Some recently discovered evidence suggests that the mysterious Valve device that recently leaked online is probably not a Steam Deck sequel.
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Valve's new enigmatic device, which recently surfaced online, appears to be less likely a successor to the Steam Deck handheld console and more likely as a follow-up to the Valve Index VR headset. This deduction is supported by emerging evidence pointing to the device's wireless capabilities and its support for the 5GHz band, which suggests it's not merely a controller accessory but rather a standalone VR headset. This development aligns with earlier hints that Valve has been working on new VR hardware.
Although the official sales figures for the Steam Deck are undisclosed, estimates indicate that over a million units were shipped within six months of its release position it as Valve's most successful hardware to date by a considerable margin. Despite Valve's statement that a successor isn't imminent, the South Korean Radio Research Agency (RRA) certification of an unannounced Valve device, identified by model number 1030 in late August, ignited fervent speculation among fans.
However, it's increasingly likely that this mysterious device is intended to succeed the Valve Index rather than being a continuation of the Steam Deck. Reddit user Gex_TengokuNET pointed out that the recently unveiled Meta Quest 3 VR headset also received the same certification ahead of its June announcement. Both devices were rated with wireless capabilities in the 5150-5350MHz and 5470-5850MHz Wi-Fi frequency bands, suggesting they belong to the same product category.
Furthermore, the presence of 5GHz band support in the device makes it less plausible that it's a controller accessory, as such high-frequency bandwidth is unnecessary for transmitting the relatively small data packets typical gamepads require. This limited spec leak strongly hints that Valve is preparing to launch its second VR headset, following the 2019 release of the Index. Valve's journey into virtual reality began even before the Index, with an HTC collaboration resulting in the Vive lineup of VR headsets, initially introduced in 2016.
The prospect of an Index 2 raises hopes among VR enthusiasts that Valve may be working on another AAA VR game, especially since they followed up the original Index with the highly acclaimed Half-Life: Alyx. Even three years after its release, Half-Life: Alyx remains widely regarded as the best VR game on the market. While it remains uncertain whether another groundbreaking VR title is in development, the recently surfaced RRA certification suggests that Valve's history of hardware innovation is poised to continue with another chapter in the near future.
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