Steam Controller sells out within 30 minutes in some regions as scalpers start listing them for up to three times the price
Video Games Chronicle • • technology
Key Points:
- The newly released Steam Controller sold out within approximately 30 minutes after going on sale on Valve’s storefront, causing site issues and error messages for many players.
- The controller is currently out of stock in major markets including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Europe, leading to frustration among buyers.
- Scalpers have listed the controllers on eBay at significantly inflated prices, with some listings reaching up to $349.99, more than three times the original retail price.
- Players have criticized Valve’s first-come, first-served sales approach, comparing it unfavorably to the Steam Deck pre-order system, which allowed customers to secure a place in line with a deposit.
- Valve released the Steam Controller ahead of the Steam Machine mini PC and Steam Frame VR headset due to ongoing component shortages affecting the other products.
