Steam users with Pico or Vive Focus Vision headsets now have a simpler way to stream PC VR games. Valve has officially launched Steam Link VR on the Pico Store (for Pico 4 Ultra, Pico 4, Pico Neo 3 Link) and Viveport (for Vive Focus Vision, with support for Vive XR Elite coming later).
Previously, Steam Link VR was only officially available for Meta Quest headsets. Tech-savvy users could sideload it on Pico devices by extracting the APK, but that method had stability issues and quirks. The new official release means smoother integration and easier access.
One major benefit of Steam Link VR is that it removes some steps. There is no need for extra software or any third-party tools. Just install it on the headset and it launches directly into SteamVR, letting you access your Steam library.
That said, Pico’s built-in features and alternative streaming tools were already solid. Pico Connect and Vive Streaming tools have long allowed PC VR streaming. Virtual Desktop (about $25) also supports VR streaming on both Pico and Vive Focus Vision. In fact, Vive Focus Vision supports lossless PC VR via DisplayPort cable when wired. Steam Link gives users a native alternative that’s quicker to set up.
Steam Link also offers a flatscreen mode. This lets you stream traditional Steam titles in a floating window inside your VR headset’s home environment. Input from a Bluetooth gamepad is included if you have one connected.
One limitation right now: Steam Link does not forward hand tracking or body tracking data from Pico headsets into SteamVR. The Pico Connect and Virtual Desktop tools still have that advantage for users who rely on motion tracking.
Valve also released an OpenXR APK version of Steam Link so that other headset makers can test compatibility. Play for Dream (formerly PlayStation VR rival) is currently in beta with it. On that platform, Steam Link supports foveated encoding, a technique that optimizes graphics compression by focusing fidelity where your eyes are looking, thanks to eye tracking.
This move suggests Valve is preparing for further expansion. With Samsung’s Android XR headset expected soon, having Steam Link ready for OpenXR devices could be part of Valve’s plan to support it.
Valve says it values user feedback and remains committed to evolving SteamVR’s compatibility.
While Steam Link VR now works natively on Pico and Vive Focus Vision, questions remain about performance, latency, and how features like motion tracking and quality scale across different hardware. Users and headsets alike will reveal more in real-world use over time.
