Valve has introduced that it’s implementing a reservation queue for Steam Controllers to deal with inventory shortages.
The controller went on sale on Valve‘s storefront on Monday, however demand triggered web site points with quite a few gamers reporting error messages.
Inside round half-hour the controller began promoting out in some areas – and it’s at present offered out in each main market – with scalpers then itemizing it on websites like eBay for as much as 3 times the worth.
Now Valve has introduced that, beginning on Friday, Might 8 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST, customers can add themselves to a reservation queue for Steam Managementlers, and can then be given a 72-hour window to purchase their controller as soon as it’s their flip within the queue.
“Steam Controller launched on Might 4th, and whereas we have been completely happy to see such a excessive stage of curiosity, the expertise for lots of you making an attempt to purchase it was extremely irritating,” Valve stated in a message to customers.
“We plan to proceed replenishing inventory as we get extra in, however within the meantime wished to share adjustments we’re making to enhance the acquisition expertise and to restrict reseller exercise:
“Starting Might eighth at 10am Pacific, we’re opening a reservation queue for Steam Controller. When you reserve, your home in line will likely be saved. After we return in inventory, order emails will likely be despatched in the identical order that reservations have been made.”
Reservations will likely be restricted to 1 Steam Controller per consumer. As soon as an order e mail is obtained, customers have 72 hours to make a purchase order. Customers who have been already capable of purchase a Steam Controller gained’t be capable of reserve a second one.
As a way to scale back scalping, customers additionally will need to have an account that’s “in good standing on Steam”, and will need to have made a purchase order on Steam earlier than April 27, 2026.
“Replenishment of stock will differ from area to area,” Valve added. “We are going to begin fulfilling reservations subsequent week within the US / Canada, and UK / EU / AU within the following weeks.”
