Launched on Monday, May 4, the Steam Controller was sold out just minutes after going on sale. Resellers rushed to buy the controllers to resell them for two to three times their original price.
This difficult situation prompted Valve to address the issue on social media. The American company stated that it is doing everything possible to make new stock available soon.
« Steam Controller ran out faster than we anticipated, and we hate that not everyone who wanted one was able to get it. We’re working on getting more in stock and will have an update on expected timeline soon. »
It’s great to see such high demand for the Steam Controller! Valve’s efforts to restock show their commitment to meeting gamers’ needs. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves!