- Primary Subject: Steam Controller Sales
- Key Update: The Steam controller has sold out in many major regions shortly after its release.
- Status: Published
- Last Verified: 2026-05-04
- Quick Answer: Valve's new Steam controller has sold out rapidly in multiple regions, indicating significant consumer interest.
Looks like demand for Valve's upcoming Steam Machine will be through the roof, as the Steam controller, which went on sale early on May 4, has completely sold out in many major regions, including the United States.
Valve's attempt at entering the console market by creating a PC built to keep next to your PS5, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch still has a lot of skeptical fans, mainly regarding how the company will handle the constant scarcity of key components and its elevated costs as a result.
In any case, the Steam controller is the first part of that big console-like ecosystem Valve is trying to build, and its being sold out can only be a good sign for the company.
The controller has all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a modern peripheral, and although you can use controllers like the Xbox or PlayStation's Dualsense just fine on Steam-powered machines, the Steam controller will have built-in functionalities to make your experience smoother, like a dedicated Steam button that will allow you to navigate the app and a quick access button which will let you browse messages, chats, and more.
If you ask me, it looks like a novelty purchase; only the most dedicated Steam users should look into acquiring it. I'll be just fine continuing to use my Dualsense, but if you have a spare $99 just lying around, you might want to keep tabs on when they'll restock the Steam controller.
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