Steam Controller sells out in 30 minutes as scalpers push prices to $300

Valve’s new $99 Steam Controller sold out in about 30 minutes, showing strong demand for the company’s hardware.

Almost immediately, resale listings appeared on eBay for roughly $200 to $556, highlighting rapid scalping.

Valve responded with a reservation queue, one-per-user limits, account eligibility checks, and a 72-hour purchase window.

The company will restock units across multiple regions, including the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia.