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Valve Tipped to Unveil ‘Steam Frame’ VR Headset and New Steam Controller on Nov. 12

The timing and details come from leaker Brad Lynch, with no confirmation from Valve.

Overview

  • Brad Lynch indicates Valve could announce multiple products on Nov. 12, including a high-end VR headset known as Steam Frame (formerly Deckard) and a redesigned Steam Controller.
  • Leaks describe a new Frames interface and proof‑of‑concept specs for the headset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 2160×2160 at 120 Hz JDI panels, SLAM tracking, and eye tracking, with pricing guidance near or above $1,200.
  • The rumored controller blends dual trackpads with capacitive sensing similar to Index controllers while omitting full finger tracking in the grips.
  • The only visuals circulating are AI-generated mockups shared by Lynch, who says he avoided posting real photos to protect source identities.
  • Reports also point to a separate ‘Fremont’ console using custom AMD and Radeon hardware and speculate an HLX reveal could accompany the hardware, though none of this is confirmed.