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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 11
Valve Receives 1,656-KG Steam Frame Shipment as VR Headset Launch Nears
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 11

Valve Receives 1,656-KG Steam Frame Shipment as VR Headset Launch Nears

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 11

Summary

  • A 1,656-KG Steam Frame shipment reached Valve’s US warehouse, the first major delivery labeled “HMD + VR controller accessory” tied to the upcoming headset.
  • That label suggests Valve is stocking not just headsets but bundled add-ons, likely including the ergonomic comfort kit with a top strap and hand-tightening controller straps shown in early demos.
  • The delivery adds to weeks of incoming Steam Frame hardware and strengthens signs that Valve is moving from preparation toward a broader launch, though it still has not announced a release date.
  • Valve has already laid software groundwork by adding a “Great on Steam Frame” store category and assigning compatibility ratings to games, echoing systems used for Steam Deck and Steam Machine.

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