Steam Frame Launch Nears With New Accessories

Valve's 30th anniversary is coming up soon, and reviewers have already received hardware ahead of the official release. This makes the launch of Steam Frame seem closer. Valve could announce a start date soon, as the headset, controllers, accessories, and software have all been updated recently.

Tomorrow marks Valve's 30th anniversary, which could mean that the release date and the Steam Frame's launch could finally be announced. Steam Frame has been getting a lot of attention, and the timing has led to speculation that the headset could be right around the corner.

Polls already track expectations around the launch date and price. One poll asks whether the Steam Frame will launch today or tomorrow, while another asks whether the price will be under or over $1,000. Right now, most say it will be under $1,000, so we will see how that turns out.

Steam Frame Controller Accuracy Teased

We also got a Steam Frame update, thanks to Steam Hardware Updates, for staying up to date on Steam Frame news on X. Cobra VR released a teaser for a full-length video comparing controller aiming accuracy between the Quest 3 and the Steam Frame. Cobra VR described the results as genuinely unexpected.

Cobra VR tested the controller accuracy against the Quest 3 on Pavlov's firing range, using the gun simulator to compare the two VR headsets.  The results aren't being revealed yet, but the teaser suggests a new contender for controller accuracy. Steam Frame controller was tested against the Quest 3, and the results were surprising.

Cobra VR isn't giving away the results yet, but the full comparison is expected to provide more detail. Surprisingly, Cobra VR has managed to get its hands on the Steam Frame and Steam Controller in advance. That makes it likely that many of the big YouTubers have already received units. Steam Frame and other Steam hardware appear to be nearing launch.

We have been saying the launch is days away for weeks and months, but the situation now looks different. The consoles and headsets are sitting in warehouses, the Steam Frame website is ready to go, and updates have been rolling out across various parts of the software and hardware to ensure Steam Frame runs properly.

The arrival of new Steam Controllers also signals that Valve is preparing for the next stage of its hardware rollout. New Spigen Steam Frame controller grips are also available in the US, with product photos showing the accessories. The grips are priced at $24.99 and are designed specifically for the Steam Frame controllers.

The accessories are now appearing on Amazon for upcoming Steam Frame owners.

A lot is happening around the Steam Frame right now, with reviewers receiving hardware, controller comparisons being teased, new Steam Controller shipments appearing, and accessories becoming available. The release date could be close, especially with Valve's 30th anniversary approaching.

Steam Frame has been surrounded by launch speculation for some time, but recent activity suggests that official release information may finally be imminent. For anyone following the Steam Frame, Steam Machine, Steam Deck, Steam Controller, and other Steam hardware, the next few days could bring more information on the release date and final price.

The biggest questions remain whether the Steam Frame will launch around the anniversary and whether its price will stay below $1,000.