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Valve's Steam Controller orders delayed until 2027 due to high demand

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Valve Corporation has announced significant delays for its Steam Controller, with new orders potentially not arriving until 2027. The company cited unexpectedly high demand as the reason for the extended wait times, which currently extend to September and December 2026 for existing orders. The Steam Controller, designed specifically for use with the Steam platform, features high-end thumbsticks but is limited in its compatibility beyond Steam. AI

RANK_REASON Product availability issue for a niche peripheral, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Valve's Steam Controller orders delayed until 2027 due to high demand

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Daniel Cooper) ·

    Are you prepared to wait until 2027 for a Steam Controller?

    In an update, Valve says it may not ship some Steam Controller orders until next year.

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