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A Valve Glitch Made Steam Controllers Cheaper for Early Adopters

Summary by Polygon
If you didn't secure a Steam Controller at launch, there's no reason to panic. While resellers are listing the $99.99 controller for considerably more on websites like eBay, Valve says it is working on securing more stock. The fancy controller is also unaffected by RAMpocalypse, so there's a real chance supply won't be an issue here. Late adopters might still feel like kicking themselves for missing out on the initial Steam Controller launch win…

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The Steam Controllers ran out in just half an hour and Valve now works to get them back in stock as soon as possible.

The Steam Controller was one of three devices that Valve revealed last year and that were to leave in 2026. Although it was initially announced by the beginning of 2026 or Q1 2026, in the end they could not meet this date. Moreover, they have only launched the command, as a release was expected alongside the Steam Machine or even the Steam Frame all at once. This has not been possible and Valve gave the reasons for it, disappointed that she was …

The Steam Controller was sold out shortly after sales start and Valve is working on a new supply. Meanwhile, provided CAD data should open the door for community-modding.

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techpowerup.com broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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