Valve is so behind on Steam Controller orders that some won’t ship until 2027
Demand for the new Steam Controller has exceeded Valve's supply. New reservations may not ship until 2027. The company has updated its store page to include estimated shipping dates and delivery windows.
What changed
Valve has now implemented a reservation system with tiered wait windows and estimated shipping dates.
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Valve Steam Controller Reservations Delayed Until 2027
confidence 95%Demand for the new Steam Controller has exceeded Valve's supply. New reservations may not ship until 2027. The company has updated its store page to include estimated shipping dates and delivery windows.
What's confirmed:
- New Steam Controller reservations are not expected to ship until 2027.
- Valve updated its store page to show estimated shipping dates and delays.
- The company is using a reservation system due to demand exceeding supply.
- Some existing orders may ship in late 2026.
Still unconfirmed:
- A 72-hour purchase window is currently live.
- The company is using a randomized purchase queue to make the experience more fair.
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Valve Steam Controller Shipments Delayed Until 2027
confidence 90%High demand has forced Valve to adjust its reservation estimates for the Steam Controller. Some new orders are now expected to ship as late as 2027. This update follows the latest reservations report from the company.
What's confirmed:
- New Steam Controller orders may not ship until 2027.
- Valve updated its reservation estimates due to high demand.
Still unconfirmed:
- Steam Controllers will be available to order by September at the earliest.
- The Steam Controller is back-ordered until next year.