Valve bundles Half-Life: Alyx with new Steam Frame headset via ARM64 port

·1 views

Valve has launched the Steam Frame, its first VR headset since 2019, priced at $1,059. Every unit comes bundled with Half-Life: Alyx, the acclaimed 2020 VR title. To make this possible, Valve ported the game to ARM64 so it runs natively on the headset's Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen 3 chip. This means buyers no longer need a separate VR-ready desktop or laptop PC to play the game. The port is a significant technical achievement given the game's original high hardware requirements.

Read the full story at The Verge

This is an AI-generated summary. ShortSingh links to the original source for the complete article.

Discussion (0)

Daydream App Lets Users Shop Outfits From Photos Using Apple Intelligence

Fashion app Daydream has launched new features powered by Apple Intelligence following the release of iOS 27. The update allows users to convert saved outfit photos from their camera roll into shoppable product results. Additionally, shoppers can now search for fashion items through Siri without needing to open the Daydream app directly. The integration leverages Apple's on-device AI capabilities to streamline the fashion discovery and shopping experience.

0 comments Read more at TechCrunch

TechnologyThe Verge ·

Valve's Steam Frame Wearable PC Reviewed: Comfortable but Costly at $1,059+

Valve has released the Steam Frame, a wearable PC that doubles as a headset, priced at $1,059 for the 256GB model and $1,299 for the 1TB version. Unlike conventional VR headsets, the device is positioned primarily as a wearable personal computer rather than a virtual reality peripheral. A reviewer at The Verge spent nearly three weeks testing the device, noting it weighs just over one pound and leaves no facial marks even after extended use. The Steam Frame costs two to three times more than visually similar headsets from Meta, making it a premium offering in the wearable display market.

0 comments Read more at The Verge

TechnologyThe Verge ·

Valve Steam Frame VR headset launches at $1,059, bundles Half-Life: Alyx

Valve has announced pricing for its Steam Frame headset, with the base 256GB model starting at $1,059 and a 1TB version priced at $1,299. The device is capable of running both flat and VR games locally, as well as streaming either type from a PC. Every unit will include a copy of Half-Life: Alyx, which Valve has optimized to run natively on the headset. The headset is available in multiple regional currencies, with European pricing set at €1,049 and UK pricing at £889 for the base model.

0 comments Read more at The Verge

TechnologyThe Verge ·

Valve's Steam Frame Headset Reviewed After Three-Week Beta Test

The Verge's Sean Hollister spent three weeks beta-testing the Steam Frame, Valve's new mixed-reality headset that the company is careful not to label as a VR device. The device comes with controllers, an ergonomic accessories kit, and an Arcturus Vision Camera. Hollister described the Steam Frame as a potential glimpse into the future of cross-platform gaming. He hosted a live Q&A session at 4PM ET to answer reader questions about his hands-on experience with the hardware.

0 comments Read more at The Verge