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Steam Controller Sells Out, Scalpers Jack Prices to $250

Valve’s Steam Controller sold out immediately, with scalpers inflating prices to $250, exposing Valve’s hardware supply challenges.

Key takeaways

  • Why the Steam Controller Sellout Reveals Valve’s Hardware Challenges
  • Valve’s Steam Controller vanished from store shelves within hours, exposing a gaping hole in the company’s hardware supply chain and demand forecasting. Gamers who rus...
  • Valve’s history with hardware has always been tentative. The company, best known for its software dominance, has dabbled in devices before — but rarely at scale. Previ...
  • Valve’s strategy appears rooted in cautious optimism — make just enough units to avoid unsold stock, but not enough to meet real-time demand spikes. This approach migh...

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