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Valve Adds Great on Steam Frame Category to Store Ahead of Launch

Lena Fischer 2 min read

Valve adds a Great on Steam Frame category to the Steam Store and releases the wireless adapter driver, signaling the handheld's imminent launch.

Valve Adds Great on Steam Frame Category to Store Ahead of Launch
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is tightening the ecosystem for its upcoming Frame handheld by adding a dedicated "Great on Steam Frame" category to the Steam Store. This update gives buyers a clear signal about which games are optimized for the device before it hits the market. Players can now filter their libraries to find titles that guarantee a smooth experience on the new hardware. This focus on compatibility helps reduce the guesswork for early adopters who want to ensure their purchases work well out of the box.

New store section highlights four compatible titles

The new store section highlights four specific titles that meet Valve's compatibility standards. Portal 2, Into Black, Aperture Hand Lab, and The Lab currently appear in this curated list. Valve has previously assigned compatibility ratings to games, but this new category makes those selections more visible to the general public. The inclusion of both classic titles and newer releases shows the breadth of support available at this stage. This approach allows users to quickly identify software that has been tested and verified for the Steam Frame.

Beyond the store update, Valve has marked the Steam Frame Wireless Adapter driver as "released." This driver status indicates that the hardware components required for wireless functionality are ready for distribution. The release of this driver is a technical prerequisite for the full launch of the Steam Frame device. It suggests that the software stack is stabilizing ahead of the official release. The driver update suggests that users will likely need it to connect wireless controllers or headsets without latency issues.

We looked at the last Steam Frame update earlier while tracking launches, and several of the same balance and stability themes came up. The combination of the new store category and the released driver points to a coordinated push toward launch. Valve is preparing both the software storefront and the peripheral drivers simultaneously. This dual preparation suggests that the hardware launch is imminent. Potential buyers should watch for official pricing and availability announcements in the near future.

Source: NotebookCheck

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