Valve initially intended the Steam Frame VR headset to be priced around $750, but its launch price now begins at $1,059 due to increased component costs. This shift impacts consumers following gaming hardware as it highlights broader inflationary pressures affecting PCVR and console markets, with both PlayStation and Xbox experiencing recent price increases. The higher cost puts the Steam Frame in a less competitive position against rivals like the Meta Quest 3, and suggests continued elevated pricing for VR devices is likely due to ongoing memory shortages.
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