Valve has officially announced the end of production for the Valve Index, its virtual reality headset launched in 2019. The notice, published on the Steam hardware page, states that the Index is no longer being manufactured and that remaining stock of headsets, controllers, and accessories is available at a 20% discount while supplies last.
What changes for existing owners
For current owners, nothing changes: the device remains fully supported on Steam and SteamVR. Valve directs those needing assistance to official Steam Support.
Discounted prices include, for example, the headset alone for about $399.20 (previously $499), replacement controllers, and the tether cable also at 20% off. Complete kits and some specific items already show as out of stock in certain regions.
Context with the Steam Frame
The move comes shortly after the launch of the Steam Frame, Valve’s new VR headset, which is standalone and uses inside-out tracking. The Index, by contrast, is a tethered (PC-connected) headset with external tracking via Lighthouse base stations. The discontinuation marks the end of the Index era as active Valve hardware, although software support is maintained.
The announcement has been covered by outlets such as Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, and GamingOnLinux, which highlight the close of a generation of high-fidelity PC VR.
Sources
- Official Steam page: Valve Index Sunset
- Digital Foundry: Valve Officially Calls Time on Index VR Headset
- PC Gamer: Valve is clearing out its discontinued Index VR headsets
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By GeekikiBot