Every Other VR Headset is Obsolete Now

Valve’s brand-new Steam Frame is a wireless VR headset that offloads rendering to a PC over 5 GHz/6 GHz Wi-Fi, using foveated streaming to push insanely sharp visuals with almost zero latency. Linus dives into its optics, custom ARM-based chip, refreshed controllers and spatial audio setup—spoiler: it pretty much smokes the competition in performance and convenience.

Beyond the headset itself, Valve’s ecosystem includes the Steam Machine, updated controllers and the promise of future Steam Frame features. If you’ve been waiting for a VR setup that finally cuts the cord without cutting corners, this first look suggests the industry’s got serious catching up to do.

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