Scalpers Charge $300 For Steam Controllers After They Sell Out
Kotaku • • general
Key Points:
- Valve's new Steam Controller sold out within 30 minutes of its release, despite its $100 price being higher than competitors like the PS5 DualSense or Xbox Series X/S controllers.
- Scalpers have quickly listed the controller on eBay for prices ranging from $220 to $400, significantly exceeding the original retail price.
- The controller features unique functionalities such as trackpad haptics and a phone ring locator, appealing to PC gamers seeking alternatives to mouse and keyboard setups.
- Valve has not announced when additional units will be restocked, possibly holding some inventory for the upcoming Steam Machine console launch.
- Buyers are cautioned to avoid older 2015 Steam controllers being resold at lower prices, as new units typically do not sell for less than $100.
