Valve reveals when Steam Controller orders will be available to those stuck waiting in the reservation queue

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.

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Read More Table of Contents Steam Controller orders slip as far back as 2027 Early Prime Day deals Prime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals Valve’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. In 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. Sign up for our free, weekly newsletter Subscribe By 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: Steam Controller orders slip as far back as 2027 Reserving 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. Early Prime Day deals Prime Day is almost here, and we've found all the best early deals on tech and gaming. 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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. If 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. Prime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals Get ready for exclusive savings with Prime. Ages 18–24 can get a 6-month Prime trial for $0 Start your Prime trial → The 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. 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 About the Author Jack Goodall At 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. Load More You can trust PC Guide Our 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. Find out how we test here. 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