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Why I'm Returning the Steam Frame

LongGamingPublished Sep 29, 2026

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Published
Sep 29, 2026, 2:00 PM
Duration
41:57
Category
Gaming
Audio language
English (en-US)
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English (en-US)
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HD
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2D
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Topics

  • Technology
  • Video game culture

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The Steam Frame is finally here, and I've decided that it isn't a good fit for me. Here are my impressions of its strengths and weaknesses, and whether it might be a better choice for you. More info: https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steamframe Screen capture app: https://streamframe.app/ Steam on ARM handhelds: https://youtu.be/2fInQ69ODZ0 Native ARM Beat Saber: https://github.com/DaVarga/bs-arm64 Check out my weekly newsletter: http://news.retrogamecorps.com/ Ways to support this channel: RGC merch: https://store.retrogamecorps.com YT channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps Timestamps: 00:00 introduction 01:24 specs and price 04:54 purchasing experience 06:07 unboxing and impressions 09:12 how it fits 10:12 accessories kit 15:03 the controllers 17:05 software experience 23:06 playing games locally 25:41 Steam on ARM handhelds 26:55 local VR games 27:34 streaming VR games 34:29 flat game streaming 35:31 summary (likes and dislikes) 38:47 conclusion Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/ This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. #SteamFrame #VR #gaming #valveShow all

The Steam Frame is finally here, and I've decided that it isn't a good fit for me. Here are my impressions of its strengths and weaknesses, and whether it might be a better choice for you. More info: https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steamframe Screen capture app: https://streamframe.app/ Steam on ARM handhelds: https://youtu.be/2fInQ69ODZ0 Native ARM Beat Saber: https://github.com/DaVarga/bs-arm64 Check out my weekly newsletter: http://news.retrogamecorps.com/ Ways to support this channel: RGC merch: https://store.retrogamecorps.com YT channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps Timestamps: 00:00 introduction 01:24 specs and price 04:54 purchasing experience 06:07 unboxing and impressions 09:12 how it fits 10:12 accessories kit 15:03 the controllers 17:05 software experience 23:06 playing games locally 25:41 Steam on ARM handhelds 26:55 local VR games 27:34 streaming VR games 34:29 flat game streaming 35:31 summary (likes and dislikes) 38:47 conclusion Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/ This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. #SteamFrame #VR #gaming #valve

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