Valve’s Leaked Videos Reveal Steam Frame Setup
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– Valve leaked several videos showing the Steam Frame’s unboxing, setup process, and accessories, which appeared briefly on the ARM Steam client after an update before being quickly removed.
– The Steam Frame is a virtual-reality headset with LCD screens at 2160 x 2160 resolution per eye, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and a 110-degree field of view, capable of streaming games from a PC or playing them locally.
– One video demonstrates adjusting the headset using pivot arms and inserting a spacer beneath the face gasket for glasses wearers.
– Another video shows how to connect a wireless dongle to a PC or Steam Machine for game streaming.
– Valve plans to release the Steam Frame this summer, though no exact date is set; the videos and a recent 13-ton shipment of VR headsets suggest a launch may be imminent.
Valve has inadvertently given gamers an early look at its upcoming virtual reality headset. Several new videos showcasing the Steam Frame’s unboxing, assembly instructions, and compatible accessories were briefly made public before being swiftly removed. According to the Steam Hardware Updates account on X, the clips surfaced within the ARM version of the Steam client after a recent update but were “quickly pulled after that.”
For those unfamiliar, the Steam Frame is Valve’s dedicated VR device, designed to either stream titles wirelessly from a gaming PC or run compatible software directly on the hardware itself. The company initially unveiled the headset last year, highlighting features such as dual LCD panels with a 2160 x 2160 resolution for each eye, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and a field of view that extends up to 110 degrees. Now, these leaked clips provide a practical glimpse into the user experience, from opening the box to getting the device operational.
One of the leaked videos demonstrates the headset’s adjustable “pivot arms,” which allow users to fine-tune how the device sits on their face. Another segment shows a simple solution for eyeglass wearers: inserting a spacer beneath the face gasket to create additional clearance. A separate clip walks viewers through connecting the wireless dongle to a PC or Steam Machine, which is the key to enabling PC-to-headset game streaming.
While Valve has maintained that the Steam Frame is slated for a summer release, an exact date remains unannounced. However, the timing of these setup tutorials, combined with a recent shipment of roughly 13 tons of VR headsets, strongly suggests that the official launch could happen sooner rather than later.
(Source: The Verge)
