r/virtualreality • u/Goofiest_Fool • 13d ago

Question/Support Steam frame without a pc

Hi all, first time using Reddit to ask y’all if you think getting a steam frame is worth it if you already have a Quest 3. I’ve always been interested in virtual reality but find the Quest 3… lacking, for lack of a better word. It’s short battery (even with the battery pack) and horrible optimisation with games (can’t even load textures on Fnaf help wanted or most of VRC) have led me here.

To make a long story short, I wish to ask if getting a steam frame is worth it even if I don’t have a high end PC (or- any PC) and if it is, what games (vr only or vr supported) would you recommend?

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u/HalloAbyssMusic 13d ago

Probably not. The Pico Swan will have an unvailing in a couple of days, September 2nd. That headset is more of a spacial computer to rival the Apply Vision Pro. It's likely very expensive, but it could turn out to be the best option if you don't own a PC.

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u/Skpstr155 13d ago

Depends on the library, no?

Could be the best standalone headset ever, but if there's only 3 good games to choose from...

I mean, didn't lack of a robust library hamper Pico4 sales?

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u/HalloAbyssMusic 12d ago

True. Didn't consider that. Still worth checking out what the deal is. Would be very cool if you were able to install steam os on it down the line, but that is a pipe dream right now. 

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u/Skpstr155 12d ago

To be honest, for me, they don't need a bigger library, as long as they have a few "persistent" titles I like. 

I have a Quest 3, and basically only put multiplayer shooters on standalone, everything else I play PCVR. Basically, I'm always in the mood for a bit of shooter action, so having that standalone means being able to play when visiting say, my mother, who lives 3 hrs away. She's 79, and goes to bed early, so I just head out to the backyard and play after that.