The new Steam Controller sold out within minutes of its May 4 release, and scalpers have already listed their units on eBay for up to three times the original price. Valve's storefront, Steam, was the exclusive platform for the launch, and demand for the company's new peripheral was reportedly so high that it caused the site to crash and malfunction for a period.
Back in February 2026, the Steam Deck suddenly sold out on Valve's US storefront and at several other retailers. At the same time, reports suggested the popular handheld's manufacturer could soon face supply issues due to the ongoing RAM shortage. Now, fans are worried that getting their hands on the new Steam Controller may also be a challenge, even though it does not appear to be affected by the memory shortage.
Valve shares an encouraging signal about the Steam Machine's status just as it finally commits to a Steam Controller release date.
Reports suggest the Steam Controller sold out within the first 30 minutes, and scalpers' eBay listings appeared almost immediately with steep markups. One listing in particular, which includes "purchase confirmed" in the title, is asking for around $330 USD. For comparison, Valve's official price for...
