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Our Jacob got his hands on a Steam Frame back in November of last year, and came away raving about the wireless VR headset's capabilities. Since then, we've reported on numerous signals that the Frame is on its way—but some new leaked videos give the rest of us a closer look at the hardware itself.
The videos were apparently leaked as part of an Arm Steam Client update, and have since pulled by Valve (via SteamDeckHQ ). However, X account Steam Hardware Updates has reposted them, and what they reveal looks to be a very cushy, premium-looking design.
STEAM FRAME UPDATE:The ARM Steam Client had an update this morning that contained these videos. It was quickly pulled after that, but of course people managed to grab them. These are videos that detail the unboxing, sign-in, and setup of the Steam Frame. pic.twitter.com/AAFk5D69eJ August 19, 2026
In one, a model demonstrates the process of putting on the Frame and adjusting the headband, including swapping out the internal faceplate to accommodate a pair of glasses. The large, cushioned rear-plate looks very comfortable, and the overall design is remarkably less... nerdy, for want of a better word, than I expected.
This particular video ends with a sequence of models wearing the VR headset in several, completely wrong ways, including as a shoulder bag. Even I smiled. There's also another video showing how to link the Steam Frame with the Steam mobile app for sign-in authentication purposes.
The focus adjustment wheel is demonstrated in another clip, while a full unboxing video shows exactly what you get in the packaging. There's the headset itself, of course, two wireless controllers, a large USB dongle, a cable, and an instruction manual/warranty card that's immediately thrown out of shot.
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The video also shows the pairing process for the controllers, while even more clips posted in a separate comment go through what appears to be a short Steam Machine linking tutorial.
Ordinarily I'd advise a pinch of salt regarding leaks like this, but these are so well-done, I'd say we're probably looking at the final product. Valve is unlikely to be pleased—but I have to say, as someone not particularly interested in VR, the videos have made me want to try one for myself.
As for when the Steam Frame might be released? There's no official date as of yet, but the timing of these leaks suggests it won't be too long. We were told the second half of 2026, and here we are towards the end of August with plenty to go on . I wasn't that fussed before, but now the hype is beginning to build? Yep, even this VR cynic is kind of curious.
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