Valve announced the headset today steam frame. This was officially announced by the company. 100% wireless device (which means it doesn’t need to be connected to a PC to work). In addition to virtual reality games, you can also stream the entire catalog of Steam games Displayed in “movie screen” format. his arrival is scheduled Early 2026However, Valve has not yet revealed the official price.
Steam Frame has established itself as a strong competitor thanks to its high-end hardware specifications. The heart of the system is the processor Snapdragon 8 3rd generation (the same one used in high-end smartphones), and comes with 16 GB of RAM. The viewfinder uses a pancake lens and has an LCD panel that provides resolution. 2160×2160 pixels Additionally, the refresh rate is configurable between: 72Hz and 120Hzincludes an “experimental” mode that can reach 144 Hz. Field of view (FOV) is set to 110 degrees.
One of Steam Frame’s most innovative features is its radically wireless approach. This device does not include DisplayPort or HDMI inputs. Its connectivity technology is dual and intelligent. Recipient acts as client Connect to a 5 GHz home Wi-Fi network,on the other hand, The second receiver is configured as a 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E access point. For this 6 GHz access point, SteamVR on your PC will automatically connect via the included USB adapter.
The viewer has built-in technology for tracking and interaction inside out Uses four external cameras. But the real milestone of augmented reality (XR) is Two internal cameras for eye tracking and its implementation foveal transmission (foveal rendering) is standard equipment. To ensure optimal tracking even in the dark, the device is equipped with an infrared illuminator.
Valve isn’t just releasing headsets. Steam Frame running on your operating system steam os3, Adopts a modular designallowing third parties to design different facial interfaces and headbands. Also includes Expansion port for future accessoriesDepth sensors, color cameras, etc. The weight is surprisingly light, Main module is 185g, total weight is 440g (Including head strap).
To facilitate compatibility, Valve implements seals. Steam flame confirmedsimilar to that used by Steam Deck, indicates the degree of optimization of a PC title for viewers.
In addition to the headset, Valve also announced two other products. hardware: something new steam machine —6x more powerful than Steam Deck and described as a PC or console running SteamOS— and new steam controller it will recover trackpad. This co-launch highlights Valve’s efforts to integrate its complete ecosystem. game Immersive and traditional.
of steam machine This will be a desktop console designed to access the entire vast game library of the platform it powers. AMD Zen 4, AMD RDNA 3 graphics Equipped with its own 8 GB RAM. 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB to 2 TB of storage. In addition to HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, it is compatible with the HDMI-CEC standard for controlling your TV. It comes with multiple USB ports, Bluetooth, and double Wi-Fi 6E antennas.
The company has not announced the price of the device so far.
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