Valve’s next-generation virtual reality (VR) headset, Deckard, is garnering praise for its unexpectedly high level of refinement.
On Monday, TechRadar reported that Stan Larroque, founder and CEO of Lynx, the company developed the Lynx R-1 headset, praised about the mind-blowing design of Valve’s next-gen headset on his social media, leaving a strong impression on industry watchers.
While Larroque didn’t divulge specific specs for Deckard, he did reveal that Lynx shares component suppliers with Valve. This tidbit suggests Deckard may already be in production, hinting at an imminent official announcement. In April, rumors swirled that Valve was sourcing VR headset parts and equipment within the U.S., potentially signaling a move towards domestic production to sidestep tariff complications.
Previous leaks indicate Deckard will boast a standalone design, featuring a 2K LCD panel and running on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. While this chipset outpaces the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 found in Meta’s Quest 3, it’s not XR-specific, suggesting that a different processor might be used in the final product.
It is also likely that a new controller, codenamed “Roy,” will debut alongside the headset, likely mirroring the design of Meta’s Quest 3 controller. However, with a rumored price tag of 1,200 USD, Deckard appears to be squarely aimed at the high-end VR market.