After A Chaotic Launch, Steam Controller Reservations Will Open Tomorrow
Game Informer • • technology
Key Points:
- Valve's Steam Controller sold out within minutes on its May 4 launch due to payment processing errors, leaving many customers unable to complete their purchases.
- To address the issues, Valve will open a reservation queue on May 8 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, allowing customers to secure their place in line for the next stock release.
- Reservations are limited to one controller per customer, and those who bought during the initial launch cannot reserve again; purchasers will have 72 hours to complete their orders once notified.
- Buyers must have a Steam account in good standing and must have made a prior purchase on Steam before April 27, 2026, to be eligible for the reservation system.
- Valve plans to fulfill reservations starting next week in the US and Canada, with the UK, EU, and Australia following in subsequent weeks, noting that inventory replenishment will vary by region.
