Valve is fighting Steam Controller scalpers with a new reservations system
The Verge • 5/7/2026 – 5/8/2026
Summary
Valve's new Steam Controller sold out quickly when it went on sale on Monday. To address the high demand and issues faced by buyers, Valve will open a "reservations queue" on Friday at 1 PM ET for those who missed the initial sale. Many potential buyers had difficulties checking out, and some scalpers listed the controller on eBay at prices higher than Valve's $99 asking price. Valve acknowledged the frustration experienced by customers and is making changes to improve the purchasing process.
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