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New Orders For Valve's Steam Controllers Won't Arrive Until 2027
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Valve’s Steam Controller sold out within an hour on its May 4 launch, with demand far exceeding expectations, leading to long reservation queues.
- A reservation system was introduced to manage orders and combat scalpers, but new buyers are now being told their orders won’t be fulfilled until 2027 at the earliest.
- Existing reservations can be checked for estimated delivery windows: by September 2026, by December 2026, or sometime in 2027, with more specific timing to be announced.
- The Steam Controller is highly anticipated due to its innovative design featuring dual trackpads for mouse-like control, making it a preferred accessory for PC gaming and upcoming Valve devices like the Steam Machine mini-PCs.
- Despite its $100 price tag and unconventional look, the controller’s improvements over previous models have driven exceptional demand, resulting in significant supply shortages.
