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A VR reviewer, VooDooDE VR, posts that they have the Steam Frame and plan to test it in the coming days, fueling speculation of an official announcement soon. An update clarifies the unit may not be theirs and no NDA has been signed, leaving the exact timing of any reveal uncertain but likely approaching.
Meta is raising Quest 3 prices starting April 19 due to higher component costs: the 512GB Quest 3 will cost $600 (up from $500), while the Quest 3S models gain $50 (128GB from $350 to $400, 256GB from $400 to $450). Accessories prices stay the same. The piece also lists current sale prices and where to buy from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.
Valve says it must revisit the exact shipping schedule and pricing for Steam Frame (and Steam Machine) due to ongoing memory and storage shortages, but still aims to ship in the first half of 2026 and hopes to price Steam Frame below the $1000 Index full-kit, with concrete prices and dates to be announced as circumstances allow.
At CES 2026, Pimax unveiled the Dream Air, an ultra-light VR headset weighing just 170 grams with an 8K display per eye, offering an impressive visual experience and a wider field of view, though it faces delays and high costs, reigniting excitement for PC VR.
Despite reports labeling Apple Vision Pro a failure due to low sales and production cuts, the device is positioned as a niche, high-end product aimed at early adopters and enterprise users, serving as a foundation for future AR and spatial computing developments. Its true success may lie in shaping the platform and developer ecosystem rather than immediate sales figures.
Best Buy offers a Black Friday deal on Quest 3, including a $75 gift card, a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and additional VR perks, making it a compelling purchase for VR enthusiasts. The Quest 3S is also on sale for $250 with similar perks but features older lenses, while the Quest 3 offers improved visuals and comfort at a higher price.
Valve announced the Steam Frame, a new wireless VR headset that will support Android games by running Android APKs natively on its Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, allowing developers to easily port mobile titles to Steam. The device aims to seamlessly integrate Android and Steam games, with a developer kit program to facilitate this process. Additionally, Valve revealed three new hardware products, including the Steam Frame VR headset, controllers, and a Steam Machine, which will be available in select regions.
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset features dual audio drivers on each side of the head strap, which not only provide good sound but also help cancel vibrations that could interfere with tracking, enhancing the VR experience. The headset's modular design allows for potential future customization with different head straps and audio solutions.
Valve announced three new gaming hardware devices: the Steam Frame VR headset, a new Steam Controller, and a next-gen Steam Machine, all designed to enhance gaming on Steam and operate as open platforms. These devices are set to ship in early 2026 to regions including the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with specific pricing and launch dates to be finalized.
Rumors suggest Valve will soon announce a new VR headset called Steam Frame, a new Steam controller, and possibly tease a new Half-Life project, with announcements expected within hours, fueling excitement among gamers.
Speculation suggests Valve is about to reveal new gaming hardware, including a Steam Controller with advanced finger-tracking, a high-end VR headset codenamed Deckard or Steam Frame, and a console-like device called Valve Fremont, potentially launching as soon as this week.
Samsung is expected to expand the availability of its Galaxy XR VR headset to the UK, Canada, Germany, and France in 2026, up from its current markets in the US and Korea, with more countries possibly added later.
Samsung's Galaxy XR is a revolutionary standalone VR headset that replaces traditional monitors, TVs, and workstations by offering customizable virtual displays, seamless integration with Android and Windows, and versatile entertainment options, making it a powerful portable computing and entertainment device.
Apple's Vision Pro with the new M5 chip is an improved but still somewhat isolating VR headset, offering better comfort, faster display refresh, and enhanced visuals, yet it remains expensive and feels lonely to use, highlighting the need for more social and content options to justify its adoption.
The article explores the capabilities of Samsung Galaxy XR, an Android-based VR headset that supports sideloading APKs without a PC, allowing users to install and run a wide range of apps directly on the device. The author highlights the flexibility, productivity, and immersive experiences enabled by Android XR, contrasting it with other VR platforms like Apple Vision Pro, and emphasizing its open ecosystem and integration with Google services. This setup allows for a seamless, device-independent workflow entirely within the headset.