Check your inbox: Steam Controller reservations are coming through
Valve has begun sending reservation emails for the Steam Controller to select customers who pre-ordered the device. Recipients have a limited window, until May 18, to complete their purchase or lose their reservation. Despite the initial sellout, Valve appears to be fulfilling orders through a staggered rollout, though some users report inconsistencies in email delivery.
- ▪The Steam Controller sold out quickly after launch, prompting Valve to use a reservation system for restocks.
- ▪Users who reserved the controller are receiving emails with a deadline of May 18 to complete their purchase.
- ▪Some customers report delays or issues receiving reservation emails despite timely sign-ups, possibly due to technical or filtering issues.
- ▪Valve previously stated it could scale production using internal 'knobs' to meet demand.
- ▪The reservation process appears to be first-come, first-served, but the exact ordering mechanism remains unclear.
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Hardware Steam Controller Check your inbox: Steam Controller reservations are coming through News By Justin Wagner published 16 May 2026 Not everyone got an email, but if you did, you'll have to act fast. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Steam Controllers are the new hotness in hardware, but actually getting your hands on one is easier said than done.
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