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Not just Proton: Getting to know Valve's new SteamOS compatibility layers

Ars Technica details how Valve is extending SteamOS beyond Proton with two newer compatibility layers for the Steam Frame. FEX handles x86-on-Arm translation, while Steam Play adds another path for …

News Ars Technica · 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Valve's Steam Frame pricing starts at $1,059

Valve has set Steam Frame pricing at $1,059, putting its new headset firmly in premium territory. Alongside the hardware, Valve is rolling out a developer kit for VR teams targeting …

News Game Developer · 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Valve opens waiting list for Steam Frame, starting at $1059

GamesIndustry.biz reports Valve has opened a waiting list for Steam Frame, its new wireless VR headset, with prices starting at $1,059. The ARM64, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-based device ships with …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review

Ars Technica reviews Valve’s $1,059 Steam Frame, a standalone VR headset that starts taking reservations today. The device marks a surprising return to VR hardware after years of Valve stepping …

News Ars Technica · 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Steam Machine and Steam Frame delays are the latest product of the RAM crisis

Valve's Steam Machine and Steam Frame delays highlight the ongoing RAM crisis affecting the gaming industry. With rising memory prices driven by AI demand, developers face uncertainty in hardware availability …

News Ars Technica · 8 months ago
Steam's new VR headset, Steam Frame, will support Android games

Valve's new wireless VR headset, Steam Frame, will enable support for Android games, marking a significant expansion in VR capabilities. This development could attract more developers to create content for …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 10 months, 4 weeks ago
Valve rejoins the VR hardware wars with standalone Steam Frame

Valve is set to re-enter the VR hardware market with the Steam Frame, launching in early 2026. This standalone device will run VR and traditional Steam games locally or via …

News Ars Technica · 10 months, 4 weeks ago