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Valve says it must revisit the exact shipping schedule and pricing for Steam Frame (and Steam Machine) due to ongoing memory and storage shortages, but still aims to ship in the first half of 2026 and hopes to price Steam Frame below the $1000 Index full-kit, with concrete prices and dates to be announced as circumstances allow.
At CES 2026, Pimax unveiled the Dream Air, an ultra-light VR headset weighing just 170 grams with an 8K display per eye, offering an impressive visual experience and a wider field of view, though it faces delays and high costs, reigniting excitement for PC VR.
Despite reports labeling Apple Vision Pro a failure due to low sales and production cuts, the device is positioned as a niche, high-end product aimed at early adopters and enterprise users, serving as a foundation for future AR and spatial computing developments. Its true success may lie in shaping the platform and developer ecosystem rather than immediate sales figures.
Best Buy offers a Black Friday deal on Quest 3, including a $75 gift card, a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and additional VR perks, making it a compelling purchase for VR enthusiasts. The Quest 3S is also on sale for $250 with similar perks but features older lenses, while the Quest 3 offers improved visuals and comfort at a higher price.
Valve announced the Steam Frame, a new wireless VR headset that will support Android games by running Android APKs natively on its Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, allowing developers to easily port mobile titles to Steam. The device aims to seamlessly integrate Android and Steam games, with a developer kit program to facilitate this process. Additionally, Valve revealed three new hardware products, including the Steam Frame VR headset, controllers, and a Steam Machine, which will be available in select regions.
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset features dual audio drivers on each side of the head strap, which not only provide good sound but also help cancel vibrations that could interfere with tracking, enhancing the VR experience. The headset's modular design allows for potential future customization with different head straps and audio solutions.
Valve announced three new gaming hardware devices: the Steam Frame VR headset, a new Steam Controller, and a next-gen Steam Machine, all designed to enhance gaming on Steam and operate as open platforms. These devices are set to ship in early 2026 to regions including the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with specific pricing and launch dates to be finalized.
Rumors suggest Valve will soon announce a new VR headset called Steam Frame, a new Steam controller, and possibly tease a new Half-Life project, with announcements expected within hours, fueling excitement among gamers.
Speculation suggests Valve is about to reveal new gaming hardware, including a Steam Controller with advanced finger-tracking, a high-end VR headset codenamed Deckard or Steam Frame, and a console-like device called Valve Fremont, potentially launching as soon as this week.
Samsung is expected to expand the availability of its Galaxy XR VR headset to the UK, Canada, Germany, and France in 2026, up from its current markets in the US and Korea, with more countries possibly added later.
Samsung's Galaxy XR is a revolutionary standalone VR headset that replaces traditional monitors, TVs, and workstations by offering customizable virtual displays, seamless integration with Android and Windows, and versatile entertainment options, making it a powerful portable computing and entertainment device.
Apple's Vision Pro with the new M5 chip is an improved but still somewhat isolating VR headset, offering better comfort, faster display refresh, and enhanced visuals, yet it remains expensive and feels lonely to use, highlighting the need for more social and content options to justify its adoption.
The article explores the capabilities of Samsung Galaxy XR, an Android-based VR headset that supports sideloading APKs without a PC, allowing users to install and run a wide range of apps directly on the device. The author highlights the flexibility, productivity, and immersive experiences enabled by Android XR, contrasting it with other VR platforms like Apple Vision Pro, and emphasizing its open ecosystem and integration with Google services. This setup allows for a seamless, device-independent workflow entirely within the headset.
The Samsung Galaxy XR, a new VR headset, is priced at $1,799.99 and offers superior display resolution and lighter weight compared to the Apple Vision Pro, which costs $3,499. The Galaxy XR features a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset, Google’s Android XR OS, and dual controllers, while the Vision Pro boasts a more powerful M5 chip, higher refresh rate, and exclusive visionOS. Both headsets have similar battery life and eye/hand tracking capabilities, but differ in design, operating system, and price, positioning the Galaxy XR as a more affordable yet high-spec alternative to the premium Apple Vision Pro.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy XR, a mixed reality headset powered by Android XR, priced at $1,800 and available in the US and South Korea. It features 4K micro-OLED displays, eye tracking, spatial video, and supports PCVR gaming, aiming to compete with devices like Apple's Vision Pro. The headset emphasizes entertainment and enterprise uses, with a focus on immersive content and virtual collaboration, while bundling free content to boost appeal.