New Orders for Steam Controller to Ship in 2027 as Demand Surges
The Steam Controller's sellout and extended shipping timeline show Valve underestimated demand for its first new hardware in years, forcing a queue system that pushes new buyers nearly a year out.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
Valve announced that new orders for the Steam Controller, which launched on May 5, 2026, will ship in 2027 due to demand far exceeding expectations. The company introduced a reservation queue system and is restocking with a one-per-person limit. In Japan, KOMODO STATION handles sales and currently lists the item as sold out.
Valve said demand for the Steam Controller has far exceeded projections, and new orders placed now will ship in 2027. The controller launched on May 5, 2026, and sold out within hours. Valve has set up a reservation queue to manage manufacturing and shipping, with estimated order email send times divided into three tiers: by the end of September 2026, by the end of December 2026, or in 2027. A restock is planned around noon on May 19, limited to one per person. In Japan, KOMODO STATION handles distribution and currently shows the item as sold out. Valve said it has no plans to discontinue production.
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