Valve May Be Working on an OLED Steam Frame, According to Datamined Source Code
Valve may be developing an OLED version of its Steam Frame virtual reality headset, according to datamined source code discovered in the headset’s kernel. The new model, reportedly codenamed “Plano,” would represent a mid-generation refresh of the existing Steam Frame, which launched approximately one month ago.
The leak, discovered by SteamFrameHub through examination of the Steam Frame’s source code, suggests that the Plano variant would largely maintain the same specifications as the current generation, but upgrade to OLED optical panels. The datamined information indicates a per-eye resolution of 3,552x3,840, though full specifications remain unconfirmed.
The current Steam Frame, while regarded as one of the best PC VR headsets available, has been noted by reviewers for having lenses that fall short of some competing high-end headsets. The reported OLED upgrade would address this concern, potentially improving visual quality and clarity for users. However, as this information comes from datamined source code rather than official confirmation, details should be treated as speculative until Valve makes an official announcement.