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Valve's Steam Controller sells out instantly, sparking scalping frenzy

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Valve's new Steam Controller sold out almost immediately after its release, leading to significant price inflation by scalpers on platforms like eBay, where the $99 device is being resold for over $300. Valve has acknowledged the rapid sell-out and is working to restock the controller, though a timeline for availability has not yet been provided. The controller, designed to work primarily with Steam, has received positive reviews for its comfort and features, despite some criticisms regarding its PC compatibility outside of the Steam ecosystem. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operators; relates to hardware availability and consumer electronics.

RANK_REASON This is a product release and subsequent scalping issue, not a core AI development.

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Valve's Steam Controller sells out instantly, sparking scalping frenzy

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  2. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew E. Freedman ·

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