Qualcomm is reportedly set to increase the prices of its chips, adding to the list of setbacks facing Valve's still-unreleased Steam Frame headset. The device is expected to rely on Qualcomm silicon, so a rise in component costs could push up the price of the headset or complicate Valve's plans before it has even reached the market.

The move reflects a broader trend across the semiconductor industry, where manufacturers have been raising prices amid rising production costs and strong demand for chips. For Valve, which has yet to confirm pricing or a firm release date for the Steam Frame, the increase represents another obstacle layered on top of existing delays, adding uncertainty to when and at what cost the headset might finally launch.