Broken Silicon 337. Steam Deck 2 = AMD Zen 7? Steam Machine and Steam Frame Price | SadlyItsBradley
Nov 25, 2025
Sadly It's Bradley, a prominent VR/XR commentator and former YouTuber from EOZ, shares his insights on the evolving gaming landscape. He discusses the expected specs of the Steam Deck 2 and the potential pricing of Valve's Steam Frame. Bradley analyzes the state of the VR market, debates whether the Apple Vision Pro will succeed, and outlines the challenges facing AR technology. With a focus on gaming hardware, he also explores Valve's strategy and implications for competitors like Xbox.
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Cheap Headsets Hurt Innovation
- Meta Quest-era low prices created a floor that made the industry price-sensitive and risk-averse.
- That model drove stagnation and discouraged higher-end innovation, Bradley argues.
Vision Pro As A High-End Baseline
- Apple Vision Pro set a high-quality baseline even if it's niche and expensive.
- Bradley compares it to the Lisa: influential for long-term expectations despite low volume.
AR Glasses Are Years From True Reality
- Current consumer AR products are far from contextual, full-scene overlays and face real optical challenges.
- Bradley says physics, mapping and focal-depth mismatch make true AR glasses decades away.