Valve’s highly anticipated Steam Controller went live at 12:00 PM CT today—and within 45 minutes, it was completely sold out. The $100 controller faced immediate demand, with gamers struggling to complete purchases due to transaction errors and server overloads.
Gamers who attempted to buy the controller fell into three categories: those who successfully secured one, those who encountered errors during checkout, and those who were met with an "out of stock" notice. The rapid sellout underscores the device’s high appeal despite its unconventional design, which includes touchpads and haptic feedback motors.
Valve’s social media channels were flooded with complaints from frustrated users unable to finalize their orders. This issue mirrors past Steam launch problems, such as last year’s Silksong fiasco, where server capacity failed to handle surging traffic.
The Steam Controller boasts features like TMR joysticks, haptic motors for vibration, and up to 35 hours of battery life on a single charge. While the controller is designed to pair with Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine, its release has sparked interest even among PC gamers using alternative controllers like the DualSense.
Have you managed to purchase the Steam Controller, or are you waiting for a restock? Share your experience in the comments below.
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