Valve is Aiming to Release a $1200 VR Headset by The End of 2025, It's Claimed

A new rumor has surfaced that suggests Valve will be releasing a new VR headset later this year for around $1200.

The rumor comes from Gabefollower, who has had a good track record of leaking Valve related information.

According to the account, they have confirmed with “several people” that Valve is aiming to release a new standalone wireless headset, which is codenamed Deckard, by the end of 2025.

Gabefollower continued to say that the current price of the headset (as a part of a bundle) is $1200 and will include some “in-house” games.

Despite the high-cost to the consumers however, it was said that Valve is likely to still lost money per unit, but Valve made the decision to ensure that the device offered the best possible experience.

“It will be using the same SteamOS from Steam Deck, but adapted for virtual reality. One of the core features is the ability to play flat-screen game that are already playable on Steam Deck, but in VR on a big screen without a PC,” he said.

As for whether or not a $1200 VR headset would work well in todays current climate remains to be seen, but at that price point, it doesn’t exactly open VR up further to broader audience. That being said, VR enthusiasts would likely wholeheartedly welcome a new, top of the line wireless headset.

What do you think of Valve releasing a new wireless VR headset at the $1200 price point? Would you be interested in buying one? Let us know down below and over in the official Insider Gaming Forums.

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