Short answer: Valve has not published an official price for Steam Frame as of now, but industry coverage suggests it could be priced under the $1,000 mark (with the full kit potentially higher) and many sources expect a price range around a mid-to-high hundreds to under $1,000, depending on bundle including controllers/base stations. Details and context

• What Steam Frame is: a streaming-first, wireless VR headset that can run your Steam library with onboard processing and battery, aiming to be more portable than a traditional PC-towered setup. It’s designed to be lighter on external peripherals than the Valve Index ecosystem, while offering on-board components and local streaming capabilities. This positioning has driven speculation about price being lower than the Index full kit.

• Current price expectations:
  • Some early media and industry commentary predict a price under $1,000, arguing that the Frame’s integrated processing and battery, plus on-device features, justify a value near or just below the traditional upper mid-range of high-end headsets.

* Others have floated a broader bundle price range (e.g., around $1,200–$1,400 for bundled configurations including controllers and base stations), which would place it in the higher tier if such bundles are offered. There is no official confirmation yet on exact pricing or bundles.

* Independent outlets and discussions have suggested a sweet spot in the $500–$600 range for some buyers, especially those comparing to standalone headsets like Quest 3, though this is speculative and not official.

• Official communications: Valve has stated the goal is to be cheaper than the Index, but has not locked in a formal price. They have described development plans and dev-kit availability for developers, with pricing details still to be announced publicly.

What to watch for

• Valve announcements: Look for official Steam or Valve communications (press releases, official store pages) for the definitive price, bundles, and regional availability.
• Market context: Pricing may reflect included peripherals (controllers, base stations), battery life, display tech, and whether onboard processing reduces other costs.
• Comparisons: If you’re evaluating value, compare Steam Frame’s price and features to alternatives like the Quest 3, Valve Index, and other standalone VR headsets, considering factors such as library access, streaming performance, and required accessories.

If you want, I can monitor current announcements and summarize the official price once Valve releases it, or compare the Frame’s rumored price ranges to current headsets in a side-by-side table.