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Valve ends production of the Valve Index VR headset
Valve has stopped producing its Index VR headset after more than seven years on the market.
The headset launched in June 2019, and the change follows the launch of Valve’s newer Steam Frame.
The company is shifting its focus to the Steam Frame, but remaining Index headsets, controllers and accessories will still be sold until stock runs out.
The headset is currently listed for $399.20, down 20% from $499, and some replacement parts are also discounted.
Existing owners will continue to receive support through Steam and SteamVR.
Once the remaining stock is gone, new Index units will no longer be available from that stock, while current owners can continue using their headsets with support.
Valve has ended production of the Valve Index VR headset as it shifts its focus to the Steam Frame.
Remaining Index headsets, controllers and accessories are being sold at discounted prices while supplies last.
The headset is listed for $399.20, down from $499.
Valve says existing owners will continue to receive support through Steam and SteamVR.
The sources give different release dates for the Index: PC Gamer says April 2019, while Notebookcheck says June 2019.
- Who
- Valve has ended production of its Valve Index VR headset.
- What
- Remaining headsets, controllers and accessories are being sold at discounted prices while supplies last.
- When
- Valve confirmed the decision in a Steam news item published on October 13 or 14, 2026; the sources differ on the timestamp’s date.
- Where
- On Steam.
- Why
- Valve is shifting its focus to the Steam Frame, which the sources say was recently launched.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Valve Index launched; PC Gamer gives April as the release month, while Notebookcheck gives June.
Valve launched the Steam Frame, which the sources say superseded the Index.
Valve confirmed that the Index was no longer being produced; the sources differ on the date of the announcement.
- Headset price
- $399.20, reduced from $499
- Discount
- 20% off the headset and some accessories
- Left controller replacement
- $119.20
- Replacement tether
- $103.20
- Owner support
- Continues through Steam and SteamVR
2 sources
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Valve Index is no longer being produced
Remaining Index headsets, controllers, and accessories are still available at the new prices below while supplies last.