Leaked information suggests Valve's upcoming Steam Frame VR headset could launch at $1,100 or more, potentially making it pricier than the recently released Steam Machine, which itself drew criticism for its cost. The claim originates from a now-deleted stream by Valve leaker Tyler Mcvicker, and while its reliability is uncertain, industry-wide memory shortages could genuinely push the headset's price above initial expectations, adding to ongoing debate about the affordability of Valve's new hardware lineup.

The Steam Frame is expected to feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip with 16GB of DDR5 memory and either 256GB or 1TB of storage, alongside two 2160×2160 LCD displays running at 144Hz and six tracking cameras, plus a sophisticated wireless rendering system. These design demands, combined with the current RAM shortage that also affected Steam Machine pricing, make a high price plausible, especially given that Valve's earlier Index headset launched at $999 in 2019. No official price or release date has been confirmed, though based on the timing pattern of Valve's Steam Machine launch, the Steam Frame's Steam page could appear as early as 10 August.