Over 35,000 people say they signed up for a Steam Frame, and less than half have one reserved

Valve completed a one-time randomisation on September 17 to assign Steam Frame reservations from the first batch, with the outcome communicated via email to registrants. The company will now fulfill reserved units before moving to the waitlist, where sign-ups today are placed at the end of a queue now exceeding 18,000 people. Community tracking indicates that 44.7% of respondents received a reservation, 51.6% were waitlisted, and 3.8% have not yet received an email.

A community-run site collecting responses from over 35,000 users shows the 256 GB model was the preferred choice among participants, reflecting its lower price point of $240 compared to the 1 TB variant. The survey also captures user locations and storage selections, reinforcing the popularity of the smaller capacity across multiple countries. Early reviews suggest the 256 GB model suits game streaming needs without requiring large internal storage.

Valve’s raffle system prioritises reserved units first, meaning those without a reservation must wait for cancellations or for the waitlist to advance before purchasing. Sign-ups submitted after the initial batch are appended to the back of the waitlist, which already exceeds 18,000 entries and may be larger due to unreported cases. The process underscores the competitive demand for the device despite its niche positioning in Valve’s hardware lineup.

The Steam Frame is available in two storage configurations, with the 256 GB model priced at $240 and the 1 TB model at a higher cost not specified in the article. Community data indicates a clear preference for the 256 GB option, aligning with practical usage patterns for streaming and expandable storage via microSD cards. Valve’s allocation method and pricing structure have shaped user decisions, as reflected in the survey responses collected so far.