Valve Deckard VR Headset May Launch Soon; Check Price & Expected Release

Explore leaks & rumors on Valve Deckard VR! Specs, price, launch date, & innovations in standalone PCVR gaming await!

Valve’s domination in terms of PC VR is well known. The gamer community commonly uses SteamVR, and their platform has advanced the industry by a wide margin. Moreover, their release of the Valve Index, which remains one of the best options today, was very influential, too. Consequently, Valve is now reportedly gearing up to launch yet another new VR headset, which means it could finally be time to forget about the Index and move on to the next generation!

The upcoming Valve Deckard is set to impress gamers with expectations of higher clarity with much better resolution, innovations in improved tracking, and a significant overhaul to the software! Let’s take a look at the latest leaks and rumors around the Valve Deckard, along with its expected pricing and launch date.

Valve Deckard VR Headset: Specs, Features, and Design

Rumored Valve Deckard VR Headset (Image via: United States Patent and Trademark Office / Valve)

The Deckard’s initial prototype images leaked a long time ago. The prototype’s design revealed a similar-looking headset to their Index with a minimal front visor and a comfortable headband design that wraps around your head with adjustable dials at the back for adjusting tightness.

One cool aspect of the upcoming Deckard VR headset is that it may be a complete standalone device that can be operated without the involvement of a gaming PC. Of course, there should be a dedicated PCVR mode as well. The Oculus Quest VR headsets support this functionality with Air Link and Virtual Desktop.

There could be sensors that track controllers for you on the headset’s front visor, instead of reliance on external sensors such as previously used Base stations. Speaking of the controllers, these are rumored to be codenamed “Roy” controllers that were noticed in updates to the SteamVR codebase.

Valve Deckard VR Headset: Price & Release Date

Valve’s Deckard VR Headset is rumored to cost $1200 (Image via: X) — Valve’s Deckard VR Headset will likely cost $1200 as per rumors (Image via: X)

On X, a user who humorously calls himself Gabe Follower shares some information. This information highlights Valve’s Deckard VR headset pricing and release date. According to this post, the demos have already happened, meaning people have experienced the headset behind closed doors. The vision is high, with Valve supposedly wanting users to have the “best possible experience without cutting any costs.”

The user mentions the pricing as $1200 for the “full bundle.” They are probably trying to convey that buyers will need no extra hardware. This is quite expensive for a VR Headset. Midrange options like the Quest 3 and Quest 3S will probably remain the most popular even after the release of Deckard. Still, seeing the peak of VR innovation is what everyone would like to see from Valve before an attempt at targeting the mid-range hardware market.

We’re all excited for the Valve Deckard. Let’s hold our hopes this becomes the go-to device for PCVR and a high-end alternative to Meta Quest headsets.

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