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Valve Introduces Reservation Queue for Steam Controller to Strike Back at Scalpers After an “Incredibly Frustrating” Launch Day

A black Steam Controller is displayed on a plain background with the text 'STEAM CONTROLLER' above it.

Valve’s launch of its new Steam Controller (2026) went great for the company, in the sense that Valve sold a lot of controllers. The entire run of stock that Valve had set aside for launch completely sold out within half an hour, and while many players were able to grab a controller, plenty more were unable to, unless they paid double the price for one on eBay, as scalpers quickly threw listings online with massively marked-up prices. Thankfully, Valve is looking to combat that outcome with some changes to its process. Beginning tomorrow on May 8, 2026, at 10am PT […]

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