{"slug": "valve-reveals-when-steam-controller-orders-will-be-available-to-those-stuck-in", "title": "Valve reveals when Steam Controller orders will be available to those stuck waiting in the reservation queue", "summary": "Valve announced that Steam Controller orders placed through its reservation queue may not ship until 2027 due to overwhelming demand. The company revealed three estimated order windows: by September 2026, by December 2026, or in 2027, with new reservations likely falling into the latest window.", "body_md": "👋\nNewsletters\nSubscribe to our newsletters\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\nSubscribe\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our\nprivacy policy\nand may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.\nLeave this field empty if you're human:\nPC Guide\nSearch\nComputing\nGaming PC\nTablet PC\nLaptop\nDesktop Computer\nComponents\nGPU\nCPU\nMotherboard\nRAM\nPC Case\nCooling\nPower Supplies (PSU)\nHDD\nSSD\nNetworking & Peripherals\nRouter\nModem\nNAS\nWiFi\nComputer Chair\nMonitor\nKeyboard\nMouse\nComputer Microphone\nHeadset\nComputer Desk\nWebcam\nElectronics\nConsole\nFitness & Tech\nRaspberry Pi\n3D Printer\nTV\nProjector\nVR\nSmart Home\nPrinter\nSoftware\nMicrosoft Office\nWindows 10\nWindows 11\nAndroid\niOS\nApps\nSoftware Downloads\nInternet Safety\nFlight Simulator\nAI\nGuides\nHow To\nCompare\nFAQs\nFeatured\nReview\nNews\nDeals\nPrime Day\nTools\n\n```\nHome > News \n\nValve reveals when Steam Controller orders will be available to those stuck waiting in the reservation queue\n\n                            Some people will be waiting until 2027 to get their Steam Controller                    \n\nJack Goodall\n\n \n\nLast Updated on June 19, 2026  \n\n        PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More\n\nTable of Contents \n\nSteam Controller orders slip as far back as 2027\nEarly Prime Day deals\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\nValve’s second-generation Steam Controller arrived as the first product of a trio of hardware launches this year. Demand for the gamepad surpassed expectations, surprising Valve and forcing it to announce a ‘reservation queue’ program. The program has helped manage customer demand, all the while focusing on trusted Steam account owners to deter scalpers.\nIn a new blog post, Valve has provided Steam Controller customers with an update. “We have no plans to stop making [the] Steam Controller,” says Valve, but the company admits it is swamped with orders. In the update, customers who have reserved a unit can now look forward to three order windows, which is when they’ll be able to actually purchase the device.\n\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\n\nSubscribe\n\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our privacy policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Leave this field empty if you’re human: \n\nSteam Controller orders slip as far back as 2027\nReserving the Steam Controller is free, and you can still do so if you’re interested. However, we imagine those who were quick to reserve their controller when reservations went live on May 8 will be near the front of the queue. Again, keep in mind that Valve is still prioritizing Steam accounts “in good standing” – assuming that backlog hasn’t been caught up to yet.\n\nEarly Prime Day deals\nPrime Day is almost here, and we've found all the best early deals on tech and gaming.\n\n        AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - was $479 now $449\n\n        Samsung 32\" Odyssey G55C - was $329 now $189\n\n        Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle - was $306.27 now $172.97\n\n        Hisense 100\" U7 Mini-LED - was $4,499 now $2,797\n\n        Skytech Gaming King 95 Gaming PC - was $3,699 now $3,499\n\nPrices correct as of June 18th on Amazon.com.\n\nStarting today, the Steam Controller page will show you a time frame by when you can expect to receive your order email, based on when you reserved.\nTo keep it simple, we’re showing one of three estimated order windows:\n\nBy September 2026\nBy December 2026\nIn 2027 (with additional information on specific timing to come)\n\nSource: Steam\nThose with a reservation can now see which estimated date they fall under on the Steam Controller page. We expect anyone who has recently reserved or does so from now on will be placed in the 2027 category. “The current estimation for orders placed today forward indicate a 2027 date for shipping,” says Valve, though these estimates will continue to be updated moving forward.\n\nIf you have a Steam Controller reservation, be sure to keep a keen eye on your emails. Once your time in the queue arrives, Valve will email you and give you the option to purchase the gamepad – but if you don’t complete your order within 72 hours, you’re removed from the list, and it’s essentially back of the queue if you choose to rejoin.\n\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\n      Get ready for exclusive savings with Prime.\nAges 18–24 can get a 6-month Prime trial for $0\n\n      Start your Prime trial →\n    \n\nThe new Steam Controller is priced at $99 USD / $149 CAD / £85 GBP / €99 EUR. Despite some backlash following its launch, Valve certainly thinks the new gamepad is competitively priced. It offers many unique and premium features not found on rivals.\n\n    906Would you buy a bare bones Steam Machine?Would you buy a variant of the Steam Machine with no RAM and/or no SSD and install them separately to help save on costs?     No, I want the Steam Machine to be complete     Yes, I would buy a RAM-less version     Yes, I would buy an SSD-less version     I'd buy a bare bones version with neither component         \n\nAbout the Author\n\nJack Goodall\n\n \n\nAt PC Guide, Jack is mostly responsible for reporting on hardware deals. He also specializes in monitors, TVs, and headsets and can be found putting his findings together in a review or best-of guide.\n\nLoad More\n\nYou can trust PC Guide\n\nOur team of experts use a combination of independent consumer research, in-depth testing where appropriate - which will be flagged as such, and market analysis when recommending products, software and services. 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