Valve's Steam Frame VR Headset Launches at $1,059 Due to Rising Hardware Costs

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Valve has released its Steam Frame virtual reality headset, priced at $1,059. The company originally intended the device to be significantly more affordable, but rising global RAM and storage costs forced the price higher. Valve developer Jeremy Selan acknowledged the challenge, stating the team worked hard just to reach the current price point. The situation mirrors Valve's Steam Machine, which was also sold at cost for $1,049. Developer Pierre-Loup Griffais hinted in a separate interview that the Steam Frame may similarly be priced at or near cost.

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