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Valve Reveals Pricing and Opens Waitlist for the Steam Frame
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If you thought the Steam Deck was a big deal, hold onto your headsets—Valve is finally breaking its silence on the Steam Frame. After months of radio silence following those August leaks, we finally have a price tag, a spec sheet, and a way to actually get your hands on this wireless VR beast.
Don’t expect a bargain-bin price, though. The Steam Frame is positioning itself as a premium powerhouse, sporting a Snapdragon 8 Series chip, 16GB of RAM, and high-fidelity eye tracking. You can pick up the 256GB kit for $1,059 or go big with the 1TB version for $1,299.
Here is the catch: getting one won’t be as simple as clicking “buy.” Valve is implementing a randomized waitlist system, much like they did with the original Steam Machine.
The quick cheat sheet for enthusiasts:
- The Deadline: You must join the waitlist before Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.
- The Process: Once the list closes, Valve will randomize it and email you your “results” within a day.
- Pro Tip: If you want accessories like the ergonomic kit, grab them now—it’s unclear if they’ll be sold separately later.