In an exciting development for virtual reality enthusiasts, Valve is reportedly gearing up to release its new standalone, wireless VR headset, codenamed Deckard, by the end of 2025.
Priced at $1,200 for the full bundle, the Valve Deckard VR headset promises to deliver an unparalleled VR experience, even if it means selling at a loss. The news comes from reputable sources, including Gabe Follower, a well-known Valve insider, who shared detailed insights on the upcoming product.
Valve’s commitment to quality is evident in the Deckard VR headset’s design and features. The device will include in-house games or demos that are already completed, ensuring users have content to explore right out of the box. The company aims to provide the best possible experience without cutting any corners, which is reflected in the premium price point.
One of the standout features of the Valve Deckard VR headset is its ability to play flat-screen games from the Steam Deck in VR mode on a large virtual screen, without needing a PC. This feature is expected to bridge the gap between traditional gaming and virtual reality, offering a versatile experience for gamers.
The Deckard will run on a modified version of SteamOS, specifically optimized for virtual reality. This integration suggests a seamless experience for users already familiar with Valve’s ecosystem.
The information about the Deckard VR headset’s release and features comes from multiple confirmed sources, including Gabe Follower, who has a track record of accurate Valve-related leaks.
In a recent post, Gabe Follower detailed the expected release timeline, price, and key features of the Deckard. Additionally, leaked models of the controllers were discovered in a SteamVR update, further corroborating the development of this new VR headset.
So will Valve succeed where everyone has failed? I don’t think so. The technological limitations are what they are. I think it’s dumb that they don’t bring out a Steam Deck 2 and a new Steam Machine. Those would be surefire hits and make them a fuckton of money. VR is just a way to burn endless amounts of money.
It will provide me with an excellent VR headset that does not involve Meta or Google. That is a win for me. Nothing is keeping them from bringing out a Steam Deck 2 as well. No consumer loses by Valve bringing out a great VR headset.
Yeah, I’ve been itching to play Beat Saber without giving these other assholes money. I miss that game so much.
I’ve been waiting for a valve branded one too.
Finally a bright spot in the VR world again.
Valve isn’t a very large company. It’s unlikely they’ll work on several major hardware projects at once.
Can’t you literally just use a Steam Deck as a Steam Machine and also it’s portable? Is that not better?
The Deck just isn’t powerful enough to play anything at 4k. A modern console needs to be able to do that because that’s what people have in their living rooms.