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.
Sales for the Steam Controller went live last night, with Valve's initial batch of stock exhausting completely within 30 minutes. Priced at £85 in the UK and $99 in the US, the device quickly appeared on resale platforms. Listings on eBay have already seen sales exceeding £150 in the UK and $300 in the US, as reported by Eurogamer.net on May 5, 2026, after the author checked the site that morning. The Steam Controller features a design blending touch-centric controls with traditional inputs, tailored for use across Steam games and services. It was announced last year alongside the Steam Machine console, which remains without a confirmed release date or price. Valve has noted delays for the console due to RAM shortages, with pricing expected to align with the current PC market amid industry-wide increases. Rhyss Elliott, head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics, commented last year on the Steam Machine's pricing: “If the Steam Machine launches above $500, it risks being perceived as an expensive niche PC (like the rumoured next-generation Xbox) rather than an accessible living-room gaming option. The sweet spot would be $400 with a controller. This would really send a message, as console manufacturers have been raising their prices.”
