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Steam Frame price leak is bad news if you were hoping for an affordable VR headset
The Shortcut | Matt Swider • • technology
Key Points:
- Insider Tyler McVicker suggests the upcoming Steam Frame VR headset could start at $1,100 and rise to $1,400, exceeding Valve's initial plan to price it below the $999 Valve Index.
- The price increase is attributed to ongoing memory and component shortages, which have driven up costs for manufacturers like Valve.
- McVicker anticipates an official announcement about the Steam Frame's pre-order and release date may come soon, possibly as early as August 3, with limited review units already distributed.
- Supporting signs of an imminent launch include over 25 verified games in the "Great on Frame" category, Steamworks support for the headset, recent regulatory approvals, and third-party accessories appearing on Amazon.
- Valve has faced challenges with component pricing volatility, and upcoming increases from suppliers like Qualcomm could further impact the Steam Frame's final cost.
