Rumors a couple of new wi-fi VR headset from Valve (code-named Deckard) first began circulating in 2022, with only some particulars popping up since then. At this time, as reported by Wccftech, Valve leaker Gabe Follower posted a hefty assortment of latest data, together with a possible $1,200 price ticket and a 2025 launch date.
The complete submit reads:
“A number of individuals have confirmed that Valve is aiming to launch new standalone, wi-fi VR headset (codename Deckard) by the top of 2025. The present value for the complete bundle is about to be $1200. Together with some “in-house” video games (or demos) which can be already performed. Valve need to give the consumer the very best expertise with out reducing any prices. Even on the present value, will probably be bought at a loss. A number of months in the past, we noticed leaked fashions of controllers (codename Roy) within the SteamVR replace. It will likely be utilizing the identical SteamOS from Steam Deck, however tailored for digital actuality. One of many core options is the power to play flat-screen recreation which can be already playable on Steam Deck, however in VR on a giant display screen and not using a PC. The primary behind closed doorways displays might begin quickly.“
Very similar to the Valve Index headset launched in 2019, the rumored $1,200 price ticket for the Deckard is fairly hefty. The tagline for the Index was “constancy first” and it looks like the corporate can be taking the same strategy this time too, aiming for a high-end product for VR lovers.
Follower mentions “in-house” video games and demos, which additionally is sensible. Though VR stays a distinct segment trade, the worldwide success of Half-Life: Alyx gave the Index a big gross sales increase and made positive loads of individuals had been speaking about it, even when they weren’t shopping for. It will be no shock if Valve has deliberate one other groundbreaking launch title for this subsequent headset, designed to push the tech to its limits and persuade a couple of extra those who now’s the time to check out VR.
Pictures of the lately leaked controllers are additionally included — they appear fairly totally different from the Index controllers however, curiously, fairly just like Meta’s Quest 3 controllers. Patent illustrations of the headset itself don’t give an excessive amount of away, apart from backing up the rumors that that is certainly a wi-fi headset.
Lastly, the purpose I discover most fascinating is the plan to make use of an tailored model of SteamOS and permit customers to play Steam Deck video games on a giant VR display screen. This additional function might go a good distance towards encouraging gross sales because it means clients would at all times have one thing to make use of the headset for, even when issues are a bit sluggish on the VR video games entrance.
Follower thinks displays might begin quickly and if Valve actually is planning to launch this product earlier than the top of the yr, an official announcement can’t be that far off both.
