Rumors a few new wi-fi VR headset from Valve (code-named Deckard) first began circulating in 2022, with just a few 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 folks have confirmed that Valve is aiming to launch new standalone, wi-fi VR headset (codename Deckard) by the top of 2025. The present worth for the complete bundle is ready to be $1200. Together with some “in-house” video games (or demos) which can be already achieved. Valve wish to give the consumer the very best expertise with out slicing any prices. Even on the present worth, it will likely 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 sport which can be already playable on Steam Deck, however in VR on an enormous display screen with no PC. The primary behind closed doorways displays may begin quickly.“
Very like 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 as if the corporate shall be taking an analogous strategy this time too, aiming for a high-end product for VR fanatics.
Follower mentions “in-house” video games and demos, which additionally is smart. Despite the fact that VR stays a distinct segment trade, the worldwide success of Half-Life: Alyx gave the Index a major gross sales enhance and made positive loads of folks have been speaking about it, even when they weren’t shopping for. It could 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 that now’s the time to check out VR.
Photos of the not too long ago leaked controllers are additionally included — they appear fairly totally different from the Index controllers however, apparently, 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 attention-grabbing is the plan to make use of an tailored model of SteamOS and permit customers to play Steam Deck video games on an enormous VR display screen. This additional function may 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 may begin quickly and if Valve actually is planning to launch this product earlier than the top of the 12 months, an official announcement can’t be that far off both.
