Steam Controller: Reservations open May 8th
How to reserve yours, and what we're doing to mitigate the challenges from earlier in the week
store.steampowered.comHere’s the latest on Steam Controller reservations.
- Valve has implemented a reservation queue to secure Steam Controller purchases after a chaotic launch day, with stock replenishments planned regionally over the coming weeks. This system aims to curb scalpers by restricting purchases to one controller per account and requiring a purchase history prior to a cutoff date.[2][3][4]
- Reservations begin May 8 in the US and Canada, then roll out to UK, EU, and Australia in subsequent weeks. When restocked, order emails are sent in the order reservations were received, and buyers have 72 hours to complete the purchase.[3][6]
- Valve notes that inventory replenishment timing varies by region, and those who already bought a Steam Controller are currently ineligible to reserve another.[2][3]
- Coverage indicates initial stock was extremely limited, but the reservation system is intended to stabilize availability and reduce reseller activity. Expect continued restocks as the system rolls out globally.[1][3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact reservation page link and the regional timing once you specify which region you care about (U.S., UK, EU, Australia). I can also summarize the key eligibility criteria in a quick checklist.