Valve launches reservation system for Steam Controller

Valve has introduced a reservation programme for its newly launched Steam Controller following a rapid sell-out that frustrated many buyers. The system opened on 8 May at 10am Pacific Time, allowing users to secure a place in line for future stock.

The company announced the changes overnight on 8 May after the controller went on sale on 4 May at a price of £85. In a Steam post, Valve said high interest had created an incredibly frustrating purchase experience and outlined steps to improve it while limiting reseller activity.

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Valve opens reservations for Steam Machine at $1,049

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Valve has opened reservations for its new Steam Machine gaming PC, which will start at $1,049 for the 512GB model. The company is using a randomized system to allocate the first units due to component shortages. Shipping for selected buyers begins June 29.

Valve has revised its estimates for Steam Controller deliveries following unexpectedly high demand for the device. Customers making new reservations are now told they will receive their orders in 2027. Those who reserved earlier face windows of September 2026, December 2026, or 2027.

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Valve's newly released Steam Controller sold out in just 30 minutes after sales launched last night. Resellers are now listing the £85 device on sites like eBay for over £150 in the UK and $300 in the US. The controller serves as an alternative gamepad designed for the Steam ecosystem.

Following its November 2025 announcement and March 2026 reaffirmation, Valve's facilities have received large shipments of gaming consoles from China, signaling progress toward the Steam Machine's launch before the end of 2026. Logistics records verified by The Verge show multiple containers arriving in late April and early May.

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Valve has announced that its Steam Machine and Steam Frame will launch this summer. The company shared the update in a blog post on June 4 without confirming pricing details.

A new welcome tour for the Steam Machine has appeared in Valve's backend. The addition follows a pattern seen with prior hardware launches. It suggests the console's release details could come soon.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment announced significant price increases for the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, effective April 2. The company cited continued pressures in the global economic landscape as the reason. Prices are rising in multiple regions including the US, UK, Europe, and Japan.

 

 

 

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