Steam Frame Gets First SteamOS Update With Substantially Faster Charging
Valve has released the first system update for the Steam Frame headset, focusing on significantly faster charging speeds and improved hardware stability. The update also addresses various software bugs, including microphone issues and controller tracking performance.
Why it matters
As a high-end hardware release, these updates are critical for maintaining user satisfaction and addressing early performance complaints.
Steam Frame Gets First SteamOS Update With Substantially Faster Charging | TechPowerUp
Steam Frame Gets First SteamOS Update With Substantially Faster Charging
Valve has released SteamOS 0.3.0 for the Steam Frame, the headset's first system update since it launched on September 14 . The changelog lists "substantially faster charging while unit is off / sleeping," which addresses a complaint that came up repeatedly in early reviews. The Verge tested the update and found the charging gains seem to go further than the changelog describes. Before the update, a depleted Steam Frame reportedly started charging at around 8 W and peaked at 27 W. Afterward, it starts at roughly 19 to 21 W and can reach 42 W while a game is running. Valve recommends a 45 W or faster USB-C charger, which is sold separately from the $1,059 headset.
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