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Updated · roadtovr.com · Jun 12
Valve Imports 32,000 kg of Steam Frame Headsets as Summer Launch Nears
Updated
Updated · roadtovr.com · Jun 12

Valve Imports 32,000 kg of Steam Frame Headsets as Summer Launch Nears

1 articles · Updated · roadtovr.com · Jun 12

Summary

  • Import records show Valve moved about 32,000 kg of “virtual reality devices” into U.S. warehouses, signaling Steam Frame is entering final launch preparation.
  • Brad Lynch linked the shipment to Valve’s standalone headset, which can run games locally and wirelessly stream PC VR titles with low latency.
  • One week earlier, Valve also imported 40,000 kg of “game consoles,” widely believed to be its Steam Machine hardware, suggesting a broader hardware rollout is underway.
  • Steam Frame is slated for release this summer, but Valve has yet to disclose pricing or a firm date after earlier delays tied to a component crunch that drove up RAM and storage costs.

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