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Software · · 2 min
Two owners report blocked character naming in Skyrim VR and Fallout 4 VR despite Valve's keyboard fixes. Check game text entry before relying on the beta.
Software · · 2 min
Two owners report missing boundary warnings during PC streaming. Valve has asked for reproduction steps, while a cause and fix remain unconfirmed.
Software · · 2 min
The unofficial SteamVR driver offers camera-based alignment without SpaceCalibrator. Check your release's base-station requirements before replacing a working setup.
Games · · 2 min
Linux players report a barnacle crash on AMD and Nvidia cards. Valve's duplicate closure covers a different failure, and Proton remains an unproven workaround.
Software · · 2 min
Valve says the next SteamVR beta will remove the maintenance9 requirement behind Nvidia 580 startup failures on Linux. It has given no version or release date.
Software · · 2 min
Steam Frame can stream without its adapter through a 5GHz router wired to the PC. Linux compatibility still comes with limits in Valve's support guide.
Software · · 2 min
Valve traced one Linux SteamVR error 303 report to missing Nvidia libraries. Check all driver components before treating a newer branch as a fix.
Software · · 2 min
Valve adds Error 17 fixes, a Linux Steam Link screen hotfix and controller binding fixes. Steam Frame users also need to check their SteamOS version.
Software · · 2 min
Valve's guide leaves Linux and Steam Machine VR streaming short of full support. Meeting the adapter's OS requirement still leaves SteamVR setup to consider.
Software · · 2 min
Valve's Linux diagnostic script points to a future wireless option where 6GHz is unavailable. Buyers still need a release date and regional compatibility details.
Software · · 2 min
Valve identifies Nvidia's 580 driver branch as a Steam Link VR incompatibility on Linux. Owners report newer-driver workarounds, but Pascal cards face a support limit.
Games · · 1 min
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars' APT. is available in Beat Saber on Quest and PC VR for $1.99. The fourth Shock Drop of 2026 is a paid song add-on.
Software · · 1 min
Eight of 12 affected Linux users say SteamVR beta 2.18.1 ended right-eye ghosting in Steam Link. Valve's patch notes never name the bug.
Software · · 2 min
Valve's Linux troubleshooting script recommends USB tethering where the Steam Frame dongle cannot use 6 GHz. The workaround requires developer mode and a cable.
Games · · 1 min
Walkabout Mini Golf's fifth course of 2026 is set for October 8 on Quest, Steam, PS VR2, Pico, and Samsung Galaxy XR. The new course sends players to an alien world.
Software · · 1 min
Valve says Steam Link prefers Nvidia when a PC has two discrete GPUs. One Linux owner found that it chose an RTX 3070 Ti used for encoding over the Radeon driving the display.
Software · · 3 min
SteamOS 3.9.2 changes the Steam Machine's VR frame limiter, Frame OS 0.4.1 fixes headset controls, and Linux PC hosts still need a SteamVR launch workaround.
Games · · 1 min
Quest players can register for the October 19 Payday: Aces High playtest, while Steam players can try a demo. The test includes two heists.
Software · · 1 min
Valve's SteamVR 2.18.1 beta lets Quest owners stream PC VR over USB through Steam Link. Both the PC app and headset app must be on beta builds.
Hardware · · 2 min
Bigscreen cut $60 from Beyond 2 and Beyond 2e. Tracking hardware and controllers can bring a two-station setup to $1,536 or $1,736 before the PC.
Hardware · · 9 min
Valve released the $1,059 Steam Frame on September 14. The charger, the reservation queue, and a changed compatibility rule all sit outside that price.
Games · · 2 min
The underwater puzzle game is out for PC VR, but only the $17.99 VR edition includes headset support. The cheaper listing is flatscreen only.
Hardware · · 3 min
A current three-tier PC VR guide puts prebuilt systems at $1,100, $1,700, and $3,000, with the right tier depending more on the headset than the VR-ready label.
Games · · 3 min
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades is now a full Steam release, giving PC VR players a clearer checkpoint for one of VR's longest-running sandbox projects.
Games · · 3 min
Several July VR releases now have store-confirmed dates, but Roboquest VR and late-month launches still deserve one more page check before players plan around them.
Games · · 3 min
Quest and PC VR players have overlapping sale windows, but the smart move is checking platform support, comfort, storage, and refund rules before filling a cart.
Games · · 3 min
The Summer 2026 VR Games Showcase produced a wave of Quest and PC VR announcements, but the best buyer move is to separate store-backed games from trailer-only reveals.
Games · · 2 min
A community UEVR setup now gives Subnautica 2 experimental PC VR motion controls, but early-access updates, performance, and install complexity remain the caveats.
Games · · 3 min
The Summer 2026 stream has a confirmed date, headline games, and platform targets, but players should treat it as a watchlist until the trailers actually air.
Games · · 2 min
The underwater VR expansion adds Subside's largest ocean zone yet, but players should check the base-game requirement, platform support, and comfort caveats first.
Games · · 2 min
The June 2026 Steam event is live, and the useful move for VR players is to treat demos as short tests for comfort, controls, and performance.
Games · · 3 min
The Summer 2026 showcase brought more than 30 VR and mixed-reality announcements; here are the dates, platforms, and caveats players can act on.
Hardware · · 2 min
Valve's Steamworks update confirms Steam Frame is planned for summer and explains how its standalone game compatibility badge will work.
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