Valve Index headset clearance sits below the Steam Frame price
The Steam Frame waitlist begins at $1055, and the headset starts at $1059, while remaining Valve Index stock is listed at $399.20 for the headset alone.
| Valve Index | Steam Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| price | $399.20 | $1059 USD |
| launch price | $499 | |
| kit price | $999 | |
| waitlist | $1055 | |
| ergonomics kit | $59 | |
| startup cost | ~$900 |
Valve lists only the Index headset, not controllers or base stations. The article suggests first-gen HTC Vive stations cost about $169.30, and Valve sells left-hand replacement controllers at $119.20.
A right-hand Knuckle runs over $380 on eBay, so a buyer assembling a full stack can face near $900 in new hardware. The article frames the $399.20 price as a clearance figure for a partial system, not a replacement for the $999 launch kit.
The Steam Frame carries a $59 ergonomics kit that reviewers call essential. The document does not show resolution, refresh rate, battery life, weight, latency, SKU, or an exact discontinuation date for either headset.
The $399.20 figure is a headset-shell clearance, not proof of a complete PC VR stack. The higher Steam Frame price is not tied to a measured performance margin in the file.
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