"The Steam Controller sold out in less than an hour, with people trying to resell them for as much as $400 on eBay, up to three times the original price."
"Despite having no RAM inside, making it immune to AI-fueled component shortages, the Steam Controller still sold out within roughly 30 minutes."
"Confirmed orders for the Steam Controller start as low as $220, with listings promising sealed units for $300 and some even reaching an absurd $400 markup."
"The Steam Controller might not have the premium-build-quality feel of some controllers, but it offers an array of neat features, appealing to tinkerers."
The Steam Controller, Valve's first new peripheral in years, sold out in under an hour, with resale prices soaring to $400. Despite its higher price point of $100, demand remained high due to its unique functionality and haptic feedback. The controller's rapid sellout was exacerbated by a surge in purchase requests, causing errors for some buyers. Valve has not announced when more units will be available, leaving potential buyers to either wait or pay inflated prices on resale sites. The controller offers innovative features, appealing to gamers looking for alternatives to traditional controllers.
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