Demand for the Steam Controller was so high that Valve sold out of the first batch of the gaming controller. Naturally, resellers took advantage of the situation, jacking up the price of the new product to seven times its recommended retail price of $99. Valve promised new supplies, claiming that demand for the controller had been unexpectedly high. Now the company , that there will be changes to the Steam Controller ordering process to accommodate high demand and limited supply.
At 8:00 PM Moscow time on May 20, Valve will allow users to reserve the Steam Controller on the store page, giving potential buyers the opportunity to take their place in the waiting list. When the controller becomes available again, Valve will send emails to users in the order of reservation. Buyers will have 72 hours from the email receipt to confirm their order and complete the purchase through Steam.
It's worth noting that Valve is limiting reservations to one controller per account, so those who have already purchased a Steam Controller will not be able to reserve one until further notice. Valve has also added additional account requirements to prevent speculation. To place an order, you must have a valid Steam account (without any suspensions) that has made purchases before April 27, 2026.
Restocking will vary by region. Valve will begin fulfilling reservations next week in the US and Canada, and in the UK, EU, and Australia in the following weeks.
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Source: 3dnews.ru
