, with a 1TB version available for $1,299. The device can run both virtual reality and traditional games locally or via streaming. Each headset comes with a ported version of Half-Life: Alyx, now able to run natively on the device's ARM-based chip. The Steam Frame is positioned as a high-end product, significantly pricier than other mainstream VR headsets.

Why it mattersValve's entry could shift expectations for portable VR and PC gaming hardware. Its price and capabilities may affect both consumers and competitors in the VR and gaming markets.

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The VergeThe Steam Frame is made for irresponsible hardware nerds like me5:00 PMArs TechnicaHeadline onlySteam Frame: The Ars Technica review5:00 PMGizmodoValve’s Steam Frame VR Headset Is Just as Expensive as the Steam Machine5:00 PMBBCValve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?5:05 PMTom's HardwareHeadline onlyValve Steam Frame interview — why it costs up to $1,300, Snapdragon power, and 10x foveated streaming5:28 PMTom's GuideHeadline onlySteam Frame reviews are here: 'Good looks, good performance, and a debilitating price'5:50 PM

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