Steam Frame priced at $1,059 for 256GB base, 1TB model $1,299 — Half‑Life: Alyx included
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Valve’s Steam Frame VR headset is priced at $1,059 USD / £889 GBP for the base 256GB model, PCGamesN reports. PCGamesN says buyers can opt for a 1TB model for $1,299 USD / £1,089. The outlet reports that Half‑Life: Alyx is included with the headset. PCGamesN also notes the $1k+ price matches prior rumors and reflects broader increases in gaming hardware costs.
- What happened: PCGamesN reports Valve’s Steam Frame will retail at $1,059 USD / £889 GBP for the 256GB base unit, with a 1TB option priced at $1,299 USD / £1,089, and that Half‑Life: Alyx is included.
- Why it matters: PCGamesN frames the revealed price as notably high and links it to wider rises in gaming component costs, making the Steam Frame one of the pricier VR headsets at launch price points.
- Context: According to PCGamesN, the Steam Frame follows a common VR approach of offering multiple storage tiers; the article says the $1k+ price had been rumoured and is now confirmed by the reported pricing.
- What next: PCGamesN’s report does not confirm the headset’s release date, full regional rollout beyond the USD/GBP prices shown, or other hardware and availability details.
What changed
- PCGamesN reports Valve revealed retail pricing for the Steam Frame: $1,059 USD / £889 GBP for the 256GB base model and $1,299 USD / £1,089 for a 1TB model.
- PCGamesN also reports that Half‑Life: Alyx will be included with the headset.
Before and after
- Before: rumours suggested the Steam Frame could top $1,000. PCGamesN says those rumours were accurate.
- After: The confirmed pricing establishes two clear retail tiers based on internal storage capacity.
Limits
- PCGamesN’s article does not provide a confirmed release date or full availability details.
- The report does not confirm additional regional pricing beyond the USD and GBP figures cited, nor does it detail other hardware specifications or performance metrics.