Here's an early look at the Steam Frame Welcome Tour after Valve officially announces summer release window
Valve has confirmed a summer release window for its new Steam Frame VR hardware and shared early looks at the device's Welcome Tour setup screens. The device is expected to function as a standalone unit powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.
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The entry of a major player like Valve into the standalone VR market could significantly shift competition and consumer adoption in the gaming hardware space.
Last Updated on June 5, 2026 PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More Table of Contents Steam Frame Welcome Tour screens shared online Our first look at the Steam Frame Welcome Tour has finally arrived. Dataminers spotted a whole bunch of references to the Steam Frame in the latest Steam Client Beta, which arrived as Valve officially released Steam Machine and Steam Frame Verified requirements last night as part of new Steamworks documentation. Now, users have managed to view the setup-style screens.
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