VALVE STEAM CONTROLLER BACKLOG EXTENDS TO 2027

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FRI, JUN 19, 2026

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Valve disclosed severe Steam Controller supply delays, with new reservations not shipping until 2027. The company revealed three fulfillment windows: September 2026, December 2026, and sometime in 2027.

Valve posted an update addressing the manufacturing backlog affecting Steam Controllers. Customers making reservations today face a 2027 shipping date, while earlier orders have slightly better timelines through late 2026. The company stated it has no plans to cease production despite demand outpacing supply. Valve did not provide specific reasons for the delays or details about production capacity constraints. The Steam Controller 2, released in November 2024, has generated significant demand. The original Steam Controller, discontinued in 2019, was briefly revived due to continued interest from the gaming community. Vale's supply chain challenges reflect broader industry pressures on peripheral manufacturing. The company continues accepting reservations despite extended wait times.

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