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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 8
Valve’s Steam Frame Setup Video Leaks, Hinting at Standalone VR Ahead of Summer Launch
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 8

Valve’s Steam Frame Setup Video Leaks, Hinting at Standalone VR Ahead of Summer Launch

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 8

Summary

  • Reddit footage of the “Steam Frame Welcome Tour” has surfaced, offering the clearest look yet at Valve’s VR headset software before its planned summer debut.
  • The leaked tutorial shows a SteamOS-style interface, controller setup steps and menu controls, closely resembling Steam Deck and Big Picture Mode.
  • One prompt asks whether the headset should connect to a PC, reinforcing expectations that Steam Frame can also run in a standalone mode.
  • Unfinished UI elements and the old “Deckard” codename still appear in parts of the tour, suggesting the software remains in active development.
  • Valve has not confirmed the leak’s authenticity, but users say it matches earlier backend discoveries and community reaction has been broadly positive.

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