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Steam Frame Explained: Valve's Streaming-First Steam HeadsetSteam Frame is Valve's wireless SteamOS headset. Reservation signups opened September 14, with US kits at $1,059 for 256GB and $1,299 for 1TB. Both include controllers, a wireless adapter, and Half-Life: Alyx; a power supply costs extra.
Steam Machine Reservation & Waitlist StatusValve says Steam Machine orders are being fulfilled daily, while waitlists move independently by model and region. Valve aims to offer a purchase by the end of 2026 to people who held a reservation on July 28. That target does not cover waitlisted buyers.
Steam Machine Specs and Real-World PerformanceValve's official specs put Steam Machine well above Steam Deck on paper, while published reviews place its GPU around RX 6600, Arc B570, or RTX 3060-class performance depending on the test. At $1,049, the main questions are how well it handles 1440p and 4K, how much upscaling it needs, and whether it offers good value.