Valve shared a brief update regarding its new Steam Controller, which sold out faster than the company had anticipated. Valve is currently working on getting more Steam Controllers in stock, and there will be an update on the expected timeline for replenished stock soon.
The Steam Controller launched on May 4 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET with a $99 MSRP on Steam. Steam users began to notice technical issues and long wait times while orders were processed, and at times, users were unable to add Steam Controller to cart entirely due to it being sold out.
Valve’s flagship controller is designed with comfort and control in mind with magnetic TMR thumbsticks, HD rumble with haptic feedback (4x haptic motors), grip-enabled gyro called Gyro Sense (hold and release to enable/disable), trackpads, a Steam button, and Quick Access menu functionality, along with the standardized button layout commonly seen on controllers for PC.
The controller is natively compatible with Steam Input across devices and utilizes the Steam Controller Puck, a low-latency wireless transmitter that provides fast and stable connection for both play and charging. Players can also opt for Bluetooth or USB-C connections instead. On a single charge, players can expect 35+ hours of gameplay on a single charge.
Valve previously confirmed that it still plans to ship out the Steam Machine and Steam Frame in the first half of 2026. The memory and storage shortages have affected Valve’s initial plans for the shipping schedule and pricing due to rising costs and limited availability. It’s possible that these plans have since changed, so PC gamers should be looking out for a subsequent update in the near future.
