Steam Frame: new real images emerge, there will also be interchangeable batteries
Steam Frame: new real images emerge, there will also be interchangeable batteries
The documentation filed with the FCC has revealed new details about Steam Frame, Valve's upcoming virtual reality headset. The documents include external and internal images of the device, photographs of the controllers, and test results related to the antennas, providing a more comprehensive overview of the hardware ahead of the launch.
Among the most interesting information is the mention of an Enthusiast Kit dedicated to the headset. The health and safety manual indeed cites the presence of magnets in the triggers of the controllers, in the facial gasket attachment, and in the battery pack of the additional accessory.
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The documentation also specifies that the kit includes a swappable lithium-ion battery. This feature would allow users to replace the battery without necessarily interrupting the use of the device, although the documents do not clarify how Valve has implemented this solution.
It remains to be seen whether Steam Frame has an additional internal battery capable of keeping the headset running during the replacement of the main module or whether the Enthusiast Kit provides a completely different power system compared to the standard configuration.
The FCC documents also suggest the presence of approved replacement batteries, hinting at the possibility of purchasing additional modules from third-party manufacturers, perhaps under license. This prospect could interest virtual reality enthusiasts looking to use the headset for particularly long sessions.
As for the price, rumors indicate a starting cost of at least $700, with the possibility of approaching $1,000 depending on the final configuration and available accessories. The potential Enthusiast Kit and additional batteries would further increase the necessary expenditure to enter the Steam Frame ecosystem.
The FCC certification also offers a first close look at the design of the Steam Frame controllers and the layout of the controls. New details about Valve's headset may emerge over the summer, while the market arrival simply set for "in 2026" doesn't seem particularly distant anymore.