Steam Frame Reservations Are Now Live: Here’s How to Join the Queue

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Valve has opened reservations for the Steam Frame, its new standalone VR headset, using a queue system to prevent scalping. The device is priced between $1,059 and $1,299 depending on storage capacity and includes a copy of Half-Life: Alyx for new owners. Reservations close on September 17, after which Valve will randomly assign purchase order and send invitations starting September 18.

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▪Valve is using a reservation queue instead of a first-come, first-served preorder system to reduce scalping.
▪The Steam Frame costs $1,059 for the 256GB model and $1,299 for the 1TB model.
▪Every purchase includes a copy of Half-Life: Alyx if the buyer does not already own it.
▪Reservations are open until September 17 at 10 a.m. PT, with random assignment of order occurring the same day.
▪The headset launches with support for 130 standalone Verified games and PC VR streaming capabilities.

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Tech > Computing Steam Frame Reservations Are Now Live: Here’s How to Join the Queue Valve's new standalone VR headset isn't sold on a first-come, first-served basis, but we've got the details on how to get one. Aashna Gheewalla Associate Writer Aashna Gheewalla is an Associate Writer at CNET.… Read full bio Aashna Gheewalla Associate Writer Read full bio September 14, 2026, 1:38 pm ET 1 min read Numidas Prasarn/CNET Valve has officially opened reservations for the Steam Frame, its new standalone VR headset. Rather than launching with a traditional preorder system, the company is using a reservation queue designed to help reduce scalping and give more buyers a fair shot at purchasing one.

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