Valve has opened reservations for the Steam Frame, its new virtual reality headset, with pricing starting at $1,059 USD, according to Phoronix. The listing went live on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Phoronix reports the headset is now available at that starting price. CNET reports that reservations are live and has published guidance on how buyers can join the queue, while gamesindustry.biz likewise reports that Valve has opened a waiting list for the Steam Frame beginning at $1,059.
Early coverage has focused on how the headset fits into the broader VR market. IGN describes the Steam Frame as a strong all-in-one wireless PCVR headset but questions whether it justifies its cost. The Verge frames the device as one aimed at hardware enthusiasts, describing it as made for what it calls irresponsible hardware nerds.
Taken together, the coverage points to a headset that reviewers see as capable for wireless PCVR use, with price emerging as the central point of debate. The reporting so far centers on the reservation process and initial impressions rather than long-term testing.
What to watch next: whether Valve shares shipping timelines or additional pricing tiers for the Steam Frame as the reservation queue moves forward.