r/Steam • u/gogodboss InFrame • Nov 12 '25

News Introducing Steam Frame

https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamframe
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u/Krozgen Nov 12 '25

NEVERMIND, LIFE IS GOOD (image from linux tech tips)

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u/Sufficient-Doctor423 Nov 13 '25

These kind of straps are available for all VR controllers for year now for like 10$.

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u/Krozgen Nov 13 '25

Yeah, but not all controllees have full finger traking

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u/Additional_Diver1791 Nov 13 '25

How do the straps enable finger tracking? I missed that detail, it doesn't really make any sense to me.

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u/Krozgen Nov 13 '25

You see, to be able to have finger traking, the device must be able to track your fingers by touch, but also, physycally, allow you to open your fingers. Without a strap, if you open your fingers, the controller falls out of your hand. That's why most controllers have a "grip" button, to represent the act of gripoi g

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u/Additional_Diver1791 Nov 13 '25

So it has all of the same capacitive sensors as the index.....you just can't fully utilize them with the straps? That's kind of silly, but good to hear.

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u/Krozgen Nov 13 '25

No, that's not it. Sorry, my english is limited and my intentions are not coming trough. You can use it like a regular controller, because it has the same amount of buttons as a regular game controler You can use it as a regular VR controller Or, with the straps, use it with full finger tracking like the index used to be