Valve is implementing a new reservations queue system for its Steam Controller after initial stock sold out quickly, leading to scalping issues on eBay. The company acknowledged the frustrating purchasing experience and aims to improve the process for future sales. The new system will go live on Friday at 1PM ET for interested buyers.
Background
The Steam Controller is a gaming controller developed by Valve, designed to work with Steam's gaming platform on multiple devices. High demand for limited edition or popular gaming hardware often leads to scalping, where resellers buy in bulk to sell at inflated prices.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- May 8, 2026 at 02:06 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10